add dev command for cline-core changes for cli

* super sketchy big merge with main

* gitignore

* gitignore

* Delete cli/bin/air

* Delete cli/bin directory

* Delete cli/cline-host

* Fix missing package.json in cli

Copy the package JSON into the dist-standalone dir during compilation.
Remove workaround for missing package.json

* Update scripts/build-cli.sh

Co-authored-by: ellipsis-dev[bot] <65095814+ellipsis-dev[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>

* Remove reference to watchservice, it has been removed

* Update scripts/build-go-proto.mjs

Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Fix timestamp to string conversion

* diff.go ellipsis fix

* COMMON_TYPES

---------

Co-authored-by: Sarah Fortune <sarah.fortune@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: ellipsis-dev[bot] <65095814+ellipsis-dev[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

.changeset/legal-shirts-drop.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"claude-dev": patch
+---
+
+Added checkpoints warning when users start a multiroot task

.changeset/slick-seas-love.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"claude-dev": patch
+---
+
+Added markdown support to focus chain text, allowing the model to display more interesting focus chains

.codespellrc

@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-[codespell]
-# Ref: https://github.com/codespell-project/codespell#using-a-config-file
-skip = .git*,*.svg,package-lock.json,*.css,.codespellrc,locales
-check-hidden = true
-ignore-regex = (\b(optIn|isTaller)\b|https://\S+)
-# ignore-words-list =

.github/CODEOWNERS

@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 /docs/
-/.github/   @saoudrizwan @dcbartlett
-/README.md  @saoudrizwan @nickbaumann98
+/.github/   @saoudrizwan @garoth @sjf
+/README.md  @saoudrizwan @nickbaumann98

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -1,64 +1,69 @@
 name: 🐛 Bug Report
 description: File a bug report
-labels: ["bug"]
+labels: ['bug']
 body:
-    - type: markdown
-      attributes:
-          value: |
-              **Important:** All bug reports must be reproducible using Claude 4 Sonnet. Cline uses complex prompts so less capable models may not work as expected.
-    - type: textarea
-      id: what-happened
-      attributes:
-          label: What happened?
-          description: Also tell us, what did you expect to happen?
-          placeholder: Tell us what you see!
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: textarea
-      id: steps
-      attributes:
-          label: Steps to reproduce
-          description: How do you trigger this bug? Please walk us through it step by step.
-          value: |
-              1.
-              2.
-              3.
-      validations:
-          required: false
-    - type: textarea
-      id: logs
-      attributes:
-          label: Relevant API REQUEST output
-          description: Please copy and paste any relevant output. This will be automatically formatted into code, so no need for backticks.
-          render: shell
-    - type: input
-      id: provider-model
-      attributes:
-          label: Provider/Model
-          description: What provider and model were you using when the issue occurred?
-          placeholder: "e.g., cline:anthropic/claude-3.7-sonnet, gemini:gemini-2.5-pro-exp-03-25"
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: textarea
-      id: system-info
-      attributes:
-          label: System Information
-          description: What operating system and hardware are you using?
-          placeholder: |
-              Operating System: Windows 11, macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu 22.04, etc.
-              Hardware: CPU, GPU, RAM specifications if relevant
-              e.g.,
-              OS: Windows 11
-              CPU: Intel Core i7-11700K
-              GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
-              RAM: 32GB DDR4
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: input
-      id: cline-version
-      attributes:
-          label: Cline Version
-          description: What version of Cline are you using? (You can find this at the bottom of the Settings view)
-          placeholder: "e.g., 1.2.3"
-      validations:
-          required: true
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        **Important:** All bug reports must be reproducible using Claude Sonnet 4.5. Cline uses complex prompts so less capable models may not work as expected.
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: plugin-type
+    attributes:
+      label: Plugin Type
+      description: Which plugin are you reporting a bug for?
+      options:
+        - VSCode Extension
+        - JetBrains Plugin
+      default: 0
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: cline-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Cline Version
+      description: What version of Cline are you using? (You can find this at the bottom of the Settings view)
+      placeholder: 'e.g., 1.2.3'
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-happened
+    attributes:
+      label: What happened?
+      description: Also tell us, what did you expect to happen?
+      placeholder: Tell us what you see!
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce
+      description: How do you trigger this bug? Please walk us through it step by step.
+      value: |
+        1.
+        2.
+        3.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: input
+    id: provider-model
+    attributes:
+      label: Provider/Model
+      description: What provider and model were you using when the issue occurred?
+      placeholder: 'e.g., cline:anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.5, gemini:gemini-2.5-pro-exp-03-25'
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    id: system-info
+    attributes:
+      label: System Information
+      description: What operating system and hardware are you using?
+      placeholder: |
+        Operating System: Windows 11, macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu 22.04, etc.
+        Hardware: CPU, GPU, RAM specifications if relevant
+        e.g.,
+        OS: Windows 11
+        CPU: Intel Core i7-11700K
+        GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
+        RAM: 32GB DDR4
+    validations:
+      required: false

.github/workflows/codespell.yml

@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-# Codespell configuration is within .codespellrc
----
-name: Codespell
-
-on:
-    push:
-        branches: [main]
-    pull_request:
-        branches: [main]
-
-permissions:
-    contents: read
-
-jobs:
-    codespell:
-        if: false
-        name: Check for spelling errors
-        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-
-        steps:
-            - name: Checkout
-              uses: actions/checkout@v4
-            - name: Annotate locations with typos
-              uses: codespell-project/codespell-problem-matcher@v1
-            - name: Codespell
-              uses: codespell-project/actions-codespell@v2
-              with:
-                  only_warn: 1

.github/workflows/publish-nightly.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+name: "Publish Nightly Release"
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 12 * * *'  # 4 AM PST (UTC-8) = 12 UTC
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+permissions:
+    contents: write
+    packages: write
+    checks: write
+    pull-requests: write
+
+jobs:
+    test:
+        uses: ./.github/workflows/test.yml
+
+    publish:
+        needs: test
+        name: Publish Cline (Nightly) Extension
+        if: github.repository == 'cline/cline'
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        environment: PublishNightly
+
+        steps:
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+            - name: Check for recent commits
+              run: |
+                if [ $(git rev-list --count HEAD --since="24 hours ago") -eq 0 ]; then
+                  echo "No commits in last 24 hours, exiting"
+                  exit 0
+                fi
+                echo "Found recent commits, proceeding with build"
+                
+            - name: Setup Node.js
+              uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+              with:
+                  node-version: "lts/*"
+
+            # Cache root dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+            - name: Cache root dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: root-cache
+              with:
+                  path: node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
+
+            # Cache webview-ui dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+            - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: webview-cache
+              with:
+                  path: webview-ui/node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-webview-${{ hashFiles('webview-ui/package-lock.json') }}
+
+            - name: Install root dependencies
+              if: steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: npm ci --include=optional
+
+            - name: Install webview-ui dependencies
+              if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: cd webview-ui && npm ci --include=optional
+
+            - name: Install Publishing Tools
+              run: npm install -g @vscode/vsce ovsx
+
+            - name: Publish Extension as Pre-release
+              env:
+                  VSCE_PAT: ${{ secrets.VSCE_PAT }}
+                  OVSX_PAT: ${{ secrets.OVSX_PAT }}
+                  TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
+                  ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
+                  CLINE_ENVIRONMENT: production
+              run: npm run publish:marketplace:nightly

.github/workflows/publish.yml

@@ -95,9 +95,11 @@ jobs:
                   VSCE_PAT: ${{ secrets.VSCE_PAT }}
                   OVSX_PAT: ${{ secrets.OVSX_PAT }}
                   CLINE_ENVIRONMENT: production
+                  TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
+                  ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
               run: |
                   # Required to generate the .vsix
-                  vsce package --out "cline-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}.vsix"
+                  vsce package  --allow-package-secrets sendgrid --out "cline-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}.vsix"
 
                   if [ "${{ github.event.inputs.release-type }}" = "pre-release" ]; then
                     npm run publish:marketplace:prerelease

.github/workflows/test.yml

@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 name: Tests
 
 on:
+    push:
+        branches:
+            - main
     workflow_dispatch:
     pull_request:
         branches:
@@ -14,7 +17,45 @@ permissions:
     pull-requests: write # Needed to add comments/annotations to PRs
 
 jobs:
+    quality-checks:
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        name: Quality Checks
+        steps:
+            - name: Checkout code
+              uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+            - name: Setup Node.js environment
+              uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+              with:
+                  node-version: 22
+
+            - name: Cache root dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: root-cache
+              with:
+                  path: node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
+
+            - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: webview-cache
+              with:
+                  path: webview-ui/node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-webview-${{ hashFiles('webview-ui/package-lock.json') }}
+
+            - name: Install root dependencies
+              if: steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: npm ci
+
+            - name: Install webview-ui dependencies
+              if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: cd webview-ui && npm ci
+
+            - name: Run Quality Checks (Parallel)
+              run: npm run ci:check-all
+
     test:
+        needs: quality-checks
         strategy:
             fail-fast: false
             matrix:
@@ -33,18 +74,6 @@ jobs:
               with:
                   node-version: 22
 
-            # Setup Python for coverage script
-            - name: Setup Python
-              uses: actions/setup-python@v4
-              with:
-                  python-version: "3.10"
-
-            - name: Install Python dependencies
-              run: |
-                  python -m pip install --upgrade pip
-                  pip install requests
-
-            # Cache root dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
             - name: Cache root dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: root-cache
@@ -52,7 +81,6 @@ jobs:
                   path: node_modules
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
 
-            # Cache webview-ui dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
             - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: webview-cache
@@ -68,54 +96,45 @@ jobs:
               if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
               run: cd webview-ui && npm ci
 
-            - name: Install xvfb on Linux
-              if: runner.os == 'Linux'
-              run: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y xvfb
-              
             - name: Set up NPM on Windows
               if: runner.os == 'Windows'
               run: |
                   npm config set script-shell "C:\\Program Files\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe"
 
-            - name: Type Check
-              run: npm run check-types
-
-            - name: Lint Check
-              run: npm run lint
-
-            - name: Format Check
-              run: npm run format
-
-            # Build the extension before running tests
+            # Build the extension and tests (without redundant checks)
             - name: Build Tests and Extension
-              run: npm run pretest
+              id: build_step
+              run: npm run ci:build
 
-            - name: Unit Tests
-              run: npm run test:unit
-
-            # Run extension tests with coverage
-            - name: Extension Integration Tests with Coverage
-              id: extension_coverage
-              continue-on-error: true
+            - name: Unit Tests with coverage - Linux
+              id: unit_tests_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os == 'Linux' }}
               run: |
-                  node ./scripts/test-ci.js 2>&1 | tee extension_coverage.txt
-                  # Default the encoding to UTF-8 - It's not the default on Windows
-                  PYTHONUTF8=1 PYTHONPATH=.github/scripts python -m coverage_check extract-coverage extension_coverage.txt --type=extension --github-output --verbose
+                  npx nyc --nycrc-path .nycrc.unit.json --reporter=lcov npm run test:unit
+
+            - name: Unit Tests - Non-Linux
+              id: unit_tests_non_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os != 'Linux' }}
+              run: |
+                  npm run test:unit
+
+            - name: Extension Integration Tests - Linux
+              id: integration_tests_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os == 'Linux' }}
+              run: xvfb-run -a npm run test:coverage
+
+            - name: Extension Integration Tests - Non-Linux
+              id: integration_tests_non_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os != 'Linux' }}
+              run: npm run test:integration
 
-            # Run webview tests with coverage
             - name: Webview Tests with Coverage
-              id: webview_coverage
-              continue-on-error: true
+              id: webview_tests
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' }}
               run: |
                   cd webview-ui
-                  # Ensure coverage dependency is installed
-                  npm install --no-save @vitest/coverage-v8
-                  npm run test:coverage 2>&1 | tee webview_coverage.txt
-                  cd ..
-                  # Default the encoding to UTF-8 - It's not the default on Windows
-                  PYTHONUTF8=1 PYTHONPATH=.github/scripts python -m coverage_check extract-coverage webview-ui/webview_coverage.txt --type=webview --github-output --verbose
+                  npm run test:coverage
 
-            # Save coverage reports as artifacts (workflow-scoped)
             - name: Save Coverage Reports
               uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
               # Only upload artifacts on Linux - We only need coverage from one OS
@@ -123,52 +142,21 @@ jobs:
               with:
                   name: pr-coverage-reports
                   path: |
-                      extension_coverage.txt
-                      webview-ui/webview_coverage.txt
+                      coverage-unit/lcov.info
+                      webview-ui/coverage/lcov.info
 
-            # Set the check as failed if any of the tests failed
-            - name: Check for test failures
-              run: |
-                  # Check if any of the test steps failed
-                  # https://docs.github.com/en/actions/writing-workflows/choosing-what-your-workflow-does/accessing-contextual-information-about-workflow-runs#steps-context
-                  if [ "${{ steps.extension_coverage.outcome }}" != "success" ]; then
-                      echo "Extension Integration Tests failed, see previous step for test output."
-                  fi
-                  if [ "${{ steps.webview_coverage.outcome }}" != "success" ]; then
-                      echo "Webview Tests failed, see previous step for test output."
-                  fi
-                  if [ "${{ steps.extension_coverage.outcome }}" != "success" ] || [ "${{ steps.webview_coverage.outcome }}" != "success" ]; then
-                      exit 1
-                  fi
-
-    coverage:
-        needs: test
+    test-platform-integration:
+        needs: quality-checks
         runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-        # Only run on PRs to main branch
-        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && github.base_ref == 'main'
         steps:
             - name: Checkout code
               uses: actions/checkout@v4
-              with:
-                  fetch-depth: 0 # Fetch all history for accurate comparison
-
-            # Setup Python for coverage script
-            - name: Setup Python
-              uses: actions/setup-python@v4
-              with:
-                  python-version: "3.10"
-
-            - name: Install Python dependencies
-              run: |
-                  python -m pip install --upgrade pip
-                  pip install requests
 
             - name: Setup Node.js environment
               uses: actions/setup-node@v4
               with:
                   node-version: 22
-
-            # Cache root dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+                  
             - name: Cache root dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: root-cache
@@ -176,7 +164,6 @@ jobs:
                   path: node_modules
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
 
-            # Cache webview-ui dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
             - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: webview-cache
@@ -184,6 +171,14 @@ jobs:
                   path: webview-ui/node_modules
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-webview-${{ hashFiles('webview-ui/package-lock.json') }}
 
+            # Cache testing-platform dependencies
+            - name: Cache testing-platform dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: testing-platform-cache
+              with:
+                path: testing-platform/node_modules
+                key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-testing-platform-${{ hashFiles('testing-platform/package-lock.json') }}
+
             - name: Install root dependencies
               if: steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
               run: npm ci
@@ -192,30 +187,70 @@ jobs:
               if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
               run: cd webview-ui && npm ci
 
-            # Build the extension before running tests
-            - name: Build Extension
-              run: npm run compile
+            - name: Compile standalone
+              run: npm run compile-standalone
 
-            # Download coverage artifacts from test job
-            - name: Download Coverage Reports
+            - name: Install testing platform dependencies
+              if: steps.testing-platform-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: cd testing-platform && npm ci
+
+            - name: Running testing platform integration spec tests
+              continue-on-error: true
+              timeout-minutes: 7
+              # Temporarily wrapping the test command to always return a neutral exit code.
+              # This prevents the job from showing as failed and avoids distracting developers
+              # until the integration tests are ready to be enforced.
+              run: |
+                npm run test:tp-orchestrator -- tests/specs/ --count=1 --coverage || true
+
+            - name: Save Coverage Reports
+              uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+              with:
+                name: test-platform-integration-core-coverage
+                path: coverage/**/lcov.info
+
+    qlty:
+        needs: [test, test-platform-integration]
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        # Run on PRs to main, pushes to main, and manual dispatches
+        steps:
+            - name: Checkout code
+              uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+            - name: Download unit tests coverage reports
               uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
               with:
                   name: pr-coverage-reports
-                  path: . # Download to root directory to match expected paths
+                  path: .
 
