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Cline

AI assistant that can use CLI and editor (formerly Claude Dev)

Type: Programming License: Free Price: $0 (Vs Code Extension) Category: Programming tools AimostAll Score: 87/100

AimostAll Score

87/ 100
Data coverage: 45% (medium confidence)
Last evaluated: 2026-09-04
Methodology: version 1
Developer86
Businessnot enough data
Value88
Trust87
Why this score?

Each check below is a fact we could verify from public sources. Unknown checks are excluded from the calculation instead of counting as a negative, and the score is pulled toward the midpoint when coverage is low — that is what data coverage reports.

Developer86/100 · 43% of checks known

  • YesPublic API source ↗Supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) to extend capabilities.
  • YesDocumented integrations source ↗Uses Claude Sonnet's agentic coding capabilities; MCP tool creation.
  • YesOpen-source core source ↗cline.bot; the extension is a well-known open-source project.

Not determined: Public API reference, Developer documentation, Official SDKs / client libraries, Webhooks / automation hooks, Self-hosting possible.

Businessnot published · 22% of checks known

  • YesPublic pricing source ↗Marketplace listing states Free.
  • YesDocumented support channels source ↗Discord and Reddit community, feature-request tracker.

Not determined: Business / enterprise tier, Team collaboration, Admin / role management, SSO available, Security / compliance information, Customer data export, Commercial plan exists.

Value88/100 · 65% of checks known

  • YesFree tier source ↗'Free' - listed price on the VS Code Marketplace.
  • YesTransparent pricing source ↗Marketplace listing states Free.
  • YesConcrete plan limits source ↗5,213,166 installs and 312 ratings published.
  • NoBrowser app source ↗Runs entirely inside the IDE, not a hosted web app.
  • YesDesktop app source ↗VS Code extension installed via Quick Open command.

Not determined: Free trial, No card required to start, Cancellation / refund policy, Mobile app.

Trust87/100 · 51% of checks known

  • YesOfficial documentation source ↗Getting Started guide and version history on the marketplace listing.
  • YesPublic pricing source ↗Marketplace listing states Free.
  • YesChangelog / release notes source ↗Version History tab on the marketplace listing.
  • YesWebsite reachable source ↗Homepage probe during evidence gathering.

Not determined: Privacy policy, Terms of service, Identifiable vendor, Published contact channel, Status page.

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What is Cline?

Cline (formerly Claude Dev) is a VS Code extension that provides an AI assistant capable of using both the command line interface and code editor. The tool can read files, run terminal commands, and make code changes autonomously while keeping the developer in the loop. Cline excels at complex development tasks that require multiple steps, such as setting up projects, debugging issues across multiple files, and implementing features that span different parts of an application. The assistant can interact with databases, APIs, and external tools, making it particularly useful for full-stack development tasks. It provides a conversational interface for managing development workflows.

Listing trust signals

Listing ID

268

Directory refresh date

2026-09-04

Pricing confidence

High confidence based on currently stored pricing metadata.

Pricing, category and fit

Cline is listed as a Programming tool on AimostAll.

License model: Free. Pricing label: $0 (Vs Code Extension).

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Frequently asked questions about Cline

What does Cline do?

AI assistant that can use CLI and editor (formerly Claude Dev).

Is Cline free or paid?

Cline is listed on AimostAll as free with a pricing label of $0 (Vs Code Extension).

Where can I compare alternatives to Cline?

Use the alternatives section below or browse the wider programming category to compare similar tools.