Cline
An open-source tool for AI-assisted software workflows.
What it is
Cline is an open-source project for AI-assisted coding. Its official site focuses on letting developers work with their own choices of models and tools for software tasks.
Why it is selected
Its open-source position lets you inspect the project, documentation, and integrations before adopting it. Still review model cost, permissions, and every proposed change.
Who it suits
Developers who want control over an AI coding-agent setup and are comfortable reading docs and tuning a toolchain.
Useful for
- Comparing models on the same task
- Trying an agent workflow in a personal project
- Breaking repetitive coding work into smaller steps
