Cline
An open-source autonomous coding agent that lives inside VS Code: plan, execute, and iterate with your own API keys.
An open-source autonomous coding agent that lives inside VS Code: plan, execute, and iterate with your own API keys.
Cline turns VS Code into an agentic IDE. It plans tasks, asks for approval before risky actions, executes file edits and terminal commands, and shows every step. Being open source and BYOK, it's a favorite for developers who want Cursor-like agency without leaving VS Code or paying a subscription.
Review the plan before it touches your code.
You approve file writes and commands.
Use any model provider's API key, or local models.
Extend the agent with custom tools.
VS Code users who want an autonomous coding agent without switching editors or vendors.
Pricing and features change fast — check the official site for the latest.
Visit official site →Last updated: October 2026 · Compare all agents