Cline

Cline · IDE extensions

Open sourceBYOKOpenAI API★ 69.2K

Autonomous coding agent for VS Code and JetBrains that plans, edits files, runs commands and uses the browser with your approval.

License: Apache-2.0
Platforms: VS Code, JetBrains, CLI
Own API keys: Yes
Checked: 2026-09-24

Connect a free model

Cline works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs

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FAQ

Is Cline free?

Free and open source extension, CLI and SDK; you pay only the model provider you connect — free OpenRouter models and local Ollama or LM Studio models work.

Does Cline work with free models?

Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.

What license does Cline use?

Apache-2.0. The source code is open.