Spotlight on Cline
Cline
Developers need a more thoughtful and controlled approach to AI-assisted coding that doesn't just generate code blindly.
Key Features
- Plans before coding with step-by-step task breakdown
- Full development environment access with file editing and terminal control
- Extensible through Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Checkpoint system for version control and rollbacks
Model Support
- Works with multiple AI providers including Anthropic, OpenRouter, and OpenAI
- Brings your own API key for model control
- Supports Claude 3.5 Sonnet, DeepSeek Chat, and Google Gemini 2.0 Flash
Safety & Control
- 100% transparent open-source codebase
- Review and approve changes before implementation
- Checkpoint system for easy version comparison
- Roll back capability to any previous state
Setup & Installation
- Available as VS Code extension
- Quick setup process through Visual Studio Code
- Requires API key configuration
- Active community support through Discord and Reddit
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