diff --git a/docs/api/models.mdx b/docs/api/models.mdx index 2fa59554f6..389a528a5b 100644 --- a/docs/api/models.mdx +++ b/docs/api/models.mdx @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Models with reasoning support include most Claude, Gemini 2.5, and Grok 3 models | Multi-modal (text + images) | `openai/gpt-4o` or `anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-6` | | Complex reasoning | Any model with reasoning support | -For setup and account flow details, see the [Cline provider guide](/getting-started/cline-provider). +For setup and account flow details, see the [Cline Provider guide](/getting-started/cline-provider). ## Image Support @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Not all models support images. Check the model's `supportsImages` capability bef Use these models in your API requests. - + Fastest setup path with built-in authentication and billing. diff --git a/docs/cli/samples/model-orchestration.mdx b/docs/cli/samples/model-orchestration.mdx index 278fa22653..82811eef8d 100644 --- a/docs/cli/samples/model-orchestration.mdx +++ b/docs/cli/samples/model-orchestration.mdx @@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ cat *-sec.md | cline --auto-approve true "find security issues all 3 reviews men Run Cline autonomously in scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated workflows. - + Fastest built-in model access setup and account workflow diff --git a/docs/cline-overview.mdx b/docs/cline-overview.mdx index 7f0983f44e..fd00f6c677 100644 --- a/docs/cline-overview.mdx +++ b/docs/cline-overview.mdx @@ -9,19 +9,24 @@ Welcome to the Cline documentation. Whether you're just getting started or looki ## What is Cline? Cline is an AI coding agent that lives in your editor and your terminal. It can read and write files, run terminal commands, use a browser, and help you build features through natural conversation. Every action requires your explicit approval. You're always in control. -### Agent Core (SDK) -The SDK is Cline's agent core—use it to build your own applications, automations, and integrations. See SDK section for detailed functionality and architectural design of the Cline Agent. +## Model access - - - Build AI agents and integrations powered by the same core engine behind the CLI, Kanban, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin. +Choose the model access path that fits your workflow: - `npm install @cline/sdk` + + + Fastest setup path with one sign-in, built-in billing, and free model options. + + + Flat $9.99/month subscription for selected open coding models with 2-5x API rate limits. + + + Use your own provider credentials for cloud providers or local runtimes. -### Applications +## Applications These are end-user applications built on top of Cline's agent core: @@ -45,6 +50,18 @@ These are end-user applications built on top of Cline's agent core: +## Agent Core (SDK) + +The SDK is Cline's agent core—use it to build your own applications, automations, and integrations. See SDK section for detailed functionality and architectural design of the Cline Agent. + + + + Build AI agents and integrations powered by the same core engine behind the CLI, Kanban, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin. + + `npm install @cline/sdk` + + + ## Other IDE Supports Cline works across all major editors: **VS Code**, **Cursor**, **Windsurf**, **JetBrains** (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm), **Antigravity**, and **Zed**, **Neovim** via ACP mode. diff --git a/docs/core-workflows/task-management.mdx b/docs/core-workflows/task-management.mdx index 4570ae3a2e..4da7600b45 100644 --- a/docs/core-workflows/task-management.mdx +++ b/docs/core-workflows/task-management.mdx @@ -92,17 +92,18 @@ You pay for AI usage when using cloud providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRout | Provider Type | Billing Model | |--------------|---------------| | **Cline Provider** | Pay-per-use with credits you purchase | +| **ClinePass (beta)** | Flat monthly subscription for selected open coding models, with usage measured against your ClinePass (beta) quota | | **Direct API keys** | Billed by your provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) | | **OpenRouter/Requesty** | Aggregated billing across multiple models | | **Local models** | Free (you provide the hardware) | -If you're using your own API keys, check your provider's pricing page for current rates. Prices change frequently