Learn how to configure and use Anthropic Claude models with Cline. Covers API key setup, model selection, and advanced features like prompt caching.
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thinking
content blocks that detail its internal reasoning. These insights are then incorporated into its final response.
Cline users can leverage this by checking the Enable Extended Thinking
box below the model selection menu after selecting a Claude Model from any provider.
Key Aspects of Extended Thinking:
:thinking
suffix are pre-configured in Cline to utilize this.thinking
blocks, can be streamed.