-            # Process coverage workflow
-            - name: Process coverage workflow
-              id: coverage
-              run: |
-                  # Extract PR number from GITHUB_REF
-                  PR_NUMBER=$(echo "$GITHUB_REF" | sed -e 's/refs\/pull\///' -e 's/\/merge//')
+            - name: Upload core unit tests coverage to Qlty
+              uses: qltysh/qlty-action/coverage@v2
+              with:
+                  token: ${{ secrets.QLTY_COVERAGE_TOKEN }}
+                  # we can merge multiple files if necessary
+                  files: |
+                    coverage-unit/lcov.info
+                  tag: unit:core
 
-                  # Run the coverage workflow from root directory
-                  PYTHONPATH=.github/scripts python -m coverage_check process-workflow \
-                    --base-branch ${{ github.base_ref }} \
-                    --pr-number $PR_NUMBER \
-                    --repo $GITHUB_REPOSITORY \
-                    --token ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} \
-                    --verbose
-              env:
-                  GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+            - name: Upload webview-ui unit tests coverage to Qlty
+              uses: qltysh/qlty-action/coverage@v2
+              with:
+                  token: ${{ secrets.QLTY_COVERAGE_TOKEN }}
+                  # we can merge multiple files if necessary
+                  files: |
+                    webview-ui/coverage/lcov.info
+                  tag: unit:webview-ui
+                  add-prefix: webview-ui/
+
+            - name: Download test platform integration core coverage artifact
+              uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
+              with:
+                name: test-platform-integration-core-coverage
+                path: integration-core-coverage-reports
+
+            - name: Upload core integration tests coverage to Qlty
+              uses: qltysh/qlty-action/coverage@v2
+              with:
+                token: ${{ secrets.QLTY_COVERAGE_TOKEN }}
+                files: integration-core-coverage-reports/**/lcov.info
+                tag: integration:core

.github/workflows/trigger-jetbrains-tests.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+name: Trigger Jetbrains Plugin <-> Cline Tests
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+concurrency:
+  group: jetbrains-trigger-${{ github.event.number }}
+  cancel-in-progress: true
+
+jobs:
+  trigger-integration-test:
+    name: Run Tests
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Generate GitHub App Token
+        id: app-token
+        uses: actions/create-github-app-token@v1
+        with:
+          app-id: 1998650
+          private-key: ${{ secrets.CLINE_JETBRAINS_WORKFLOW_KEY }}
+          owner: cline
+          repositories: intellij-plugin
+
+      - name: Trigger IntelliJ Plugin Integration Test
+        run: |
+          curl -X POST \
+            -H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ steps.app-token.outputs.token }}" \
+            -H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
+            -H "User-Agent: cline-pr-trigger" \
+            -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+            https://api.github.com/repos/cline/intellij-plugin/dispatches \
+            -d @- <<EOF
+          {
+            "event_type": "cline-pr-check",
+            "client_payload": {
+              "pr_number": "${{ github.event.number }}",
+              "branch_name": "${{ github.head_ref }}",
+              "action": "${{ github.event.action }}",
+              "sha": "${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha }}",
+              "pr_title": ${{ toJSON(github.event.pull_request.title) }},
+              "pr_url": "${{ github.event.pull_request.html_url }}"
+            }
+          }
+          EOF
+
+      - name: Log trigger details
+        run: |
+          echo "Triggered IntelliJ Plugin integration test for:"
+          echo "  PR #${{ github.event.number }}: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}"
+          echo "  Branch: ${{ github.head_ref }}"
+          echo "  Action: ${{ github.event.action }}"
+          echo "  SHA: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha }}"

.gitignore

@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ webview-ui/src/**/*.js.map
 
 # Ignore coverage directories and files
 coverage
+coverage-unit
+.nyc_output
 # But don't ignore the coverage scripts in .github/scripts/
 !.github/scripts/coverage/
 

.husky/pre-commit

@@ -1 +1 @@
-lint-staged --no-stash
+lint-staged

.mocharc.json

@@ -3,13 +3,13 @@
 		"ts"
 	],
 	"spec": [
-		"src/**/__tests__/*.ts",
-		"eslint-rules/__tests__/**/*.test.ts"
+		"src/**/__tests__/*.ts"
 	],
 	"require": [
 		"ts-node/register",
 		"source-map-support/register",
 		"./src/test/requires.ts"
 	],
-	"recursive": true
+	"recursive": true,
+	"exit": true
 }

.nycrc.unit.json

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+{
+	"all": true,
+	"check-coverage": false,
+	"reporter": [
+		"text",
+		"lcov"
+	],
+	"include": [
+		"src/**/*.ts"
+	],
+	"exclude": [
+		"**/*.d.ts",
+
+		"**/*.{test,spec}.{js,jsx,ts,tsx,mjs,cjs}",
+		"**/__tests__/**",
+		"**/test/**",
+		"**/tests/**",
+		"**/.nyc_output/**",
+		"**/.vscode-test/**",
+		"**/tests-results/**",
+		"src/test/**",
+
+		"src/generated/**",
+
+		"**/node_modules/**",
+		"**/dist/**",
+		"**/out/**",
+		"**/build/**",
+		"**/coverage/**",
+		"**/coverage-unit/**",
+		"**/proto/**",
+
+		"**/*.{config,setup}.{js,ts,mjs,cjs}",
+		"**/vite-env.d.ts",
+
+		"**/*.{css,scss,sass,less,styl}",
+		"**/*.{svg,png,jpg,jpeg,gif,ico}",
+		"**/*.{json,yaml,yml}"
+	],
+	"extension": [
+		".ts",
+		".js"
+	],
+	"cache": true,
+	"sourceMap": true,
+	"instrument": true,
+	"report-dir": "./coverage-unit"
+}

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 			"args": [
 				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
 				"--disable-workspace-trust",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
 				"${workspaceFolder}"
 			],
 			"outFiles": [
@@ -31,6 +32,7 @@
 			"args": [
 				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
 				"--disable-workspace-trust",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
 				"${workspaceFolder}"
 			],
 			"outFiles": [
@@ -50,6 +52,7 @@
 			"args": [
 				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
 				"--disable-workspace-trust",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
 				"${workspaceFolder}"
 			],
 			"outFiles": [
@@ -71,7 +74,7 @@
 				"--user-data-dir=${workspaceFolder}/dist/tmp/user",
 				"--profile-temp",
 				"--sync=off",
-				"--disable-extensions",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
 				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
 				"${workspaceFolder}"
 			],
@@ -91,7 +94,7 @@
 		{
 			"type": "node",
 			"request": "launch",
-			"name": "Run cline-core service",
+			"name": "Debug Test Standalone Core Api Server (test:sca-server)",
 			"skipFiles": [
 				"<node_internals>/**"
 			],
@@ -100,18 +103,62 @@
 				"${workspaceFolder}/**",
 				"!**/node_modules/**"
 			],
-			"cwd": "${workspaceFolder}/dist-standalone",
+			"cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
 			"outFiles": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js",
 				"${workspaceFolder}/dist-standalone/**/*.js"
 			],
 			"preLaunchTask": "compile-standalone",
+			"runtimeExecutable": "npx",
+			"runtimeArgs": [
+				"tsx"
+			],
+			"program": "scripts/test-standalone-core-api-server.ts",
 			"env": {
-				// Turns on grpc debug log.
-				//"GRPC_TRACE": "all",
-				//"GRPC_VERBOSITY": "DEBUG",
-				"NODE_PATH": "${workspaceFolder}/dist-standalone/node_modules"
+				"PROTOBUS_PORT": "26040",
+				"HOSTBRIDGE_PORT": "26041",
+				"WORKSPACE_DIR": "${workspaceFolder}",
+				"E2E_TEST": "true",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "local"
 			},
-			"program": "cline-core.js"
+			"console": "integratedTerminal",
+			"internalConsoleOptions": "neverOpen"
+		},
+		{
+			"type": "node",
+			"request": "launch",
+			"name": "Debug Current Test File",
+			"skipFiles": [
+				"<node_internals>/**"
+			],
+			"sourceMaps": true,
+			"resolveSourceMapLocations": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/**",
+				"!**/node_modules/**"
+			],
+			"cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
+			"runtimeExecutable": "npx",
+			"runtimeArgs": [
+				"mocha"
+			],
+			"args": [
+				"--require",
+				"ts-node/register",
+				"--require",
+				"source-map-support/register",
+				"--require",
+				"./src/test/requires.ts",
+				"--exit",
+				"${file}"
+			],
+			"env": {
+				"TS_NODE_PROJECT": "./tsconfig.unit-test.json",
+				"NODE_ENV": "test",
+				"IS_DEV": "true",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "local"
+			},
+			"console": "integratedTerminal",
+			"internalConsoleOptions": "openOnSessionStart"
 		}
 	]
 }

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -21,16 +21,11 @@
 	},
 	// Enable Lint and format using Biome
 	"biome.enabled": true,
-	"[typescript]": {
-		"editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"
-	},
-	"[typescriptreact]": {
-		"editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"
-	},
-	"[jsonc]": {
-		"editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"
-	},
-	"[json]": {
-		"editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome"
+	"editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome",
+	"editor.codeActionsOnSave": {
+		"source.fixAll.biome": "explicit",
+		"source.removeUnused.biome": "always",
+		"source.removeUnusedImports": "always",
+		"source.organizeImports.biome": "always"
 	}
 }

.vscodeignore

@@ -64,3 +64,9 @@ old_docs/**
 e2e-build.mjs
 e2e.vsix
 test-results/
+
+# Ignore Storybook files
+**/*.stories.tsx
+*storybook.log
+storybook-static
+**/StorybookDecorator.tsx

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,192 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [3.32.6]
+
+- Add experimental support for VSCode multi root workspaces
+- Add Claude Sonnet 4.5 to Claude Code provider
+- Add Glm 4.6 to Z AI provider 
+
+## [3.32.5]
+
+- Improve thinking budget slider UI to take up less space
+- Fix Vercel provider cost note and sign-up url
+- Fix repeated API error 400 in SAP AI Core provider
+- Add us-west-1 to Amazon Bedrock regions
+- Fix OCA provider refresh logic
+
+## [3.32.4]
+
+- Add 1m context window support to Claude Sonnet 4.5
+- Add Claude Sonnet 4.5 to GCP Vertex
+- Add prompt caching support for OpenRouter accidental `anthropic/claude-4.5-sonnet` model ID
+
+## [3.32.3]
+
+- Add Claude Sonnet 4.5 to Bedrock provider
+- Add Alert banner for new Claude Sonnet 4.5 model
+
+## [3.32.2]
+
+- Add Claude Sonnet 4.5 to Cline/OpenRouter/Anthropic providers
+- Add /task deep link handler
+
+## [3.32.1]
+
+- Preserve reasoning traces for Cline/OpenRouter/Anthropic providers to maintain conversation integrity
+- Add automatically retry on rate limit errors with SAP AI Core provider
+- Fix Cline accounts using stale id token at refresh response
+- Minor UI improvements to Settings and Task Header
+
+## [3.32.0]
+
+- Added the new code-supernova-1-million stealth model, available for free and delivering a 1 million token context window
+- Changes to inform Cline about commands that are available on your system
+
+## [3.31.1]
+
+- Version bump
+
+## [3.31.0]
+
+- UI Improvements: New task header and focus chain design to take up less space for a cleaner experience
+- Voice Mode: Experimental feature that must be enabled in settings for hands-free coding
+- YOLO Mode: Enable in settings to let Cline approve all actions and automatically switch between plan/act mode
+- Fix Oracle Code Assist provider issues
+
+## [3.30.3]
+
+- Add Oracle Code Assist provider
+
+## [3.30.2]
+
+- Fix UI tests
+
+## [3.30.1]
+
+- Fix model list not being updated in time for user to use shortcut button to update model to stealth model
+- Fix flicker issue when switching modes
+- Fix Sticky header in settings view overlaping with content on scroll
+- Add experimental yolo mode feature that disables all user approvals and automatically executes a task and navigates through plan to act mode until the task is complete
+
+## [3.30.0]
+
+- Add code-supernova stealth model
+
+## [3.29.2]
+
+- Fix: Reverted change that caused formatting issues
+- Fix: Moonshot - Pass max_tokens value to provider
+
+## [3.29.1]
+
+- Changeset bump + Announcement banner update
+
+## [3.29.0]
+
+- Updated Baseten provider to fetch models from server
+- Fix: Updated insufficient balance URL for easy Cline balance top-ups
+- Accessibility: Improvements to screen readers in MCP, Cline Rules, workflows, and history views.
+
+## [3.28.4]
+
+- Fix bug where some Windows machines had API request hanging
+- Fix bug where 'Proceed while running' action button would be disabled after running an interactive command
+- Fix prompt cache info not being displayed in History
+
+## [3.28.3]
+
+- Fixed issue with start new task button
+- Feature to generate commit message for staged changes, with unstaged as fallback
+
+## [3.28.2]
+
+- Fix for focus chain settings
+
+## [3.28.1]
+
+- Requesty: use base URL to get models and API keys
+- Removed focus chain feature flag
+
+## [3.28.0]
+
+- Synchronized Task History: Real-time task history synchronization across all Cline instances
+- Optimized GPT-5 Integration: Fine-tuned system prompts for improved performance with GPT-5 model family
+- Deep Planning Improvements: Optimized prompts for Windows/PowerShell environments and dependency exclusion
+- Streamlined UI Experience: ESC key navigation, cleaner approve/reject buttons, and improved editor panel focus
+- Smart Provider Search: Improved search functionality in API provider dropdown for faster model selection
+- Added per-provider thinking tokens configurability
+- Added Ollama custom prompt options
+- Enhanced SAP AI Core Provider: Orchestration mode support and improved model visibility
+- Added Dify.ai API Integration
+- SambaNova Updates: Added DeepSeek-V3.1 model
+- Better Gemini rate limit handling
+- OpenAI Reasoning Effort: Minimal reasoning effort configuration for OpenAI models
+- Fixed LiteLLM Caching: Anthropic caching compatibility when using LiteLLM
+- Fixed Ollama default endpoint connections
+- Fixed AutoApprove menu overflow
+- Fixed extended thinking token issue with Anthropic models
+- Fixed issue with slash commands removing text from prompt
+
+## [3.27.2]
+
+- Remove `grok-code-fast-1` promotion deadline
+
+## [3.27.1]
+
+- Add new Kimi K2 model to groq and moonshot providers
+
+## [3.27.0]
+
+- Fix `grok-code-fast-1` model information
+- Add call to action for trying free `grok-code-fast-1` in Announcement banner
+
+## [3.26.7]
+
+- Add 200k context window variant for Claude Sonnet 4 to OpenRouter and Cline providers
+
+## [3.26.6]
+
+- Add free Grok Coder model to Cline provider for users looking for a fast, free coding model option
+- Fix GPT-5 models not respecting auto-compact setting when enabled, improving context window management
+- Fix provider retry attempts not showing proper user feedback during rate limiting scenarios
+- Improve markdown and code block styling to automatically adapt when switching VS Code themes
+
+## [3.26.5]
+
+- fix (provider/vercel-ai-gateway): reduce model list load frequency in settings view
+- Fix OVSX publish command to resolve deployment failure
+
+## [3.26.4]
+
+- Update nebius ai studio models
+- Update sap provider - support reasoning effort for open ai models
+- Fix Claude 4 image input in SAP AI Core Provider
+
+## [3.26.3]
+
+- Add compact system prompt option for LM Studio and Ollama models, optimized for smaller context windows (8k or less)
+- Add token usage tracking for LM Studio models to better monitor API consumption
+- Add "Use compact prompt" checkbox in LM Studio provider settings
+- Fix "Unexpected API Response" bug with gpt-5
+
+## [3.26.2]
+
+- Improve OpenRouter model parsing to show reasoning budget sliders for all models that support thinking, not just Claude models
+- Fix OpenRouter context window error handling to properly extract error codes from error messages, resolving "Unexpected API Response" errors with GPT-5 on Cline provider
+- Fix GPT-5 context window configuration for OpenAI/OpenRouter/Cline providers to use correct 272K limit
+- Remove max tokens configuration from Sonic Alpha model
+- Add Go language support to deep-planning feature (Thanks @yuvalman!)
+- Fix typo in Focus Chain settings page (Thanks @joyceerhl!)
+
+## [3.26.1]
+
+- Add Vercel AI Gateway as a new API provider option (Thanks @joshualipman123!)
+- Improve SAP AI Core provider to show deployed and undeployed models in the UI (Thanks @yuvalman!)
+- Fix Fireworks provider configuration and functionality (Thanks @ershang-fireworks!)
+- Add telemetry tracking for MCP tool usage to help improve the extension
+- Improve telemetry tracking for rules and workflow usage analytics
+- Set Plan mode to use strict mode by default for better planning results
+
 ## [3.26.0]
 
 - Add Z AI as a new API provider with GLM-4.5 and GLM-4.5 Air models, offering competitive performance with cost-effective pricing especially for Chinese language tasks (Thanks @jues!)

