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cline (CLI aNd Editor)

Latest features:

  • Dual-Mode Functionality: Cline v3.2 features Planning Mode for task analysis and Act Mode for autonomous execution, making sure efficient and structured workflows.

  • AI-Driven Code Creation: Simplifies building functional applications, showcasing its ability to handle real-world coding tasks with minimal effort.

  • Open source and Accessibility: Supports transparency and customization with open source models, and is easily accessible via the VS Code Marketplace or extension store.

  • Dynamic API Integration: Enables seamless switching between models and API providers, including support for free APIs like GitHub Copilot and open source models like Deep Seek R1.

It is ranked as #1 tool on OpenRouter

  • Permanent Free Tier: Yes (Developers can make up to 50 API requests per month at no cost)
  • BYOK: Yes
  • Cost: n/a
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cline (CLI aNd Editor)

Autonomous coding agent right in your IDE, capable of creating/editing files, executing commands, and more with your permission every step of the way.

It is ranked as #1 tool on OpenRouter