Cline — VS Code agent extension
Open-source agent in VS Code that works with almost any model provider or local model and asks approval for each action. By Open source. Where it runs: IDE extension, Runs locally. Pricing: Open source, Bring your own key.
- Strength: Any provider, including local
- Strength: Checkpoints
- Strength: Transparent token and cost display
- Watch out: You pay provider prices directly; big contexts get expensive
- Watch out: Approving every step is slow for large tasks
- Best for Low cost: Bring your own key and pick cheap models per task; no subscription.
- Best for Privacy & self-hosting: Works with local models through Ollama or LM Studio.
- Best for Planning & architecture: Separate Plan and Act modes, optionally with different models.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cline best for?
Low cost: Bring your own key and pick cheap models per task; no subscription. Privacy & self-hosting: Works with local models through Ollama or LM Studio. Planning & architecture: Separate Plan and Act modes, optionally with different models.
How do I write better prompts for Cline?
Always start in Plan mode for non-trivial work. Watch token cost with your own API key; keep context focused. Use checkpoints before risky steps.
What should I watch out for with Cline?
You pay provider prices directly; big contexts get expensive. Approving every step is slow for large tasks.
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