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -74,7 +74,6 @@ We also welcome contributions to our [documentation](https://github.com/cline/cl
 4. Testing
     - Run `npm run test` to run tests locally. 
     - Before submitting PR, run `npm run format:fix` to format your code
-    - Run `npm run test:ci` to run tests locally
 
 ### Extension
 
@@ -157,6 +156,36 @@ Anyone can contribute code to Cline, but we ask that you follow these guidelines
     - Update existing tests if your changes affect them
     - Include both unit tests and integration tests where appropriate
 
+    **End-to-End (E2E) Testing**
+    
+    Cline includes comprehensive E2E tests using Playwright that simulate real user interactions with the extension in VS Code:
+    
+    - **Running E2E tests:**
+      ```bash
+      npm run test:e2e        # Build and run all E2E tests
+      npm run e2e             # Run tests without rebuilding
+      npm run test:e2e -- --debug  # Run with interactive debugger
+      ```
+    
+    - **Writing E2E tests:**
+      - Tests are located in `src/test/e2e/`
+      - Use the `e2e` fixture for single-root workspace tests
+      - Use `e2eMultiRoot` fixture for multi-root workspace tests
+      - Follow existing patterns in `auth.test.ts`, `chat.test.ts`, `diff.test.ts`, and `editor.test.ts`
+      - See `src/test/e2e/README.md` for detailed documentation
+    
+    - **Debug mode features:**
+      - Interactive Playwright Inspector for step-by-step debugging
+      - Record new interactions and generate test code automatically
+      - Visual VS Code instance for manual testing
+      - Element inspection and selector validation
+    
+    - **Test environment:**
+      - Automated VS Code setup with Cline extension loaded
+      - Mock API server for backend testing
+      - Temporary workspaces with test fixtures
+      - Video recording for failed tests
+
 4. **Version Management with Changesets**
 
     - Create a changeset for any user-facing changes using `npm run changeset`

README.md

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ English | <a href="https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/locales/es/README.md
 </table>
 </div>
 
-Meet Cline (pronounced /klaɪn/, like "Klein"), an AI assistant that can use your **CLI** a**N**d **E**ditor.
+Meet Cline, an AI assistant that can use your **CLI** a**N**d **E**ditor.
 
-Thanks to [Claude 3.7 Sonnet's agentic coding capabilities](https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet), Cline can handle complex software development tasks step-by-step. With tools that let him create & edit files, explore large projects, use the browser, and execute terminal commands (after you grant permission), he can assist you in ways that go beyond code completion or tech support. Cline can even use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create new tools and extend his own capabilities. While autonomous AI scripts traditionally run in sandboxed environments, this extension provides a human-in-the-loop GUI to approve every file change and terminal command, providing a safe and accessible way to explore the potential of agentic AI.
+Thanks to [Claude Sonnet's agentic coding capabilities](https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet), Cline can handle complex software development tasks step-by-step. With tools that let him create & edit files, explore large projects, use the browser, and execute terminal commands (after you grant permission), he can assist you in ways that go beyond code completion or tech support. Cline can even use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create new tools and extend his own capabilities. While autonomous AI scripts traditionally run in sandboxed environments, this extension provides a human-in-the-loop GUI to approve every file change and terminal command, providing a safe and accessible way to explore the potential of agentic AI.
 
 1. Enter your task and add images to convert mockups into functional apps or fix bugs with screenshots.
 2. Cline starts by analyzing your file structure & source code ASTs, running regex searches, and reading relevant files to get up to speed in existing projects. By carefully managing what information is added to context, Cline can provide valuable assistance even for large, complex projects without overwhelming the context window.
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ All changes made by Cline are recorded in your file's Timeline, providing an eas
 
 ### Use the Browser
 
-With Claude 3.5 Sonnet's new [Computer Use](https://www.anthropic.com/news/3-5-models-and-computer-use) capability, Cline can launch a browser, click elements, type text, and scroll, capturing screenshots and console logs at each step. This allows for interactive debugging, end-to-end testing, and even general web use! This gives him autonomy to fixing visual bugs and runtime issues without you needing to handhold and copy-pasting error logs yourself.
+With Claude Sonnet's new [Computer Use](https://www.anthropic.com/news/3-5-models-and-computer-use) capability, Cline can launch a browser, click elements, type text, and scroll, capturing screenshots and console logs at each step. This allows for interactive debugging, end-to-end testing, and even general web use! This gives him autonomy to fixing visual bugs and runtime issues without you needing to handhold and copy-pasting error logs yourself.
 
 Try asking Cline to "test the app", and watch as he runs a command like `npm run dev`, launches your locally running dev server in a browser, and performs a series of tests to confirm that everything works. [See a demo here.](https://x.com/sdrzn/status/1850880547825823989)
 

biome.jsonc

@@ -37,7 +37,8 @@
 				"useYield": "off",
 				"noConstructorReturn": "off",
 				"noInvalidPositionAtImportRule": "off",
-				"noSwitchDeclarations": "off"
+				"noSwitchDeclarations": "off",
+				"noUnusedImports": "error"
 			},
 			"a11y": "off",
 			"style": {
@@ -122,7 +123,8 @@
 			"!**/node_modules/**",
 			"!**/webview-ui/build/**",
 			"!**/generated/**",
-			"!**/proto/**"
+			"!**/proto/**",
+			"!**/tests/specs/**"
 		]
 	},
 	"plugins": [
@@ -134,7 +136,12 @@
 				"**",
 				"!**/hosts/vscode/**",
 				"!**/test/**",
-				"!src/extension.ts"
+				"!**/*.test.ts",
+				"!src/dev/**",
+				"!src/extension.ts",
+				"!src/integrations/git/commit-message-generator.ts",
+				"!src/integrations/terminal/**",
+				"!src/core/controller/ui/openWalkthrough.ts"
 			],
 			"plugins": [
 				"src/dev/grit/vscode-api.grit"
@@ -147,6 +154,7 @@
 				"!src/core/storage/FileContextTracker.ts",
 				"!src/core/context/context-tracking/FileContextTracker.ts",
 				"!src/common.ts",
+				"!src/services/logging/distinctId.ts",
 				"!src/core/storage/utils/state-helpers.ts",
 				"!src/extension.ts"
 			],

cli/.gitignore

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+cline-core-debug.log
+bin/*

cli/cline-text-logo.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+/_____/\ /_/\      /_______/\/__/\ /__/\ /_____/\     
+\:::__\/ \:\ \     \__.::._\/\::\_\\  \ \\::::_\/_    
+ \:\ \  __\:\ \       \::\ \  \:. `-\  \ \\:\/___/\   
+  \:\ \/_/\\:\ \____  _\::\ \__\:. _    \ \\::___\/_  
+   \:\_\ \ \\:\/___/\/__\::\__/\\. \`-\  \ \\:\____/\ 
+    \_____\/ \_____\/\________\/ \__\/ \__\/ \_____\/ 

cli/cmd/cline-host/main.go

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+package main
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+	"os/signal"
+	"syscall"
+
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/hostbridge"
+)
+
+var (
+	port    int
+	verbose bool
+)
+
+func main() {
+	rootCmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "cline-host",
+		Short: "Cline Host Bridge Service",
+		Long:  `A simple host bridge service that provides host operations for Cline Core.`,
+		RunE:  runServer,
+	}
+
+	rootCmd.Flags().IntVarP(&port, "port", "p", 51052, "port to listen on")
+	rootCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&verbose, "verbose", "v", false, "verbose logging")
+
+	if err := rootCmd.Execute(); err != nil {
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Error: %v\n", err)
+		os.Exit(1)
+	}
+}
+
+func runServer(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+	ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+	// Create gRPC hostbridge service
+	service := hostbridge.NewGrpcServer(port, verbose)
+
+	// Handle graceful shutdown
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	go func() {
+		sigChan := make(chan os.Signal, 1)
+		signal.Notify(sigChan, syscall.SIGINT, syscall.SIGTERM)
+		<-sigChan
+
+		if verbose {
+			log.Println("Shutting down hostbridge server...")
+		}
+
+		cancel()
+	}()
+
+	// Start server
+	if verbose {
+		log.Printf("Starting Cline Host Bridge on port %d", port)
+	}
+
+	// Run the service
+	if err := service.Start(ctx); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to run service: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/cmd/cline/main.go

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+package main
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+var (
+	coreAddress  string
+	cfgFile      string
+	verbose      bool
+	outputFormat string
+)
+
+func main() {
+	rootCmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "cline",
+		Short: "Cline CLI - AI-powered coding assistant",
+		Long: `A command-line interface for interacting with Cline AI coding assistant.
+
+This CLI provides access to Cline's task management, configuration, and
+monitoring capabilities from the terminal.`,
+		PersistentPreRunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if outputFormat != "rich" && outputFormat != "json" && outputFormat != "plain" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("invalid output format '%s': must be one of 'rich', 'json', or 'plain'", outputFormat)
+			}
+
+			return global.InitializeGlobalConfig(&global.GlobalConfig{
+				ConfigPath:   cfgFile,
+				Verbose:      verbose,
+				OutputFormat: outputFormat,
+				CoreAddress:  coreAddress,
+			})
+		},
+	}
+
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().StringVar(&coreAddress, "address", fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", common.DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT), "Cline Core gRPC address")
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().StringVar(&cfgFile, "config", "", "config file (default is $HOME/.cline/config.yaml)")
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().BoolVarP(&verbose, "verbose", "v", false, "verbose output")
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().StringVarP(&outputFormat, "output-format", "o", "rich", "output format (rich|json|plain)")
+
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewTaskCommand())
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewInstanceCommand())
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewVersionCommand())
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewAuthCommand())
+
+	if err := rootCmd.ExecuteContext(context.Background()); err != nil {
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Error: %v\n", err)
+		os.Exit(1)
+	}
+}

cli/e2e/default_update_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+)
+
+// 2. Multi-instance start: default_instance remains the first started.
+func TestMultiInstanceDefaultUnchanged(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start first instance and wait healthy
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	out1 := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out1.CoreInstances) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 instance, got %d", len(out1.CoreInstances))
+	}
+	firstAddr := out1.CoreInstances[0].Address
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, firstAddr, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Start second instance
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	out2 := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out2.CoreInstances) < 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 2 instances, got %d", len(out2.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Default should remain the first started address
+	if out2.DefaultInstance != firstAddr {
+		t.Fatalf("default changed; expected %s, got %s", firstAddr, out2.DefaultInstance)
+	}
+}
+
+// 6. Default.json update after removal of current default
+func TestDefaultJsonUpdateAfterRemoval(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start two instances
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) < 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 2 instances, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Choose second as new default
+	target := out.CoreInstances[1]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, target.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Set as default
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "use", target.Address)
+
+	// Verify default switched
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if out.DefaultInstance != target.Address {
+		t.Fatalf("default_instance not updated to %s (got %s)", target.Address, out.DefaultInstance)
+	}
+
+	// Kill the default instance using runtime PID discovery
+	corePID := getCorePID(t, target.Address)
+	if corePID <= 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("could not find PID for core process at %s", target.Address)
+	}
+	t.Logf("Killing cline-core process PID %d for instance %s", corePID, target.Address)
+	if err := syscall.Kill(corePID, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("kill pid %d: %v", corePID, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for removal
+	waitForAddressRemoved(t, target.Address, longTimeout)
+
+	// Clean up dangling host process (SIGKILL leaves these behind by design)
+	t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process on port %d", target.HostPort())
+	findAndKillHostProcess(t, target.HostPort())
+
+	// Ensure default_instance updated to another available instance (or removed if none remain)
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+
+	// If there are instances left, default_instance must be one of them
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) > 0 {
+		found := false
+		for _, it := range out.CoreInstances {
+			if out.DefaultInstance == it.Address {
+				found = true
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		if !found {
+			t.Fatalf("default_instance %s not set to an existing instance after removal", out.DefaultInstance)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// No instances remain; cli-default-instance.json should be removed
+		clineDir := getClineDir(t)
+		defPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+		if _, err := os.Stat(defPath); err == nil {
+			t.Fatalf("expected cli-default-instance.json removed when no instances remain")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Also verify cli-default-instance.json on disk reflects the in-memory default (if any)
+	clineDir := getClineDir(t)
+	defPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) > 0 {
+		raw, err := os.ReadFile(defPath)
+		if err != nil {
+			t.Fatalf("read cli-default-instance.json: %v", err)
+		}
+		var tmp struct {
+			DefaultInstance string `json:"default_instance"`
+		}
+		if err := json.Unmarshal(raw, &tmp); err != nil {
+			t.Fatalf("unmarshal cli-default-instance.json: %v", err)
+		}
+		if tmp.DefaultInstance != out.DefaultInstance {
+			t.Fatalf("cli-default-instance.json mismatch: file=%s list=%s", tmp.DefaultInstance, out.DefaultInstance)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// 11. SQLite database missing (edge): list succeeds and returns empty set
+func TestRegistryDirMissingEdge(t *testing.T) {
+	clineDir := setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	// Remove the settings directory entirely (which contains locks.db)
+	settingsDir := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER)
+	if err := os.RemoveAll(settingsDir); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("RemoveAll(%s): %v", common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, err)
+	}
+
+	// Listing should succeed and return empty results
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), defaultTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 0 instances after removing %s dir, got %d", common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Ensure cli-default-instance.json not present
+	defPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+	if _, err := os.Stat(defPath); err == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("expected no cli-default-instance.json after removing %s dir", common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER)
+	}
+}

