Popularity
★ 67k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
Apache-2.0
Category
AI agents
What it does
Plans and executes multi-file edits, runs the terminal and asks for your approval as it goes.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineNot required
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Cline FAQ
- Is Cline free?
- Cline itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Does Cline work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Cline commercially?
- The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cline (this page) | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| AgentGPT | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Continue | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| dyad | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | With conditions |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.