Cline review
Open coding agent for VS Code, terminal, and SDK workflows
4.7
paid200K+ usersCommunity Trusted
79
ToolHund Score
Strong
Top 20%
Our verdict
Cline is an open-source coding agent with Plan and Act modes, MCP support, terminal workflows, and IDE integration.
ToolHund Score: 79/100 · Best for: Developers who want an open-source coding agent with local control.
Strengths
- Plan & Act modes
- Strong fit for developers who want an open-source coding agent with local control.
- Predictable subscription pricing
Weaknesses
- Best features sit behind the paid plan
- Output quality varies with prompt skill
- Limited offline use — internet required
Pricing
Open source · Bring your own key
Positive once you replace 1+ hour of manual work per week
Features
- Plan & Act modes
- MCP support
- Terminal workflows
- VS Code extension