cli/e2e/helpers_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,378 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"net"
+	"os"
+	"os/exec"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strconv"
+	"strings"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+const (
+	defaultTimeout  = 30 * time.Second
+	longTimeout     = 60 * time.Second
+	pollInterval    = 250 * time.Millisecond
+	instancesBinRel = "../bin/cline"
+)
+
+func repoAwareBinPath(t *testing.T) string {
+	// Tests live in repoRoot/cli/e2e. Binary is at repoRoot/cli/bin/cline
+	t.Helper()
+	wd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Getwd error: %v", err)
+	}
+	// cli/e2e -> cli/bin/cline
+	p := filepath.Clean(filepath.Join(wd, instancesBinRel))
+	if _, err := os.Stat(p); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("CLI binary not found at %s; run `npm run compile-cli` first: %v", p, err)
+	}
+	return p
+}
+
+func setTempClineDir(t *testing.T) string {
+	t.Helper()
+	dir := t.TempDir()
+	clineDir := filepath.Join(dir, ".cline")
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(clineDir, 0o755); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("mkdir clineDir: %v", err)
+	}
+	t.Setenv("CLINE_DIR", clineDir)
+	return clineDir
+}
+
+func runCLI(ctx context.Context, t *testing.T, args ...string) (string, string, int) {
+	t.Helper()
+	bin := repoAwareBinPath(t)
+
+	// Ensure CLI uses the same CLINE_DIR as the tests by passing --config=<CLINE_DIR>
+	// (InitializeGlobalConfig uses ConfigPath as the base directory for registry.)
+	if clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR"); clineDir != "" && !contains(args, "--config") {
+		// Prepend persistent flag so Cobra sees it regardless of subcommand position
+		args = append([]string{"--config", clineDir}, args...)
+	}
+
+	cmd := exec.CommandContext(ctx, bin, args...)
+	// Run CLI from repo root so relative paths inside CLI (./cli/bin/...) resolve
+	if wd, err := os.Getwd(); err == nil {
+		repoRoot := filepath.Clean(filepath.Join(wd, "..", ".."))
+		cmd.Dir = repoRoot
+	}
+	// propagate env including CLINE_DIR
+	cmd.Env = os.Environ()
+	outB, errB := &strings.Builder{}, &strings.Builder{}
+	cmd.Stdout = outB
+	cmd.Stderr = errB
+	err := cmd.Run()
+	exit := 0
+	if err != nil {
+		// Extract exit code if possible
+		if ee, ok := err.(*exec.ExitError); ok {
+			exit = ee.ExitCode()
+		} else {
+			exit = -1
+		}
+	}
+	return outB.String(), errB.String(), exit
+}
+
+func mustRunCLI(ctx context.Context, t *testing.T, args ...string) string {
+	t.Helper()
+	out, errOut, exit := runCLI(ctx, t, args...)
+	if exit != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("cline %v failed (exit=%d)\nstdout:\n%s\nstderr:\n%s", args, exit, out, errOut)
+	}
+	return out
+}
+
+func listInstancesJSON(ctx context.Context, t *testing.T) common.InstancesOutput {
+	t.Helper()
+	// Trigger CLI to perform cleanup/health by invoking list (table output is ignored)
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "list")
+
+	// Read from SQLite locks database to build structured output
+	clineDir := getClineDir(t)
+
+	// Load default instance from settings file
+	defaultInstance := readDefaultInstanceFromSettings(t, clineDir)
+
+	// Load instances from SQLite
+	instances := readInstancesFromSQLite(t, clineDir)
+
+	return common.InstancesOutput{
+		DefaultInstance: defaultInstance,
+		CoreInstances:   instances,
+	}
+}
+
+func hasAddress(in common.InstancesOutput, addr string) bool {
+	for _, it := range in.CoreInstances {
+		if it.Address == addr {
+			return true
+		}
+	}
+	return false
+}
+
+func getByAddress(in common.InstancesOutput, addr string) (common.CoreInstanceInfo, bool) {
+	for _, it := range in.CoreInstances {
+		if it.Address == addr {
+			return it, true
+		}
+	}
+	return common.CoreInstanceInfo{}, false
+}
+
+func waitFor(t *testing.T, timeout time.Duration, cond func() (bool, string)) {
+	t.Helper()
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(timeout)
+	for {
+		ok, msg := cond()
+		if ok {
+			return
+		}
+		if time.Now().After(deadline) {
+			t.Fatalf("waitFor timeout: %s", msg)
+		}
+		time.Sleep(pollInterval)
+	}
+}
+
+func waitForAddressHealthy(t *testing.T, addr string, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), timeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	t.Logf("Waiting for gRPC health check on %s...", addr)
+
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		if common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, addr) {
+			return true, ""
+		}
+		return false, fmt.Sprintf("gRPC health check failed for %s", addr)
+	})
+
+	t.Logf("gRPC health check passed for %s", addr)
+}
+
+func waitForAddressRemoved(t *testing.T, addr string, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), timeout)
+	defer cancel()
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+		if hasAddress(out, addr) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("address %s still present", addr)
+		}
+		return true, ""
+	})
+}
+
+func findFreePort(t *testing.T) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	l, err := net.Listen("tcp", "127.0.0.1:0")
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("listen 127.0.0.1:0: %v", err)
+	}
+	defer l.Close()
+	_, portStr, _ := net.SplitHostPort(l.Addr().String())
+	var port int
+	fmt.Sscanf(portStr, "%d", &port)
+	return port
+}
+
+func getClineDir(t *testing.T) string {
+	t.Helper()
+	clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR")
+	if clineDir == "" {
+		t.Fatalf("CLINE_DIR not set")
+	}
+	return clineDir
+}
+
+// isPortInUse checks if a port is currently in use by any process
+func isPortInUse(port int) bool {
+	conn, err := net.Listen("tcp", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", port))
+	if err != nil {
+		return true // Port is in use
+	}
+	conn.Close()
+	return false // Port is free
+}
+
+// waitForPortClosed waits for a port to become free (no process listening)
+func waitForPortClosed(t *testing.T, port int, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		if isPortInUse(port) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("port %d still in use", port)
+		}
+		return true, ""
+	})
+}
+
+// waitForPortsClosed waits for both core and host ports to become free
+func waitForPortsClosed(t *testing.T, corePort, hostPort int, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		if isPortInUse(corePort) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("core port %d still in use", corePort)
+		}
+		if isPortInUse(hostPort) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("host port %d still in use", hostPort)
+		}
+		return true, ""
+	})
+}
+
+// findAndKillHostProcess finds and kills any process listening on the host port
+// This is used to clean up dangling host processes after SIGKILL tests
+func findAndKillHostProcess(t *testing.T, hostPort int) {
+	t.Helper()
+	// Use lsof to find process listening on the host port
+	cmd := exec.Command("lsof", "-ti", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", hostPort))
+	output, err := cmd.Output()
+	if err != nil {
+		// No process found on port - that's fine
+		return
+	}
+
+	pidStr := strings.TrimSpace(string(output))
+	if pidStr == "" {
+		return
+	}
+
+	var pid int
+	if _, err := fmt.Sscanf(pidStr, "%d", &pid); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: could not parse PID from lsof output: %s", pidStr)
+		return
+	}
+
+	if pid > 0 {
+		t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process PID %d on port %d", pid, hostPort)
+		if err := syscall.Kill(pid, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+			t.Logf("Warning: failed to kill dangling host process %d: %v", pid, err)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// getPIDByPort returns the PID of the process listening on the specified port (fallback method)
+func getPIDByPort(t *testing.T, port int) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	cmd := exec.Command("lsof", "-ti", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", port))
+	output, err := cmd.Output()
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0 // Process not found
+	}
+
+	pidStr := strings.TrimSpace(string(output))
+	if pidStr == "" {
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	pid, err := strconv.Atoi(pidStr)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: could not parse PID from lsof output: %s", pidStr)
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	return pid
+}
+
+// getCorePIDViaRPC returns the PID of the cline-core process using RPC (preferred method)
+func getCorePIDViaRPC(t *testing.T, address string) int {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	// Initialize global config to access registry
+	clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR")
+	if clineDir == "" {
+		t.Logf("Warning: CLINE_DIR not set, falling back to lsof")
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	cfg := &global.GlobalConfig{
+		ConfigPath: clineDir,
+	}
+
+	if err := global.InitializeGlobalConfig(cfg); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: failed to initialize global config, falling back to lsof: %v", err)
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 5*time.Second)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Get client for the address
+	client, err := global.Clients.GetRegistry().GetClient(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: failed to get client for %s, falling back to lsof: %v", address, err)
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	// Call GetProcessInfo RPC
+	processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: GetProcessInfo RPC failed for %s, falling back to lsof: %v", address, err)
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	return int(processInfo.ProcessId)
+}
+
+// getCorePIDViaLsof returns the PID using lsof (fallback method)
+func getCorePIDViaLsof(t *testing.T, address string) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	_, portStr, err := net.SplitHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: invalid address format %s", address)
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	port, err := strconv.Atoi(portStr)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: invalid port in address %s", address)
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	return getPIDByPort(t, port)
+}
+
+// getCorePID returns the PID of the cline-core process for the given address
+// Uses RPC first, falls back to lsof if RPC fails
+func getCorePID(t *testing.T, address string) int {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	// Try RPC first (preferred method)
+	if pid := getCorePIDViaRPC(t, address); pid > 0 {
+		return pid
+	}
+
+	// Fall back to lsof if RPC fails
+	return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+}
+
+// getHostPID returns the PID of the cline-host process for the given host port
+func getHostPID(t *testing.T, hostPort int) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	return getPIDByPort(t, hostPort)
+}
+
+// contains reports whether slice has the target string.
+func contains(slice []string, target string) bool {
+	for _, s := range slice {
+		if s == target {
+			return true
+		}
+	}
+	return false
+}

cli/e2e/main_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strings"
+	"testing"
+)
+
+// TestMain validates required artifacts exist before running E2E tests.
+// It does NOT build artifacts. Build manually via:
+//
+//	npm run compile-standalone
+//	npm run compile-cli
+func TestMain(m *testing.M) {
+	// Determine repo root from cli/e2e
+	wd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "getwd: %v\n", err)
+		os.Exit(2)
+	}
+	repoRoot := filepath.Clean(filepath.Join(wd, "..", ".."))
+
+	cliBin := filepath.Join(repoRoot, "cli", "bin", "cline")
+	coreJS := filepath.Join(repoRoot, "dist-standalone", "cline-core.js")
+
+	missing := []string{}
+	if _, err := os.Stat(cliBin); err != nil {
+		missing = append(missing, cliBin)
+	}
+	if _, err := os.Stat(coreJS); err != nil {
+		missing = append(missing, coreJS)
+	}
+
+	if len(missing) > 0 {
+		if testing.Short() {
+			// Optional quality-of-life: allow skipping with -short when artifacts are absent
+			fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "[e2e] skipping (-short) due to missing artifacts:\n  %s\n", strings.Join(missing, "\n  "))
+			os.Exit(0)
+		}
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Missing required build artifacts for E2E tests:\n  %s\n\nPlease build them first:\n  npm run compile-standalone\n  npm run compile-cli\n", strings.Join(missing, "\n  "))
+		os.Exit(2)
+	}
+
+	os.Exit(m.Run())
+}

cli/e2e/mixed_stress_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+)
+
+// 9. Mixed localhost vs 127.0.0.1 addresses coexist and are both healthy
+func TestMixedLocalhostVs127Coexist(t *testing.T) {
+	clineDir := setTempClineDir(t)
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start one instance
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+	// Get the running instance and its port/PID
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) == 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 1 instance")
+	}
+	inst := out.CoreInstances[0]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, inst.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Manually add a SQLite entry for the same port but 127.0.0.1 host
+	addr127 := fmt.Sprintf("127.0.0.1:%d", inst.CorePort())
+	dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+
+	if err := insertRemoteInstanceIntoSQLite(t, dbPath, addr127, inst.CorePort(), inst.HostPort()); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("insert 127 alias entry: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Verify both addresses appear and are healthy
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, inst.Address, defaultTimeout)
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr127, defaultTimeout)
+
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if !hasAddress(out, inst.Address) || !hasAddress(out, addr127) {
+		t.Fatalf("expected both %s and %s present", inst.Address, addr127)
+	}
+}
+
+// 10. Start-stop stress: loop starting then killing instances; ensure no leftovers
+func TestStartStopStress(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	for i := 0; i < 3; i++ { // keep small for CI time
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+		defer cancel()
+
+		// Snapshot current addresses
+		before := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+		beforeSet := map[string]struct{}{}
+		for _, it := range before.CoreInstances {
+			beforeSet[it.Address] = struct{}{}
+		}
+
+		// Start a new instance
+		_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+		// Find the new instance address
+		var newAddr string
+		waitFor(t, defaultTimeout, func() (bool, string) {
+			after := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+			for _, it := range after.CoreInstances {
+				if _, ok := beforeSet[it.Address]; !ok {
+					newAddr = it.Address
+					return true, ""
+				}
+			}
+			return false, "new instance address not detected yet"
+		})
+
+		// Wait healthy
+		waitForAddressHealthy(t, newAddr, defaultTimeout)
+
+		// Get PID using runtime discovery and kill it
+		after := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+		info, ok := getByAddress(after, newAddr)
+		if !ok {
+			t.Fatalf("new instance %s missing", newAddr)
+		}
+
+		// Get PID using runtime discovery
+		corePID := getCorePID(t, info.Address)
+		if corePID <= 0 {
+			t.Fatalf("could not find PID for new instance at %s", info.Address)
+		}
+
+		t.Logf("Killing new instance %s (PID %d) for iteration %d", info.Address, corePID, i)
+		if err := syscall.Kill(corePID, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+			t.Fatalf("kill pid %d: %v", corePID, err)
+		}
+
+		// Wait removed from SQLite database
+		waitForAddressRemoved(t, newAddr, longTimeout)
+
+		// Verify instance is removed from SQLite database
+		clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR")
+		if clineDir != "" {
+			dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+			if verifyInstanceExistsInSQLite(t, dbPath, newAddr) {
+				t.Fatalf("expected instance removed from SQLite database: %s", newAddr)
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Clean up dangling host process (SIGKILL leaves these behind by design)
+		t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process on port %d for iteration %d", info.HostPort(), i)
+		findAndKillHostProcess(t, info.HostPort())
+
+		// Verify both ports are now free
+		waitForPortsClosed(t, info.CorePort(), info.HostPort(), defaultTimeout)
+	}
+}

cli/e2e/sqlite_helper.go

@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"database/sql"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strconv"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	_ "github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// readInstancesFromSQLite reads instances directly from the SQLite database for testing
+func readInstancesFromSQLite(t *testing.T, clineDir string) []common.CoreInstanceInfo {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+
+	// Check if database exists
+	if _, err := os.Stat(dbPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		return []common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to open SQLite database: %v", err)
+		return []common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	// Query instance locks
+	query := common.SelectInstanceLockHoldersAscSQL
+
+	rows, err := db.Query(query)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to query instance locks: %v", err)
+		return []common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var instances []common.CoreInstanceInfo
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var heldBy, lockTarget string
+		var lockedAt int64
+
+		err := rows.Scan(&heldBy, &lockTarget, &lockedAt)
+		if err != nil {
+			t.Logf("Warning: Failed to scan lock row: %v", err)
+			continue
+		}
+
+		// Create InstanceInfo
+		info := common.CoreInstanceInfo{
+			Address:            heldBy,
+			HostServiceAddress: lockTarget,
+			Status:             grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN, // Will be updated by health check
+			LastSeen:           time.Unix(lockedAt/1000, 0),                // Convert from milliseconds
+		}
+
+		instances = append(instances, info)
+	}
+
+	return instances
+}
+
+// readDefaultInstanceFromSettings reads the default instance from the settings file
+func readDefaultInstanceFromSettings(t *testing.T, clineDir string) string {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	data, err := os.ReadFile(settingsPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		if os.IsNotExist(err) {
+			return ""
+		}
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to read default instance file: %v", err)
+		return ""
+	}
+
+	var tmp struct {
+		DefaultInstance string `json:"default_instance"`
+	}
+	if err := json.Unmarshal(data, &tmp); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to parse default instance file: %v", err)
+		return ""
+	}
+
+	return tmp.DefaultInstance
+}
+
+// insertRemoteInstanceIntoSQLite inserts a remote instance entry directly into SQLite for testing
+func insertRemoteInstanceIntoSQLite(t *testing.T, dbPath, address string, corePort, hostPort int) error {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	// Initialize database schema for testing
+	createTableSQL := `
+		CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS locks (
+			id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+			held_by TEXT NOT NULL,
+			lock_type TEXT NOT NULL CHECK (lock_type IN ('file', 'instance', 'folder')),
+			lock_target TEXT NOT NULL,
+			locked_at INTEGER NOT NULL,
+			UNIQUE(lock_type, lock_target)
+		);
+	`
+	createIndexesSQL := `
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_locks_held_by ON locks(held_by);
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_locks_type ON locks(lock_type);
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_locks_target ON locks(lock_target);
+	`
+
+	if _, err := db.Exec(createTableSQL); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	if _, err := db.Exec(createIndexesSQL); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Insert the remote instance
+	hostAddress := "remote.example.com:0"
+	if hostPort != 0 {
+		hostAddress = "remote.example.com:" + strconv.Itoa(hostPort)
+	}
+
+	insertSQL := `INSERT INTO locks (held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at) VALUES (?, 'instance', ?, ?)`
+	_, err = db.Exec(insertSQL, address, hostAddress, time.Now().Unix()*1000)
+	return err
+}
+
+// verifyInstanceExistsInSQLite checks if an instance exists in the SQLite database
+func verifyInstanceExistsInSQLite(t *testing.T, dbPath, address string) bool {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Failed to open database: %v", err)
+		return false
+	}
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	query := `SELECT COUNT(*) FROM locks WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'`
+	var count int
+	err = db.QueryRow(query, address).Scan(&count)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Failed to query database: %v", err)
+		return false
+	}
+
+	return count > 0
+}

