Cline integrates directly into VSCode’s interface, letting you access AI assistance without disrupting your workflow. These integrations appear as commands in context menus, keyboard shortcuts, and quick fixes throughout the editor.

​
What are Editor Integrations?

Editor integrations are commands and shortcuts that let you use Cline right where you’re working. Instead of switching to the Cline panel first, you can select code, right-click, and immediately send it to Cline for help. These integrations appear in different places throughout VSCode:

  • In the editor context menu (right-click menu) - “Add to Cline”
  • In the terminal context menu - “Add to Cline”
  • In the Source Control view - “Generate Commit Message”
  • As keyboard shortcuts - Various Cline commands
  • As Quick Fix options (lightbulb menu) - “Fix with Cline”, “Explain with Cline”, “Improve with Cline”

​
Available Editor Integrations

Cline offers several editor integrations, each designed to enhance different aspects of your development workflow:

Code Commands

Right-click on code to add it to Cline, or use the lightbulb menu to fix errors, explain code, or improve it. Cline sees the complete code context, including imports and surrounding functions.

Terminal Integration

Add terminal output to Cline with a right-click or use @terminal mentions. Perfect for debugging build errors, test failures, or runtime issues.

Git Integration

Generate commit messages, explain diffs, or analyze changes with Cline’s Git integration. Cline understands your version control context.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts for common Cline actions. Quickly add code to chat, fix errors, or improve your code.

​
How They Work

When you use these commands, Cline:

  • Captures the relevant context (selected code, file path, terminal output, etc.)
  • Focuses the Cline interface
  • Creates a conversation with the captured context
  • In some cases, automatically generates a suggested prompt

Behind the scenes, these commands use VSCode’s extension API to register commands, access editor state, and control VSCode’s interface.