# Cline — Autonomous AI Coding Agent for VS Code

> Autonomous coding agent in VS Code. Creates/edits files, runs commands, browses the web, and uses MCP tools — with human approval at every step. 60K+ stars.

## Install

Copy the content below into your project:

## Quick Use

Install from VS Code Marketplace: search **"Cline"** and click Install.

Or via command line:
```bash
code --install-extension saoudrizwan.claude-dev
```

Open Cline in VS Code sidebar, add your API key (OpenAI, Anthropic, or others), and start chatting.

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## Intro

Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code. It can create and edit files, execute terminal commands, browse the web, and use MCP tools — all with your explicit approval at every step. Supports Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Ollama, and any OpenAI-compatible API. The most popular open-source AI coding extension with 60,000+ GitHub stars.

**Best for**: Developers who want an autonomous AI agent directly in VS Code with full control
**Works with**: Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, Ollama, DeepSeek, any OpenAI-compatible API

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## Key Capabilities

### File Operations
Create, read, and edit files with diff-based changes. See exactly what Cline wants to change before approving.

### Terminal Commands
Execute shell commands, install packages, run builds, start servers — with your permission each time.

### Web Browsing
Browse documentation, search the web, and extract information from URLs.

### MCP Integration
Use any MCP server as a tool — databases, APIs, file systems, and custom tools.

### Multi-Model Support
- **Anthropic**: Claude Sonnet/Opus
- **OpenAI**: GPT-4o, o3
- **Google**: Gemini
- **Local**: Ollama, LM Studio
- **Any**: OpenRouter, OpenAI-compatible endpoints

### Human-in-the-Loop
Every action requires your approval. You stay in control — approve, reject, or modify each step.

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### FAQ

**Q: What is Cline?**
A: An autonomous AI coding agent for VS Code that creates/edits files, runs commands, browses the web, and uses MCP tools — with human approval at every step. 60K+ GitHub stars, Apache 2.0 licensed.

**Q: Is Cline free?**
A: The extension is free and open-source. You need your own LLM API key (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) or a local model via Ollama.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Saoud Rizwan](https://github.com/cline). Licensed under Apache 2.0.
> [cline/cline](https://github.com/cline/cline) — 60,000+ GitHub stars

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