cli/e2e/start_list_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+)
+
+// TestStartAndList verifies self-registration and default.json semantics in a fresh CLINE_DIR.
+func TestStartAndList(t *testing.T) {
+	clineDir := setTempClineDir(t)
+	t.Logf("Using temp CLINE_DIR: %s", clineDir)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	t.Logf("Starting new instance...")
+	// Start a new instance
+	startOutput := mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	t.Logf("Instance start output: %s", startOutput)
+
+	t.Logf("Listing instances to check registration...")
+	// It should appear healthy in list JSON and be the default.
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	t.Logf("Found %d instances after start", len(out.CoreInstances))
+
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 instance, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	addr := out.CoreInstances[0].Address
+	t.Logf("Instance address: %s, status: %s", addr, out.CoreInstances[0].Status)
+
+	t.Logf("Waiting for address %s to become healthy...", addr)
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr, defaultTimeout)
+	t.Logf("Address %s is now healthy", addr)
+
+	t.Logf("Checking default instance configuration...")
+	// Default should be set to the new instance.
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	t.Logf("Default instance: %s", out.DefaultInstance)
+
+	if out.DefaultInstance == "" {
+		t.Fatalf("default_instance not set")
+	}
+	if out.DefaultInstance != out.CoreInstances[0].Address {
+		t.Fatalf("expected default_instance=%s, got %s", out.CoreInstances[0].Address, out.DefaultInstance)
+	}
+
+	t.Logf("TestStartAndList completed successfully")
+}
+
+// TestTaskNewDefault ensures tasks route to default instance.
+func TestTaskNewDefault(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start one instance and wait for healthy
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 instance, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+	addr := out.CoreInstances[0].Address
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Create a new task at default (success is sufficient)
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "task", "new", "hello world")
+}
+
+// TestExplicitAddressAutoStart verifies that giving an explicit address auto-starts an instance and routes the task.
+func TestExplicitAddressAutoStart(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Find a free port and use explicit address. This should auto-start an instance.
+	port := findFreePort(t)
+	addr := "localhost:" + itoa(port)
+
+	// Run a task at explicit address (auto-start path)
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "task", "new", "--address", "localhost:"+itoa(port), "explicit address task")
+
+	// Verify the instance is present and healthy
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr, defaultTimeout)
+}
+
+// TestCrashCleanup verifies that after SIGKILL of a local core, the cleanup removes the registry entry.
+// Also tests graceful shutdown (SIGTERM) vs crash cleanup and ensures no dangling host processes.
+func TestCrashCleanup(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start two instances for testing both graceful and crash scenarios
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) < 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 2 instances, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Test 1: Graceful shutdown (SIGTERM) - should clean up both processes
+	gracefulTarget := out.CoreInstances[0]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, gracefulTarget.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Get PID using runtime discovery
+	gracefulPID := getCorePID(t, gracefulTarget.Address)
+	if gracefulPID <= 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("could not find PID for graceful target at %s", gracefulTarget.Address)
+	}
+
+	t.Logf("Testing graceful shutdown (SIGTERM) for instance %s (PID %d)", gracefulTarget.Address, gracefulPID)
+	if err := syscall.Kill(gracefulPID, syscall.SIGTERM); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("kill SIGTERM pid %d: %v", gracefulPID, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for registry cleanup
+	waitForAddressRemoved(t, gracefulTarget.Address, longTimeout)
+
+	// Verify both core and host ports are freed (no dangling processes)
+	waitForPortsClosed(t, gracefulTarget.CorePort(), gracefulTarget.HostPort(), defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Verify the instance is removed from SQLite (no file to check anymore)
+	// The waitForAddressRemoved already confirms the instance is gone from the registry
+
+	// Test 2: Crash cleanup (SIGKILL) - creates dangling host process that we must clean up
+	crashTarget := out.CoreInstances[1]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, crashTarget.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Get PID using runtime discovery
+	crashPID := getCorePID(t, crashTarget.Address)
+	if crashPID <= 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("could not find PID for crash target at %s", crashTarget.Address)
+	}
+
+	t.Logf("Testing crash cleanup (SIGKILL) for instance %s (PID %d)", crashTarget.Address, crashPID)
+	if err := syscall.Kill(crashPID, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("kill SIGKILL pid %d: %v", crashPID, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for registry cleanup
+	waitForAddressRemoved(t, crashTarget.Address, longTimeout)
+
+	// Verify the instance is removed from SQLite (no file to check anymore)
+	// The waitForAddressRemoved already confirms the instance is gone from the registry
+
+	// Clean up dangling host process (SIGKILL leaves these behind by design)
+	t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process %s", crashTarget.HostServiceAddress)
+	findAndKillHostProcess(t, crashTarget.HostPort())
+
+	// Verify both ports are now free
+	waitForPortsClosed(t, crashTarget.CorePort(), crashTarget.HostPort(), defaultTimeout)
+}
+
+// itoa is a small helper for readability
+func itoa(i int) string {
+	return strconvItoa(i)
+}
+
+// minimal inline int->string to avoid extra imports in helpers
+func strconvItoa(i int) string {
+	// simple fast path
+	return fmtInt(i)
+}
+
+func fmtInt(i int) string {
+	// allocate small buffer; ints here are short
+	return (func(n int) string {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("%d", n)
+	})(i)
+}

cli/go.mod

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+module github.com/cline/cli
+
+go 1.23.0
+
+require (
+	github.com/cline/grpc-go v0.0.0
+	github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3 v1.14.24
+	github.com/spf13/cobra v1.8.0
+	google.golang.org/grpc v1.75.0
+)
+
+replace github.com/cline/grpc-go => ../src/generated/grpc-go
+
+require (
+	github.com/inconshreveable/mousetrap v1.1.0 // indirect
+	github.com/spf13/pflag v1.0.5 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/net v0.41.0 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/sys v0.33.0 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/text v0.26.0 // indirect
+	google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/rpc v0.0.0-20250707201910-8d1bb00bc6a7 // indirect
+	google.golang.org/protobuf v1.36.6 // indirect
+)

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cli/pkg/cli/auth.go

@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"bufio"
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+var isSessionAuthenticated bool
+
+func NewAuthCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	return &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "auth",
+		Short: "Sign in to Cline",
+		Long:  `Complete the authentication flow in browser to sign in to Cline.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			return handleAuthCommand(cmd.Context())
+		},
+	}
+}
+
+func handleAuthCommand(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Print("Authenticating with Cline...\n")
+	if IsAuthenticated(ctx) {
+		return signOutDialog(ctx)
+	}
+
+	if err := signIn(ctx); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	
+	fmt.Println("You are signed in!")
+	return nil
+}
+
+func signOut(ctx context.Context) error {
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	if _, err = client.Account.AccountLogoutClicked(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{}); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	isSessionAuthenticated = false
+	fmt.Println("You have been signed out of Cline.")
+	return nil
+}
+
+func signOutDialog(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Print("You are already signed in to Cline.\nWould you like to sign out? (y/N): ")
+
+	scanner := bufio.NewScanner(os.Stdin)
+	if !scanner.Scan() {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	response := strings.ToLower(strings.TrimSpace(scanner.Text()))
+	if response == "y" || response == "yes" {
+		if err := signOut(ctx); err != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Failed to sign out: %v\n", err)
+			return err
+		}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func signIn(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if IsAuthenticated(ctx) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	verboseLog("Ensuring default instance exists...")
+	if err := ensureDefaultInstance(ctx); err != nil {
+		verboseLog("Failed to ensure default instance: %v", err)
+		return err
+	}
+
+	verboseLog("Default instance ensured successfully.")
+	time.Sleep(2 * time.Second) // Allow services to start
+
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		verboseLog("Failed to obtain client: %v", err)
+		return err
+	}
+
+	_, err = client.Account.AccountLoginClicked(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		verboseLog("Failed to login: %v", err)
+		return err
+	}
+
+	isSessionAuthenticated = true
+	verboseLog("Login successful")
+	return nil
+}
+
+func IsAuthenticated(ctx context.Context) bool {
+	if isSessionAuthenticated {
+		return true
+	}
+
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false
+	}
+
+	_, err = client.Account.GetUserCredits(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	return err == nil
+}
+
+func verboseLog(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	if global.Config != nil && global.Config.Verbose {
+		fmt.Printf("[VERBOSE] "+format+"\n", args...)
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/deduplicator.go

@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"crypto/md5"
+	"fmt"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// MessageDeduplicator handles message deduplication to prevent duplicate displays
+type MessageDeduplicator struct {
+	mu            sync.RWMutex
+	seenMessages  map[string]time.Time
+	maxAge        time.Duration
+	cleanupTicker *time.Ticker
+}
+
+// NewMessageDeduplicator creates a new message deduplicator
+func NewMessageDeduplicator() *MessageDeduplicator {
+	d := &MessageDeduplicator{
+		seenMessages:  make(map[string]time.Time),
+		maxAge:        5 * time.Minute,                 // Keep messages for 5 minutes
+		cleanupTicker: time.NewTicker(1 * time.Minute), // Cleanup every minute
+	}
+
+	// Start cleanup goroutine
+	go d.cleanup()
+
+	return d
+}
+
+// IsDuplicate checks if a message is a duplicate
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) IsDuplicate(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool {
+	d.mu.Lock()
+	defer d.mu.Unlock()
+
+	// Create a hash of the message content
+	hash := d.hashMessage(msg)
+
+	// Check if we've seen this message recently
+	if lastSeen, exists := d.seenMessages[hash]; exists {
+		// If we've seen it within the last few seconds, it's a duplicate
+		if time.Since(lastSeen) < 2*time.Second {
+			return true
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Mark this message as seen
+	d.seenMessages[hash] = time.Now()
+	return false
+}
+
+// hashMessage creates a hash of the message for deduplication
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) hashMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage) string {
+	// Create a hash based on message content, type, and timestamp
+	content := fmt.Sprintf("%s|%s|%s|%d",
+		string(msg.Type),
+		msg.Say,
+		msg.Ask,
+		msg.Timestamp)
+
+	// For partial messages, include the text content in the hash
+	if msg.Partial {
+		content += "|" + msg.Text
+	}
+
+	hash := md5.Sum([]byte(content))
+	return fmt.Sprintf("%x", hash)
+}
+
+// cleanup removes old entries from the seen messages map
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) cleanup() {
+	for range d.cleanupTicker.C {
+		d.mu.Lock()
+		now := time.Now()
+
+		// Remove entries older than maxAge
+		for hash, timestamp := range d.seenMessages {
+			if now.Sub(timestamp) > d.maxAge {
+				delete(d.seenMessages, hash)
+			}
+		}
+
+		d.mu.Unlock()
+	}
+}
+
+// Stop stops the cleanup goroutine
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) Stop() {
+	if d.cleanupTicker != nil {
+		d.cleanupTicker.Stop()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/renderer.go

@@ -0,0 +1,176 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+type Renderer struct {
+	typewriter *TypewriterPrinter
+}
+
+func NewRenderer() *Renderer {
+	return &Renderer{
+		typewriter: NewTypewriterPrinter(DefaultTypewriterConfig()),
+	}
+}
+
+// RenderMessage renders a message with timestamp and prefix
+func (r *Renderer) RenderMessage(timestamp, prefix, text string) error {
+	if text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	cleanText := r.sanitizeText(text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, cleanText)
+	return nil
+}
+
+// RenderCommand renders a command execution
+func (r *Renderer) RenderCommand(timestamp, command string, isExecuting bool) error {
+	if isExecuting {
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "EXEC", command)
+	} else {
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "CMD", command)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// formatNumber formats numbers with k/m abbreviations
+func formatNumber(n int) string {
+	if n >= 1000000 {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("%.1fm", float64(n)/1000000.0)
+	} else if n >= 1000 {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("%.1fk", float64(n)/1000.0)
+	}
+	return fmt.Sprintf("%d", n)
+}
+
+// formatUsageInfo formats token usage information (extracted from RenderAPI)
+func (r *Renderer) formatUsageInfo(tokensIn, tokensOut, cacheReads, cacheWrites int, cost float64) string {
+	tokenDetails := fmt.Sprintf("[tokens in: %s, out: %s; cache read: %s, write: %s]",
+		formatNumber(tokensIn),
+		formatNumber(tokensOut),
+		formatNumber(cacheReads),
+		formatNumber(cacheWrites))
+
+	return fmt.Sprintf("%s ($%.4f)", tokenDetails, cost)
+}
+
+// RenderAPI renders API request information
+func (r *Renderer) RenderAPI(timestamp, status string, apiInfo *types.APIRequestInfo) error {
+	if apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+		message := fmt.Sprintf("%s %s", status, r.formatUsageInfo(apiInfo.TokensIn, apiInfo.TokensOut, apiInfo.CacheReads, apiInfo.CacheWrites, apiInfo.Cost))
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "API INFO", message)
+	} else {
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "API INFO", status)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// RenderRetry renders retry information
+func (r *Renderer) RenderRetry(timestamp string, attempt, maxAttempts, delaySec int) error {
+	message := fmt.Sprintf("Retrying failed attempt %d/%d", attempt, maxAttempts)
+	if delaySec > 0 {
+		message += fmt.Sprintf(" in %d seconds", delaySec)
+	}
+	message += "..."
+	r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "API INFO", message)
+	return nil
+}
+
+// RenderTaskList displays task history with improved formatting
+func (r *Renderer) RenderTaskList(tasks []*cline.TaskItem) error {
+	const maxTasks = 20
+
+	startIndex := 0
+	if len(tasks) > maxTasks {
+		startIndex = len(tasks) - maxTasks
+	}
+
+	recentTasks := tasks[startIndex:]
+
+	r.typewriter.PrintfLn("=== Task History (showing last %d of %d total tasks) ===\n", len(recentTasks), len(tasks))
+
+	for i, task := range recentTasks {
+		r.typewriter.PrintfLn("Task ID: %s", task.Id)
+
+		description := task.Task
+		if len(description) > 1000 {
+			description = description[:1000] + "..."
+		}
+		r.typewriter.PrintfLn("Message: %s", description)
+
+		usageInfo := r.formatUsageInfo(int(task.TokensIn), int(task.TokensOut), int(task.CacheReads), int(task.CacheWrites), task.TotalCost)
+		r.typewriter.PrintfLn("Usage  : %s", usageInfo)
+
+		// Single space between tasks (except last)
+		if i < len(recentTasks)-1 {
+			r.typewriter.PrintfLn("")
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) RenderDebug(format string, args ...interface{}) error {
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		timestamp := time.Now().Format("15:04:05")
+		message := fmt.Sprintf(format, args...)
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "[DEBUG]", message)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) ClearLine() {
+	fmt.Print("\r\033[K")
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) MoveCursorUp(n int) {
+	fmt.Printf("\033[%dA", n)
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) sanitizeText(text string) string {
+	text = strings.TrimSpace(text)
+
+	if text == "" {
+		return ""
+	}
+
+	// Remove control characters and escape sequences
+	var result strings.Builder
+	for _, r := range text {
+		// Keep printable characters, spaces, tabs, and newlines
+		if r >= 32 || r == '\t' || r == '\n' || r == '\r' {
+			result.WriteRune(r)
+		}
+		// Skip control characters (0-31 except tab, newline, carriage return)
+	}
+
+	return result.String()
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) SetTypewriterEnabled(enabled bool) {
+	r.typewriter.SetEnabled(enabled)
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) IsTypewriterEnabled() bool {
+	return r.typewriter.IsEnabled()
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) SetTypewriterSpeed(multiplier float64) {
+	r.typewriter.SetSpeed(multiplier)
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) GetTypewriter() *TypewriterPrinter {
+	return r.typewriter
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/streaming.go