and vary by model. +If you want predictable monthly spend instead of per-request charges, [ClinePass (beta)](/getting-started/clinepass) provides selected open coding models for $9.99/month. If you're using your own API keys, check your provider's pricing page for current rates. Prices change frequently and vary by model. ### Free Options Not ready to pay? Cline offers several free paths: -- **Free models**: Search "free" in the model selector when using the Cline provider. These models display a **FREE** tag and work well for learning and experimentation. +- **Free models**: Search "free" in the model selector when using the Cline Provider. These models display a **FREE** tag and work well for learning and experimentation. - **Free tiers**: Some providers offer limited free usage when you use your own API key. - **Local models**: Run models on your own hardware with zero per-request costs. diff --git a/docs/docs.json b/docs/docs.json index 6c99a84a64..00610760e9 100644 --- a/docs/docs.json +++ b/docs/docs.json @@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ }, "logo": { "light": "/assets/Cline_Logo-complete_black.png", - "dark": "/assets/Cline_Logo-complete_white.png" + "dark": "/assets/Cline_Logo-complete_white.png", + "href": "https://cline.bot/" }, "favicon": { "light": "/assets/robot_panel_light.png", @@ -64,11 +65,12 @@ "pages": [ "cline-overview", "getting-started/installing-cline", + "getting-started/cline-provider", + "getting-started/clinepass", { - "group": "Models & Providers", + "group": "Other Models & Providers", "pages": [ "getting-started/authorizing-with-cline", - "getting-started/cline-provider", "running-models-locally/overview", { "group": "Cloud Providers", diff --git a/docs/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline.mdx b/docs/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline.mdx index d534273e86..b375ab71ca 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline.mdx +++ b/docs/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline.mdx @@ -3,9 +3,10 @@ title: "Authorization" description: "Authenticate with Cline and choose your first AI model" --- -Cline connects to AI models through a **provider**. You have two paths: +Cline connects to AI models through a **provider**. You have three common paths: - **Cline Provider** (recommended): sign in with Google/GitHub/email, no API key setup. +- **ClinePass (beta)**: a $9.99/month subscription provider with access to selected open coding models and 2-5x API rate limits. - **Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)**: use your own provider credentials (cloud or local runtimes). ## Menu @@ -26,6 +27,7 @@ Cline connects to AI models through a **provider**. You have two paths: - **Cline Provider:** Click **Sign In** and complete OAuth. + - **ClinePass (beta):** Select **ClinePass (beta)**, click **Sign In**, and subscribe if prompted. - **BYOK cloud provider:** Paste your API key into the **API Key** field. - **Local runtime (Ollama/LM Studio):** no key needed; ensure runtime is running. @@ -45,6 +47,14 @@ Cline connects to AI models through a **provider**. You have two paths: Add credits in Cline settings or at [app.cline.bot/dashboard](https://app.cline.bot/dashboard). +### ClinePass (beta) + +- Flat **$9.99/month** subscription +- 2-5x API rate limits for longer agent sessions +- Curated open coding models including GLM, Kimi, DeepSeek, and MiMo + +Subscribe from the [ClinePass (beta) dashboard](https://app.cline.bot/dashboard/subscription), then select **ClinePass (beta)** as your provider in Cline. See the [ClinePass (beta) guide](/getting-started/clinepass) for included models and reference pricing. + ### BYOK (cloud + local) ### Cloud Providers diff --git a/docs/getting-started/cline-provider.mdx b/docs/getting-started/cline-provider.mdx index 807871b999..8f1541f18d 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/cline-provider.mdx +++ b/docs/getting-started/cline-provider.mdx @@ -1,51 +1,38 @@ --- -title: "Cline provider" -description: "Use the Cline provider for the fastest setup with built-in authentication and unified billing." +title: "Cline Provider" +description: "Use the Cline Provider for pay-as-you-go model access with built-in authentication and Cline credits." --- -The **Cline provider** is the simplest way to get started with Cline. +The **Cline Provider** is the simplest way to get started with pay-as-you-go model access in Cline. -Instead of