@@ -0,0 +1,449 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+	"sync"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// StreamingDisplay manages streaming message display with deduplication
+type StreamingDisplay struct {
+	mu       sync.RWMutex
+	state    *types.ConversationState
+	renderer *Renderer
+	dedupe   *MessageDeduplicator
+}
+
+// NewStreamingDisplay creates a new streaming display manager
+func NewStreamingDisplay(state *types.ConversationState, renderer *Renderer) *StreamingDisplay {
+	return &StreamingDisplay{
+		state:    state,
+		renderer: renderer,
+		dedupe:   NewMessageDeduplicator(),
+	}
+}
+
+// HandlePartialMessage processes partial messages with streaming support
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) HandlePartialMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage) error {
+	s.mu.Lock()
+	defer s.mu.Unlock()
+
+	messageKey := fmt.Sprintf("%d", msg.Timestamp)
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	// Check for deduplication
+	if s.dedupe.IsDuplicate(msg) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Get current streaming state
+	streamingMsg := s.state.GetStreamingMessage()
+
+	switch msg.Type {
+	case types.MessageTypeAsk:
+		return s.handleStreamingAsk(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case types.MessageTypeSay:
+		return s.handleStreamingSay(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	default:
+		return s.renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "🤖", msg.Text)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStreamingAsk handles streaming ASK messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingAsk(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is an update to the same ASK message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey {
+		// This is an update to the same ASK message - stream the changes
+		if cleanText != streamingMsg.LastText {
+			s.streamAskMessageUpdate(cleanText, streamingMsg.LastText, timestamp)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// This is a new ASK message
+		s.finishCurrentStream()
+		s.streamAskMessage(cleanText, timestamp, true)
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingSay handles streaming SAY messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingSay(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	switch msg.Say {
+	case string(types.SayTypeText), string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult):
+		return s.handleStreamingText(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommand):
+		return s.handleStreamingCommand(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommandOutput):
+		return s.handleStreamingCommandOutput(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeTool):
+		return s.handleStreamingTool(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning):
+		return s.handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	default:
+		// For non-streaming message types, use regular display
+		return s.renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, s.getMessagePrefix(msg.Say), msg.Text)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStreamingText handles streaming text messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingText(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if we've already displayed this exact message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey && streamingMsg.LastText == cleanText {
+		return nil // Duplicate - ignore it
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is an update to the same message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey {
+		// Show incremental changes
+		if len(cleanText) > len(streamingMsg.LastText) && strings.HasPrefix(cleanText, streamingMsg.LastText) {
+			// Show only the new characters with typewriter effect
+			newChars := cleanText[len(streamingMsg.LastText):]
+			s.typewriterPrint(newChars)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		} else {
+			// Text changed in a non-incremental way - replace the line
+			s.renderer.ClearLine()
+			prefix := s.getMessagePrefix(msg.Say)
+			s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] %s: ", timestamp, prefix)
+			s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// This is a new message
+		s.finishCurrentStream()
+		prefix := s.getMessagePrefix(msg.Say)
+		s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] %s: ", timestamp, prefix)
+
+		// Add typewriter animation for new messages
+		s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+	}
+
+	// If message is complete, add newline
+	if !msg.Partial {
+		fmt.Println()
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage("", "")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingCommand handles command execution messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingCommand(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show command being executed with typewriter effect
+	s.finishCurrentStream()
+	s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] 🖥️  CMD: ", timestamp)
+	s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingCommandOutput handles streaming command output
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingCommandOutput(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if we've already displayed this exact message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey && streamingMsg.LastText == cleanText {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is an update to the same message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey {
+		// Show incremental changes with typewriter effect
+		if len(cleanText) > len(streamingMsg.LastText) && strings.HasPrefix(cleanText, streamingMsg.LastText) {
+			newChars := cleanText[len(streamingMsg.LastText):]
+			s.typewriterPrint(newChars)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		} else {
+			// Non-incremental change - replace the line
+			s.renderer.ClearLine()
+			s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] 🖥️  OUT: ", timestamp)
+			s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// New command output message
+		s.finishCurrentStream()
+		s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] 🖥️  OUT: ", timestamp)
+		s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+	}
+
+	// If message is complete, add newline
+	if !msg.Partial {
+		fmt.Println()
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage("", "")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleShellIntegrationWarning handles shell integration warning messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show a more concise shell integration warning
+	s.finishCurrentStream()
+	s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] ℹ️  NOTE: ", timestamp)
+	s.typewriterPrint("Command executed (output not streamed due to shell integration)")
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingTool handles streaming tool messages with deduplication
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingTool(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	formattedTool := s.formatToolMessage(cleanText)
+
+	// Check if this is the exact same tool message we just displayed
+	if streamingMsg.LastToolMessage == formattedTool {
+		return nil // Exact duplicate - ignore it
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is a very similar tool message
+	if streamingMsg.LastToolMessage != "" && s.isSimilarToolMessage(streamingMsg.LastToolMessage, formattedTool) {
+		return nil // Similar duplicate - ignore it
+	}
+
+	// This is a genuinely new/different tool message
+	s.finishCurrentStream()
+	fmt.Printf("[%s] 🔧 TOOL: %s\n", timestamp, formattedTool)
+
+	// Store the formatted tool message for deduplication
+	s.state.StreamingMessage.LastToolMessage = formattedTool
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// streamAskMessage streams an ASK message in a natural format
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) streamAskMessage(text, timestamp string, isNew bool) {
+	// Try to parse as JSON
+	var askData types.AskData
+	if err := s.parseJSON(text, &askData); err != nil {
+		// Display as text but sanitized
+		fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, text)
+		return
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, askData.Response)
+
+	// Display options if available
+	if len(askData.Options) > 0 {
+		fmt.Print("\n\nOptions:")
+		for i, option := range askData.Options {
+			fmt.Printf("\n%d. %s", i+1, option)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// streamAskMessageUpdate handles updates to an existing ASK message
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) streamAskMessageUpdate(newText, oldText, timestamp string) {
+	var oldAskData, newAskData types.AskData
+
+	oldErr := s.parseJSON(oldText, &oldAskData)
+	newErr := s.parseJSON(newText, &newAskData)
+
+	if oldErr != nil || newErr != nil {
+		// Handle plain text incremental updates
+		if len(newText) > len(oldText) && strings.HasPrefix(newText, oldText) {
+			newChars := newText[len(oldText):]
+			fmt.Print(newChars)
+		} else {
+			// Non-incremental change - clear line and reprint everything
+			s.renderer.ClearLine()
+			fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, newText)
+		}
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Handle structured updates
+	if len(newAskData.Response) > len(oldAskData.Response) && strings.HasPrefix(newAskData.Response, oldAskData.Response) {
+		newChars := newAskData.Response[len(oldAskData.Response):]
+		fmt.Print(newChars)
+	} else if oldAskData.Response != newAskData.Response {
+		s.renderer.ClearLine()
+		fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, newAskData.Response)
+	}
+
+	// Handle options changes
+	if len(newAskData.Options) > len(oldAskData.Options) {
+		if len(oldAskData.Options) == 0 {
+			fmt.Print("\n\nOptions:")
+		}
+
+		for i := len(oldAskData.Options); i < len(newAskData.Options); i++ {
+			fmt.Printf("\n%d. %s", i+1, newAskData.Options[i])
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// typewriterPrint displays text with a typewriter animation effect
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) typewriterPrint(text string) {
+	// Use the renderer's typewriter for consistent animation
+	s.renderer.typewriter.Print(text)
+}
+
+// finishCurrentStream completes any ongoing streaming message
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) finishCurrentStream() {
+	streamingMsg := s.state.GetStreamingMessage()
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey != "" {
+		//fmt.Println() // Add newline to finish the current streaming message
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage("", "")
+	}
+}
+
+// getMessagePrefix returns the appropriate prefix for a message type
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) getMessagePrefix(say string) string {
+	switch say {
+	case string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult):
+		return "✅ RESULT"
+	case string(types.SayTypeText):
+		return "🤖"
+	default:
+		return "🤖"
+	}
+}
+
+// formatToolMessage formats tool call messages for better readability
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) formatToolMessage(text string) string {
+	var toolCall map[string]interface{}
+	if err := s.parseJSON(text, &toolCall); err == nil {
+		if tool, ok := toolCall["tool"].(string); ok {
+			parts := []string{tool}
+
+			if path, ok := toolCall["path"].(string); ok && path != "" {
+				parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("path=%s", path))
+			}
+
+			if content, ok := toolCall["content"].(string); ok && content != "" {
+				if len(content) > 50 {
+					parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("content=%s...", content[:50]))
+				} else {
+					parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("content=%s", content))
+				}
+			}
+
+			return strings.Join(parts, " ")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// If not JSON or doesn't have expected structure, return truncated
+	if len(text) > 100 {
+		return text[:100] + "..."
+	}
+	return text
+}
+
+// isSimilarToolMessage checks if two tool messages are similar enough to be considered duplicates
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) isSimilarToolMessage(msg1, msg2 string) bool {
+	parts1 := strings.Fields(msg1)
+	parts2 := strings.Fields(msg2)
+
+	if len(parts1) == 0 || len(parts2) == 0 {
+		return false
+	}
+
+	// If the first word (tool name) is the same, check for similarity
+	if parts1[0] == parts2[0] {
+		// For file operations, check if the path is the same
+		if strings.Contains(msg1, "path=") && strings.Contains(msg2, "path=") {
+			path1 := s.extractPathFromToolMessage(msg1)
+			path2 := s.extractPathFromToolMessage(msg2)
+
+			if path1 != "" && path1 == path2 {
+				return true
+			}
+		}
+
+		// For very similar content (>80% similarity), consider them duplicates
+		similarity := s.calculateStringSimilarity(msg1, msg2)
+		return similarity > 0.8
+	}
+
+	return false
+}
+
+// extractPathFromToolMessage extracts the path parameter from a tool message
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) extractPathFromToolMessage(msg string) string {
+	parts := strings.Fields(msg)
+	for _, part := range parts {
+		if strings.HasPrefix(part, "path=") {
+			return strings.TrimPrefix(part, "path=")
+		}
+	}
+	return ""
+}
+
+// calculateStringSimilarity calculates a simple similarity ratio between two strings
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) calculateStringSimilarity(s1, s2 string) float64 {
+	if s1 == s2 {
+		return 1.0
+	}
+
+	if len(s1) == 0 || len(s2) == 0 {
+		return 0.0
+	}
+
+	shorter, longer := s1, s2
+	if len(s1) > len(s2) {
+		shorter, longer = s2, s1
+	}
+
+	matches := 0
+	for i, r := range shorter {
+		if i < len(longer) && rune(longer[i]) == r {
+			matches++
+		}
+	}
+
+	return float64(matches) / float64(len(longer))
+}
+
+// parseJSON is a helper function to parse JSON with error handling
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) parseJSON(text string, v interface{}) error {
+	return json.Unmarshal([]byte(text), v)
+}
+
+// Cleanup cleans up streaming display resources
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) Cleanup() {
+	if s.dedupe != nil {
+		s.dedupe.Stop()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/typewriter.go

@@ -0,0 +1,214 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"time"
+)
+
+// TypewriterConfig holds configuration for the typewriter effect
+type TypewriterConfig struct {
+	BaseDelay    time.Duration // Base delay between characters
+	FastDelay    time.Duration // Faster delay for common characters
+	SlowDelay    time.Duration // Slower delay for punctuation
+	PauseDelay   time.Duration // Pause after sentences
+	Enabled      bool          // Whether typewriter effect is enabled
+	RandomFactor float64       // Randomness factor (0.0 to 1.0)
+}
+
+// DefaultTypewriterConfig returns the default typewriter configuration
+func DefaultTypewriterConfig() *TypewriterConfig {
+	return &TypewriterConfig{
+		BaseDelay:    15 * time.Millisecond,
+		FastDelay:    8 * time.Millisecond,
+		SlowDelay:    25 * time.Millisecond,
+		PauseDelay:   150 * time.Millisecond,
+		Enabled:      false,
+		RandomFactor: 0.3,
+	}
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrinter handles typewriter-style output
+type TypewriterPrinter struct {
+	config *TypewriterConfig
+}
+
+// NewTypewriterPrinter creates a new typewriter printer
+func NewTypewriterPrinter(config *TypewriterConfig) *TypewriterPrinter {
+	if config == nil {
+		config = DefaultTypewriterConfig()
+	}
+	return &TypewriterPrinter{
+		config: config,
+	}
+}
+
+// Print prints text with typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) Print(text string) {
+	if !tp.config.Enabled {
+		fmt.Print(text)
+		return
+	}
+
+	tp.typewriterPrint(text)
+}
+
+// Printf prints formatted text with typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) Printf(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	text := fmt.Sprintf(format, args...)
+	tp.Print(text)
+}
+
+// Println prints text with typewriter effect and adds a newline
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) Println(text string) {
+	tp.Print(text + "\n")
+}
+
+// PrintfLn prints formatted text with typewriter effect and adds a newline
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintfLn(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	text := fmt.Sprintf(format, args...)
+	tp.Println(text)
+}
+
+// PrintInstant prints text immediately without typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintInstant(text string) {
+	fmt.Print(text)
+}
+
+// PrintfInstant prints formatted text immediately without typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintfInstant(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	fmt.Printf(format, args...)
+}
+
+// typewriterPrint displays text with a typewriter animation effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) typewriterPrint(text string) {
+	// Convert string to runes to handle Unicode properly
+	runes := []rune(text)
+
+	for i, r := range runes {
+		// Print the character
+		fmt.Print(string(r))
+		os.Stdout.Sync() // Force immediate output
+
+		// Don't add delay after the last character
+		if i == len(runes)-1 {
+			break
+		}
+
+		// Determine delay based on character type
+		delay := tp.getDelayForCharacter(r, i)
+
+		// Sleep for the calculated delay
+		time.Sleep(delay)
+	}
+}
+
+// getDelayForCharacter returns the appropriate delay for a character
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) getDelayForCharacter(r rune, position int) time.Duration {
+	var baseDelay time.Duration
+
+	switch {
+	case r == '.' || r == '!' || r == '?':
+		// Longer pause after sentence endings
+		baseDelay = tp.config.PauseDelay
+	case r == ',' || r == ';' || r == ':':
+		// Medium pause after punctuation
+		baseDelay = tp.config.SlowDelay
+	case r == ' ':
+		// Slightly faster for spaces
+		baseDelay = tp.config.FastDelay
+	case r >= 'a' && r <= 'z' || r >= 'A' && r <= 'Z':
+		// Fast for common letters
+		baseDelay = tp.config.FastDelay
+	case r == '\n':
+		// No delay for newlines
+		return 0
+	default:
+		// Base delay for other characters
+		baseDelay = tp.config.BaseDelay
+	}
+
+	// Add randomness to make it feel more natural
+	if tp.config.RandomFactor > 0 {
+		// Simple pseudo-random based on position to ensure consistency
+		randomFactor := 0.7 + (tp.config.RandomFactor * float64(position%7) / 6.0)
+		baseDelay = time.Duration(float64(baseDelay) * randomFactor)
+	}
+
+	return baseDelay
+}
+
+// SetEnabled enables or disables the typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) SetEnabled(enabled bool) {
+	tp.config.Enabled = enabled
+}
+
+// IsEnabled returns whether the typewriter effect is enabled
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) IsEnabled() bool {
+	return tp.config.Enabled
+}
+
+// SetSpeed adjusts the typewriter speed (multiplier: 0.1 = very slow, 1.0 = normal, 2.0 = fast)
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) SetSpeed(multiplier float64) {
+	if multiplier <= 0 {
+		multiplier = 1.0
+	}
+
+	tp.config.BaseDelay = time.Duration(float64(15*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+	tp.config.FastDelay = time.Duration(float64(8*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+	tp.config.SlowDelay = time.Duration(float64(25*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+	tp.config.PauseDelay = time.Duration(float64(150*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+}
+
+// PrintMessageLine prints a complete message line with typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, text string) {
+	// Print the timestamp and prefix with 10-char padding
+	tp.PrintfInstant("[%s] %-10s: ", timestamp, prefix)
+	// Print the message text with typewriter effect
+	tp.Println(text)
+}
+
+// Global typewriter printer instance
+var globalTypewriter = NewTypewriterPrinter(DefaultTypewriterConfig())
+
+// Global convenience functions that use the global typewriter instance
+
+// TypewriterPrint prints text with typewriter effect using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrint(text string) {
+	globalTypewriter.Print(text)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintf prints formatted text with typewriter effect using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintf(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	globalTypewriter.Printf(format, args...)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintln prints text with typewriter effect and newline using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintln(text string) {
+	globalTypewriter.Println(text)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintfLn prints formatted text with typewriter effect and newline using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintfLn(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	globalTypewriter.PrintfLn(format, args...)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintMessageLine prints a message line with typewriter effect using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, text string) {
+	globalTypewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, text)
+}
+
+// SetGlobalTypewriterEnabled enables or disables the global typewriter effect
+func SetGlobalTypewriterEnabled(enabled bool) {
+	globalTypewriter.SetEnabled(enabled)
+}
+
+// SetGlobalTypewriterSpeed sets the speed of the global typewriter effect
+func SetGlobalTypewriterSpeed(multiplier float64) {
+	globalTypewriter.SetSpeed(multiplier)
+}
+
+// GetGlobalTypewriter returns the global typewriter instance
+func GetGlobalTypewriter() *TypewriterPrinter {
+	return globalTypewriter
+}

cli/pkg/cli/global/cline-clients.go

@@ -0,0 +1,274 @@
+package global
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"os/exec"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+)
+
+// ClineClients manages Cline instances using the new registry system
+type ClineClients struct {
+	registry *ClientRegistry
+}
+
+// NewClineClients creates a new ClineClients instance
+func NewClineClients(configPath string) *ClineClients {
+	registry := NewClientRegistry(configPath)
+	return &ClineClients{
+		registry: registry,
+	}
+}
+
+// Initialize performs cleanup of stale instances
+func (c *ClineClients) Initialize(ctx context.Context) error {
+	// Clean up stale entries (direct SQLite operations)
+	_ = c.registry.CleanupStaleInstances(ctx)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// StartNewInstance starts a new Cline instance and waits for cline-core to self-register
+func (c *ClineClients) StartNewInstance(ctx context.Context) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	// Find available ports
+	corePort, hostPort, err := common.FindAvailablePortPair()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to find available ports: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Starting new Cline instance on ports %d (core) and %d (host bridge)\n", corePort, hostPort)
+
+	// Start cline-host first
+	hostCmd, err := startClineHost(hostPort, corePort)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-host: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start cline-core (it will register itself in SQLite locks database)
+	coreCmd, err := startClineCore(corePort, hostPort)
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up host process if core fails to start
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-core: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fullAddress := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", corePort)
+	fmt.Println("Waiting for services to start and self-register in SQLite...")
+
+	// Use RetryOperation to wait for instance to be ready
+	var instance *common.CoreInstanceInfo
+	err = common.RetryOperation(12, 5*time.Second, func() error {
+		// Check if instance registered itself in SQLite
+		foundInstance, err := c.registry.GetInstance(fullAddress)
+		if err != nil || foundInstance == nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance not found in registry: %v", err)
+		}
+
+		// Verify instance is healthy
+		if !common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, fullAddress) {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance is registered but not healthy")
+		}
+
+		// Success - store the instance for return
+		instance = foundInstance
+		return nil
+	})
+
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up both processes on failure
+		if coreCmd != nil && coreCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up core process (PID: %d)\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+			coreCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up host process (PID: %d)\n", hostCmd.Process.Pid)
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start instance: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println("✅ Services started and registered successfully!")
+	fmt.Printf("  Address: %s\n", instance.Address)
+	fmt.Printf("  Core Port: %d\n", instance.CorePort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Host Bridge Port: %d\n", instance.HostPort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Process PID: %d\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+	return instance, nil
+}
+
+// StartNewInstanceAtPort starts a new Cline instance at the specified port and waits for self-registration
+func (c *ClineClients) StartNewInstanceAtPort(ctx context.Context, corePort int) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	// Find available host port (core port + 1000)
+	hostPort := corePort + 1000
+	coreAddress := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", corePort)
+
+	// Check if the specified core port is available
+	if common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, coreAddress) {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("port %d is already in use by another Cline instance", corePort)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Starting new Cline instance on ports %d (core) and %d (host bridge)\n", corePort, hostPort)
+
+	// Start cline-host first
+	hostCmd, err := startClineHost(hostPort, corePort)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-host: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start cline-core (it will register itself in SQLite locks database)
+	coreCmd, err := startClineCore(corePort, hostPort)
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up host process if core fails to start
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-core: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fullAddress := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", corePort)
+	fmt.Println("Waiting for services to start and self-register in SQLite...")
+
+	// Use RetryOperation to wait for instance to be ready
+	var instance *common.CoreInstanceInfo
+	err = common.RetryOperation(12, 5*time.Second, func() error {
+		// Check if instance registered itself in SQLite
+		foundInstance, err := c.registry.GetInstance(fullAddress)
+		if err != nil || foundInstance == nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance not found in registry: %v", err)
+		}
+
+		// Verify instance is healthy
+		if !common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, fullAddress) {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance is registered but not healthy")
+		}
+
+		// Success - store the instance for return
+		instance = foundInstance
+		return nil
+	})
+
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up both processes on failure
+		if coreCmd != nil && coreCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up core process (PID: %d)\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+			coreCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up host process (PID: %d)\n", hostCmd.Process.Pid)
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start instance at port %d: %w", corePort, err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println("✅ Services started and registered successfully!")
+	fmt.Printf("  Address: %s\n", instance.Address)
+	fmt.Printf("  Core Port: %d\n", instance.CorePort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Host Bridge Port: %d\n", instance.HostPort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Process PID: %d\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+	return instance, nil
+}
+
+// GetRegistry returns the client registry
+func (c *ClineClients) GetRegistry() *ClientRegistry {
+	return c.registry
+}
+
+// EnsureInstanceAtAddress ensures an instance exists at the given address, starting one if needed
+func (c *ClineClients) EnsureInstanceAtAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	// Expect host:port everywhere
+	normalized := address
+	if normalized == "" {
+		normalized = fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", common.DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT)
+	}
+
+	// Check if instance already exists at this address
+	if c.registry.HasInstanceAtAddress(normalized) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Parse host:port
+	host, port, err := common.ParseHostPort(normalized)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("invalid address format %s", address)
+	}
+
+	// Use IPv6-compatible localhost detection
+	if common.IsLocalAddress(host) {
+		_, err := c.StartNewInstanceAtPort(ctx, port)
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to start new instance at %s: %w", normalized, err)
+		}
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return fmt.Errorf("cannot start remote instance at %s", normalized)
+}
+
+func startClineHost(hostPort, corePort int) (*exec.Cmd, error) {
+	fmt.Printf("Starting cline-host on port %d\n", hostPort)
+
+	// Start the cline-host process
+	cmd := exec.Command("./cli/bin/cline-host",
+		"--verbose",
+		"--port", fmt.Sprintf("%d", hostPort))
+
+	if err := cmd.Start(); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-host: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Started cline-host (PID: %d)\n", cmd.Process.Pid)
+	return cmd, nil
+}
+
+func startClineCore(corePort, hostPort int) (*exec.Cmd, error) {
+	fmt.Printf("Starting cline-core on port %d (with hostbridge on %d)\n", corePort, hostPort)
+
+	// Create port-tagged log file in OS temp directory with full address
+	logFileName := fmt.Sprintf("cline-core-debug-localhost-%d.log", corePort)
+	logFilePath := fmt.Sprintf("%s/%s", os.TempDir(), logFileName)
+	logFile, err := os.Create(logFilePath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create log file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start the cline-core process with --config flag instead of CLINE_DIR env var
+	args := []string{"cline-core.js",
+		"--port", fmt.Sprintf("%d", corePort),
+		"--host-bridge-port", fmt.Sprintf("%d", hostPort),
+		"--config", Config.ConfigPath}
+
+	fmt.Printf("DEBUG: Starting cline-core with command: node %v\n", args)
+	fmt.Printf("DEBUG: Working directory: ./dist-standalone\n")
+	fmt.Printf("DEBUG: Config path: %s\n", Config.ConfigPath)
+
+	cmd := exec.Command("node", args...)
+
+	// Set working directory to dist-standalone (relative to project root)
+	cmd.Dir = "./dist-standalone"
+
+	// Redirect stdout and stderr to log file
+	cmd.Stdout = logFile
+	cmd.Stderr = logFile
+
+	// Set environment variables (removed CLINE_DIR)
+	env := os.Environ()
+	env = append(env,
+		"GRPC_TRACE=all",
+		"GRPC_VERBOSITY=DEBUG",
+		"NODE_ENV=development",
+	)
+	cmd.Env = env
+
+	if err := cmd.Start(); err != nil {
+		logFile.Close()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-core: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Started cline-core (PID: %d)\n", cmd.Process.Pid)
+	fmt.Printf("Logging cline-core output to: %s\n", logFilePath)
+	return cmd, nil
+}

cli/pkg/cli/global/global.go

@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+package global
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/client"
+)
+
+type Port uint16
+
+type GlobalConfig struct {
+	ConfigPath   string
+	Verbose      bool
+	OutputFormat string
+	CoreAddress  string
+}
+
+var (
+	Config  *GlobalConfig
+	Clients *ClineClients
+)
+
+func InitializeGlobalConfig(cfg *GlobalConfig) error {
+	if cfg.ConfigPath == "" {
+		homeDir, err := os.UserHomeDir()
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to get home directory: %w", err)
+		}
+		cfg.ConfigPath = filepath.Join(homeDir, ".cline")
+	}
+
+	// Ensure .cline directory exists
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(cfg.ConfigPath, 0755); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create config directory: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	Config = cfg
+	Clients = NewClineClients(cfg.ConfigPath)
+
+	// Initialize the clients registry
+	ctx := context.Background()
+	if err := Clients.Initialize(ctx); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to initialize clients: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// GetDefaultClient returns a client for the default instance or the address override
+func GetDefaultClient(ctx context.Context) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	if Config.CoreAddress != "" && Config.CoreAddress != fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", common.DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT) {
+		// User specified a specific address, use that
+		return Clients.GetRegistry().GetClient(ctx, Config.CoreAddress)
+	}
+
+	// Use the default instance from registry
+	return Clients.GetRegistry().GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+}
+
+// GetClientForAddress returns a client for a specific address
+func GetClientForAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	return Clients.GetRegistry().GetClient(ctx, address)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/global/registry.go