managing separate API keys across multiple vendors, you sign in once and select from available models directly in Cline. +Instead of managing separate API keys across multiple vendors, you sign in once, add **Cline credits**, and select from available models directly in Cline. -## Why use Cline provider +If you want a flat monthly subscription for selected open coding models with higher rate limits, use [ClinePass (beta)](/getting-started/clinepass) instead. ClinePass (beta) is a separate provider in Cline. + +## Why use Cline Provider - **Fastest setup**: no manual API key copy/paste - **One account**: sign in once with Google, GitHub, or email -- **Unified billing**: one balance across supported models +- **Pay as you go**: add Cline credits and use one balance across supported models - **Free options**: look for models tagged **FREE** in the selector -## Setup +## How it works - - - Click the settings icon in the Cline panel. - +The Cline Provider is the pay-as-you-go provider in Cline. Add Cline credits, then select **Cline** wherever you configure your provider. - - Set **API Provider** to **Cline**. - - - - Click **Sign In** and complete authentication in your browser. - - - - Choose a model from the **Model** dropdown. - - - - Send a test message. If Cline responds, setup is complete. - - +- **IDE Extension**: Go to IDE extension settings, set **API Provider** to **Cline**, and sign in. +- **CLI**: Go to `/settings` and select **Cline** as your provider. ## Credits and usage -- Add credits from your [Cline dashboard](https://app.cline.bot/dashboard) +- Add **Cline credits** from your [Cline dashboard](https://app.cline.bot/dashboard) +- Credits are used on a pay-as-you-go basis when you select paid models through the Cline Provider - View usage in Cline Settings → **View Usage** - Switch organizations in Cline Settings → **Switch Organization** ## Related - [Authorization](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline) +- [ClinePass (beta)](/getting-started/clinepass) - [Local models](/running-models-locally/overview) - [Provider setup guides](/provider-config/openrouter) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/clinepass.mdx b/docs/getting-started/clinepass.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..8991c46c71 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/getting-started/clinepass.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +--- +title: "ClinePass (beta)" +description: "A low-cost monthly subscription that gives you reliable access to popular open coding models with 2-5x API rate limits." +--- + + +ClinePass is currently under invite-only private preview. + + +ClinePass is a low-cost monthly subscription — **$9.99/month** — that gives you reliable access to popular open coding models with **2-5x the API rate limits** of standard access. + +It's completely optional. You don't need ClinePass to use Cline, and you can always use any other provider alongside it. + + + Get started for $9.99/month and unlock 2-5x API rate limits. + + +## Why ClinePass + +Open models have gotten really good. They now reach performance close to proprietary models for coding tasks, and because many providers can serve them competitively, they're usually far cheaper. + +However, getting reliable access can be difficult. Providers vary in quality and availability, and standard rate limits can throttle heavy agentic workflows that read files, run commands, and iterate across many turns. + +ClinePass solves this by: + +- Curating a select group of open models tested and benchmarked for coding agent use +- Offering **2-5x the API rate limits** so you can run long, complex agent tasks without interruption +- Providing stable access through Cline's infrastructure + +## How it works + +ClinePass is a separate provider in Cline. After subscribing, select **ClinePass** wherever you configure your provider. + +- **IDE Extension**: Go to IDE extension settings, set **API Provider** to **ClinePass**, and sign in. +- **CLI**: Go to `/settings` and select **ClinePass** as your provider. + + +ClinePass is a separate provider from the Cline Provider. You can use both independently — subscribe to ClinePass for 2-5x API rate limits, or use the Cline Provider for pay-as-you-go access. + + +## Models + +ClinePass includes the following models, tested and benchmarked for coding agent use: + +| Model | Model ID | +|-------|----------| +| GLM-5.2 | `glm-5.2` | +| Kimi K2.7 Code | `kimi-k2.7-code` | +| Kimi K2.6 | `kimi-k2.6` | +| DeepSeek V4 Pro | `deepseek-v4-pro` | +| DeepSeek V4 Flash | `deepseek-v4-flash` | +| MiMo-V2.5 | `mimo-v2.5` | +| MiMo-V2.5-Pro | `mimo-v2.5-pro` | + +### Reference pricing + +ClinePass is a flat monthly subscription, so you are not charged the individual API prices below. These reference prices show the underlying per-1M-token rates for each model and can help you understand how usage is measured against your ClinePass quota (2-5x quota compares to paying standard api rate). + +| Model | Input | Output | Cached Read | Cached Write | +|-------|-------|--------|-------------|--------------| +| GLM-5.2 | $1.40 | $4.40 | $0.26 | - | +| Kimi K2.7 Code | $0.95 | $4.00 | $0.19 | - | +| Kimi K2.6 | $0.95 | $4.00 | $0.16 | - | +| DeepSeek V4 Pro | $1.74 | $3.48 | $0.0145 | - | +| DeepSeek V4 Flash | $0.14 | $0.28 | $0.0028 | - | +| MiMo-V2.5 | $0.14 | $0.28 | $0.0028 | - | +| MiMo-V2.5-Pro | $1.74 | $3.48 | $0.0145 | - | + +## Goals + +We created ClinePass to: + +- Make AI coding accessible to more people with a low-cost subscription +- Provide reliable access to the best open coding models +- Curate models that are tested and benchmarked for coding agent use +- Remove rate-limit friction with **2-5x API rate limits** +- Have no lock-in — you can use any other provider with Cline as well + +## Related + +- [Cline Provider](/getting-started/cline-provider) +- [Authorization](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline) +- [Local models](/running-models-locally/overview) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/installing-cline.mdx b/docs/getting-started/installing-cline.mdx index 70507bea37..48bbcecbb2 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/installing-cline.mdx +++ b/docs/getting-started/installing-cline.mdx @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Use this if you want Cline inside your editor UI. Use the Cline activity bar icon, or run `Cline: Open In New Tab` from Command Palette. - After installing the extension, complete provider setup in Cline settings. + After installing the extension, complete provider setup in Cline settings. Use the Cline Provider for pay-as-you-go access, ClinePass (beta) for a flat monthly subscription, or bring your own provider key. [Authorize with Cline](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline) @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Use this if you want Cline inside your editor UI. **View** → **Tool Windows** → **Cline**. - After installing the extension, complete provider setup in Cline settings. + After installing the extension, complete provider setup in Cline settings. Use the Cline Provider for pay-as-you-go access, ClinePass (beta) for a flat monthly subscription, or bring your own provider key. [Authorize with Cline](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline) diff --git a/docs/usage/cli-overview.mdx b/docs/usage/cli-overview.mdx index 9742cbd0a6..6f7430434e 100644 --- a/docs/usage/cli-overview.mdx +++ b/docs/usage/cli-overview.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ description: "Use Cline CLI for interactive terminal sessions and automated head ## Prerequisites - Cline CLI installed (install via `npm i -g cline`) -- Provider authenticated (`cline auth`) ([Authorization Guide](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline#cli-setup)) +- Provider authenticated (`cline auth`) — use the Cline Provider, ClinePass (beta), or your own provider key ([Authorization Guide](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline#cli-setup)) ## Quick Start diff --git a/docs/usage/ide.mdx b/docs/usage/ide.mdx index 8df5365090..9d840bc3e4 100644 --- a/docs/usage/ide.mdx +++ b/docs/usage/ide.mdx @@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ These same patterns work for any project, from simple scripts to full applicatio - [Core Workflows](/core-workflows/task-management): Learn the patterns you'll use daily with Cline - [Working with Files](/core-workflows/working-with-files): Use `@` mentions to reference files, folders, and URLs in your prompts -- [Cline provider](/getting-started/cline-provider): Fastest setup with built-in authentication and unified billing +- [Cline Provider](/getting-started/cline-provider): Fastest setup with built-in authentication and unified billing - [Cline Rules](/customization/cline-rules): Customize how Cline behaves in your projects ## Need Help?