@@ -0,0 +1,267 @@
+package global
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/sqlite"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/client"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/credentials/insecure"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// ClientRegistry manages Cline client connections using direct SQLite operations
+type ClientRegistry struct {
+	lockManager *sqlite.LockManager
+	configPath  string
+}
+
+// NewClientRegistry creates a new client registry
+func NewClientRegistry(configPath string) *ClientRegistry {
+	lockManager, err := sqlite.NewLockManager(configPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		// Log error but continue - we can still function without SQLite
+		log.Fatalf("Warning: Failed to initialize SQLite lock manager: %v\n", err)
+	}
+
+	return &ClientRegistry{
+		lockManager: lockManager,
+		configPath:  configPath,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetDefaultInstance returns the default instance address from settings file
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetDefaultInstance() string {
+	defaultAddr, err := sqlite.GetDefaultInstance(r.configPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return ""
+	}
+	return defaultAddr
+}
+
+// SetDefaultInstance sets the default instance (writes default.json)
+func (r *ClientRegistry) SetDefaultInstance(address string) error {
+	// Verify the instance exists in SQLite
+	if r.lockManager != nil {
+		exists, err := r.lockManager.HasInstanceAtAddress(address)
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to check instance existence: %w", err)
+		}
+		if !exists {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found in registry", address)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return sqlite.SetDefaultInstance(r.configPath, address)
+}
+
+// GetInstance returns instance information directly from SQLite
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetInstance(address string) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("lock manager not available")
+	}
+
+	return r.lockManager.GetInstanceInfo(address)
+}
+
+// GetClient returns a connected client for the given address (created on-demand)
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetClient(ctx context.Context, address string) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	// Verify instance exists in SQLite
+	if r.lockManager != nil {
+		exists, err := r.lockManager.HasInstanceAtAddress(address)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to check instance existence: %w", err)
+		}
+		if !exists {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found", address)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Create client on-demand (no caching)
+	target, err := common.NormalizeAddressForGRPC(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("invalid address %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	cl, err := client.NewClineClient(target)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create client for %s: %w", target, err)
+	}
+
+	if err := cl.Connect(ctx); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to connect to %s: %w", target, err)
+	}
+
+	return cl, nil
+}
+
+// GetDefaultClient returns a client for the default instance
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetDefaultClient(ctx context.Context) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	defaultAddr := r.GetDefaultInstance()
+	if defaultAddr == "" {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("no default instance configured")
+	}
+
+	return r.GetClient(ctx, defaultAddr)
+}
+
+// ListInstances returns all registered instances directly from SQLite
+func (r *ClientRegistry) ListInstances() []*common.CoreInstanceInfo {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return []*common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+
+	// Use context with timeout for health checks
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 10*time.Second)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	instances, err := r.lockManager.ListInstancesWithHealthCheck(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to list instances: %v\n", err)
+		return []*common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+
+	return instances
+}
+
+// HasInstanceAtAddress checks if an instance exists at the given address (delegates to SQLite)
+func (r *ClientRegistry) HasInstanceAtAddress(address string) bool {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return false
+	}
+
+	exists, err := r.lockManager.HasInstanceAtAddress(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to check instance existence: %v\n", err)
+		return false
+	}
+
+	return exists
+}
+
+// CleanupStaleInstances removes stale instances using direct SQLite operations
+func (r *ClientRegistry) CleanupStaleInstances(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Get all instances with health checks
+	instances, err := r.lockManager.ListInstancesWithHealthCheck(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to list instances for cleanup: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Clean up all stale instances
+	for _, instance := range instances {
+		if instance.Status != grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING {
+			// Try to gracefully shutdown the paired host process before cleanup
+
+			fmt.Printf("Attempting to shutdown dangling host service %s for stale cline core instance %s\n",
+				instance.HostServiceAddress, instance.Address)
+			r.tryShutdownHostProcess(instance.HostServiceAddress)
+
+			// Remove from SQLite database
+			if err := r.lockManager.RemoveInstanceLock(instance.Address); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to remove stale instance %s: %w", instance.Address, err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Removed stale instance: %s\n", instance.Address)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// tryShutdownHostProcess attempts to gracefully shutdown a host process via RPC
+// Best effort, don't throw errors i guess
+func (r *ClientRegistry) tryShutdownHostProcess(hostServiceAddress string) {
+	err := common.RetryOperation(3, 2*time.Second, func() error {
+		// Create context with timeout
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 2*time.Second)
+		defer cancel()
+
+		// Create gRPC connection to host bridge
+		conn, err := grpc.DialContext(ctx, hostServiceAddress,
+			grpc.WithTransportCredentials(insecure.NewCredentials()),
+			grpc.WithBlock())
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("connection failed: %w", err)
+		}
+		defer conn.Close()
+
+		// Create env service client and call shutdown
+		envClient := host.NewEnvServiceClient(conn)
+		_, err = envClient.Shutdown(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("RPC failed: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		return nil
+	})
+
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to request host bridge shutdown on port %s: %v\n", hostServiceAddress, err)
+	} else {
+		fmt.Printf("Host bridge shutdown requested successfully on port %s\n", hostServiceAddress)
+	}
+}
+
+// ListInstancesCleaned performs cleanup and returns instances with health checks
+func (r *ClientRegistry) ListInstancesCleaned(ctx context.Context) ([]*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	// 1. Clean up stale entries (best-effort)
+	_ = r.CleanupStaleInstances(ctx)
+
+	// 2. Get all instances with real-time health checks
+	instances := r.ListInstances()
+
+	// 3. Ensure default is set if instances exist
+	if err := r.ensureDefaultInstance(instances); err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to ensure default instance: %v\n", err)
+	}
+
+	return instances, nil
+}
+
+// ensureDefaultInstance ensures a default instance is set if instances exist but no default is configured
+func (r *ClientRegistry) ensureDefaultInstance(instances []*common.CoreInstanceInfo) error {
+	currentDefault := r.GetDefaultInstance()
+
+	// If we have no instances, clear any stale default and remove settings file
+	if len(instances) == 0 {
+		if currentDefault != "" {
+			// Remove the settings file since no instances exist
+			settingsPath := filepath.Join(r.configPath, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+			_ = os.Remove(settingsPath)
+		}
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// If we have instances but no default, pick the first one
+	if currentDefault == "" {
+		return sqlite.SetDefaultInstance(r.configPath, instances[0].Address)
+	}
+
+	// Validate current default still exists in the instances
+	defaultExists := false
+	for _, instance := range instances {
+		if instance.Address == currentDefault {
+			defaultExists = true
+			break
+		}
+	}
+
+	if !defaultExists {
+		// Current default doesn't exist, pick a new one from available instances
+		return sqlite.SetDefaultInstance(r.configPath, instances[0].Address)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/pkg/cli/handlers/ask_handlers.go

@@ -0,0 +1,354 @@
+package handlers
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// AskHandler handles ASK type messages
+type AskHandler struct {
+	*BaseHandler
+}
+
+// NewAskHandler creates a new ASK handler
+func NewAskHandler() *AskHandler {
+	return &AskHandler{
+		BaseHandler: NewBaseHandler("ask", PriorityHigh),
+	}
+}
+
+// CanHandle returns true if this is an ASK message
+func (h *AskHandler) CanHandle(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool {
+	return msg.IsAsk()
+}
+
+// Handle processes ASK messages
+func (h *AskHandler) Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	switch msg.Ask {
+	case string(types.AskTypeFollowup):
+		return h.handleFollowup(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypePlanModeRespond):
+		return h.handlePlanModeRespond(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCommand):
+		return h.handleCommand(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCommandOutput):
+		return h.handleCommandOutput(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCompletionResult):
+		return h.handleCompletionResult(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeTool):
+		return h.handleTool(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeAPIReqFailed):
+		return h.handleAPIReqFailed(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeResumeTask):
+		return h.handleResumeTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeResumeCompletedTask):
+		return h.handleResumeCompletedTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeMistakeLimitReached):
+		return h.handleMistakeLimitReached(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached):
+		return h.handleAutoApprovalMaxReached(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeBrowserActionLaunch):
+		return h.handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeUseMcpServer):
+		return h.handleUseMcpServer(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeNewTask):
+		return h.handleNewTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCondense):
+		return h.handleCondense(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeReportBug):
+		return h.handleReportBug(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	default:
+		return h.handleDefault(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleFollowup handles followup questions
+func (h *AskHandler) handleFollowup(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var question string
+	var options []string
+
+	var askData types.AskData
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &askData); err == nil {
+		question = askData.Question
+		options = askData.Options
+	} else {
+		question = msg.Text
+	}
+
+	if question == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "QUESTION", question)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Display options if available
+	if len(options) > 0 {
+		fmt.Println("\nOptions:")
+		for i, option := range options {
+			fmt.Printf("%d. %s\n", i+1, option)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handlePlanModeRespond handles plan mode responses
+func (h *AskHandler) handlePlanModeRespond(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var response string
+	var options []string
+
+	// Try to parse as JSON
+	type PlanModeResponse struct {
+		Response string   `json:"response"`
+		Options  []string `json:"options,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var planData PlanModeResponse
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &planData); err == nil {
+		response = planData.Response
+		options = planData.Options
+	} else {
+		response = msg.Text
+	}
+
+	if response == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ASST PLAN", response)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Display options if available
+	if len(options) > 0 {
+		fmt.Println("\nOptions:")
+		for i, option := range options {
+			fmt.Printf("%d. %s\n", i+1, option)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCommand handles command execution requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCommand(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	command := msg.Text
+
+	// Check if this command was flagged despite auto-approval settings turned on for safe commands
+	hasAutoApprovalConflict := strings.HasSuffix(command, "REQ_APP")
+	if hasAutoApprovalConflict {
+		command = strings.TrimSuffix(command, "REQ_APP")
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", "Cline wants to execute this command:")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleCommand: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\n```shell\n%s\n```\n", strings.TrimSpace(command))
+
+	if hasAutoApprovalConflict {
+		fmt.Printf("\nThe model has determined this command requires explicit approval.\n")
+	} else {
+		fmt.Printf("\nApproval required for this command.\n")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCommandOutput handles command output requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCommandOutput(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	commandOutput := msg.Text
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", fmt.Sprintf("Current terminal output: %s", commandOutput))
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleCommandOutput: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\nApprove to proceed while this command runs in the background.\n")
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCompletionResult handles completion result requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCompletionResult(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleTool handles tool execution requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleTool(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// Parse tool message
+	var tool types.ToolMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &tool); err != nil {
+		// Fallback to simple display
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	return h.renderToolMessage(&tool, dc, timestamp)
+}
+
+// renderToolMessage renders a tool message with appropriate formatting
+func (h *AskHandler) renderToolMessage(tool *types.ToolMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	switch tool.Tool {
+	case string(types.ToolTypeEditedExistingFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to edit file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeNewFileCreated):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to create file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeReadFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to read file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesTopLevel):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to list files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesRecursive):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to recursively list files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeSearchFiles):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to search for '%s' in: %s", tool.Regex, tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to fetch URL: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListCodeDefinitionNames):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to list code definitions for: %s", tool.Path))
+	default:
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to use tool: %s", tool.Tool))
+	}
+
+	// Skip content preview for readFile and webFetch tools
+	if tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeReadFile) || tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show content preview, truncating if necessary
+	preview := tool.Content
+	if preview != "" {
+		preview = strings.TrimSpace(tool.Content)
+		if len(preview) > 1000 {
+			preview = preview[:1000] + "..."
+		}
+
+		fmt.Printf("Preview: %s\n", preview)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\nApproval required.\n")
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqFailed handles API request failures
+func (h *AskHandler) handleAPIReqFailed(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ERROR", fmt.Sprintf("API Request Failed: %s. Approve to retry request.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleResumeTask handles resume task requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleResumeTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Resuming interrupted task.")
+}
+
+// handleResumeCompletedTask handles resume completed task requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleResumeCompletedTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Resuming completed task.")
+}
+
+// handleMistakeLimitReached handles mistake limit reached
+func (h *AskHandler) handleMistakeLimitReached(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ERROR", fmt.Sprintf("Mistake Limit Reached: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleAutoApprovalMaxReached handles auto-approval max reached
+func (h *AskHandler) handleAutoApprovalMaxReached(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", fmt.Sprintf("Auto-approval limit reached: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleBrowserActionLaunch handles browser action launch requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	url := strings.TrimSpace(msg.Text)
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to launch browser and navigate to: %s. Approval required.", url))
+}
+
+// handleUseMcpServer handles MCP server usage requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleUseMcpServer(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// Parse MCP server usage request
+	type McpServerRequest struct {
+		ServerName string `json:"serverName"`
+		Type       string `json:"type"`
+		ToolName   string `json:"toolName,omitempty"`
+		Arguments  string `json:"arguments,omitempty"`
+		URI        string `json:"uri,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var mcpReq McpServerRequest
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &mcpReq); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	var operation string
+	if mcpReq.Type == "access_mcp_resource" {
+		operation = "access a resource"
+	} else {
+		operation = fmt.Sprintf("use a tool (%s)", mcpReq.ToolName)
+		if mcpReq.Arguments != "" {
+			operation = fmt.Sprintf("%s with args (%s)", operation, mcpReq.Arguments)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP",
+		fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to %s on the %s MCP server", operation, mcpReq.ServerName))
+}
+
+// handleNewTask handles new task creation requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleNewTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "NEW TASK", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to start a new task: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleCondense handles conversation condensing requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCondense(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "CONDENSE", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to condense the conversation: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleReportBug handles bug report requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleReportBug(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var bugData struct {
+		Title             string `json:"title"`
+		WhatHappened      string `json:"what_happened"`
+		StepsToReproduce  string `json:"steps_to_reproduce"`
+		APIRequestOutput  string `json:"api_request_output"`
+		AdditionalContext string `json:"additional_context"`
+	}
+
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &bugData); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BUG REPORT", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to create a GitHub issue: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BUG REPORT", "Cline wants to create a GitHub issue:")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleReportBug: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\n**Title**: %s\n", bugData.Title)
+	fmt.Printf("**What Happened**: %s\n", bugData.WhatHappened)
+	fmt.Printf("**Steps to Reproduce**: %s\n", bugData.StepsToReproduce)
+	fmt.Printf("**API Request Output**: %s\n", bugData.APIRequestOutput)
+	fmt.Printf("**Additional Context**: %s\n", bugData.AdditionalContext)
+	fmt.Printf("\nApprove to create a GitHub issue.\n")
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleDefault handles unknown ASK message types
+func (h *AskHandler) handleDefault(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ASK", msg.Text)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/handlers/handler.go

@@ -0,0 +1,128 @@
+package handlers
+
+import (
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/display"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// MessageHandler defines the interface for handling different message types
+type MessageHandler interface {
+	// CanHandle returns true if this handler can process the given message
+	CanHandle(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool
+
+	// Handle processes the message and renders it using the display context
+	Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error
+
+	// GetPriority returns the priority of this handler (higher = more priority)
+	GetPriority() int
+
+	// GetName returns a human-readable name for this handler
+	GetName() string
+}
+
+// DisplayContext provides context and utilities for message handlers
+type DisplayContext struct {
+	State        *types.ConversationState
+	Renderer     *display.Renderer
+	IsLast       bool
+	IsPartial    bool
+	Verbose      bool
+	MessageIndex int
+}
+
+// BaseHandler provides common functionality for message handlers
+type BaseHandler struct {
+	name     string
+	priority int
+}
+
+// NewBaseHandler creates a new base handler
+func NewBaseHandler(name string, priority int) *BaseHandler {
+	return &BaseHandler{
+		name:     name,
+		priority: priority,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetName returns the handler name
+func (h *BaseHandler) GetName() string {
+	return h.name
+}
+
+// GetPriority returns the handler priority
+func (h *BaseHandler) GetPriority() int {
+	return h.priority
+}
+
+// HandlerRegistry manages a collection of message handlers
+type HandlerRegistry struct {
+	handlers []MessageHandler
+}
+
+// NewHandlerRegistry creates a new handler registry
+func NewHandlerRegistry() *HandlerRegistry {
+	return &HandlerRegistry{
+		handlers: make([]MessageHandler, 0),
+	}
+}
+
+// Register adds a handler to the registry
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) Register(handler MessageHandler) {
+	r.handlers = append(r.handlers, handler)
+
+	// Sort handlers by priority (highest first)
+	for i := len(r.handlers) - 1; i > 0; i-- {
+		if r.handlers[i].GetPriority() > r.handlers[i-1].GetPriority() {
+			r.handlers[i], r.handlers[i-1] = r.handlers[i-1], r.handlers[i]
+		} else {
+			break
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// Handle finds the appropriate handler and processes the message
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	for _, handler := range r.handlers {
+		if handler.CanHandle(msg) {
+			return handler.Handle(msg, dc)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// If no specific handler found, use default text handler
+	return r.handleDefault(msg, dc)
+}
+
+// handleDefault provides default handling for unrecognized messages
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) handleDefault(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	prefix := "RESPONSE:"
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, prefix, msg.Text)
+}
+
+// GetHandlers returns all registered handlers
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) GetHandlers() []MessageHandler {
+	return r.handlers
+}
+
+// GetHandlerByName finds a handler by name
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) GetHandlerByName(name string) MessageHandler {
+	for _, handler := range r.handlers {
+		if handler.GetName() == name {
+			return handler
+		}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// HandlerPriorities defines standard priority levels for handlers
+const (
+	PriorityHigh   = 100
+	PriorityNormal = 50
+	PriorityLow    = 10
+)

cli/pkg/cli/handlers/say_handlers.go

@@ -0,0 +1,418 @@
+package handlers
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// SayHandler handles SAY type messages
+type SayHandler struct {
+	*BaseHandler
+}
+
+// NewSayHandler creates a new SAY handler
+func NewSayHandler() *SayHandler {
+	return &SayHandler{
+		BaseHandler: NewBaseHandler("say", PriorityNormal),
+	}
+}
+
+// CanHandle returns true if this is a SAY message
+func (h *SayHandler) CanHandle(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool {
+	return msg.IsSay()
+}
+
+// Handle processes SAY messages
+func (h *SayHandler) Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	switch msg.Say {
+	case string(types.SayTypeTask):
+		return h.handleTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeError):
+		return h.handleError(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted):
+		return h.handleAPIReqStarted(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeAPIReqFinished):
+		return h.handleAPIReqFinished(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeText):
+		return h.handleText(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeReasoning):
+		return h.handleReasoning(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult):
+		return h.handleCompletionResult(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeUserFeedback):
+		return h.handleUserFeedback(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeUserFeedbackDiff):
+		return h.handleUserFeedbackDiff(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeAPIReqRetried):
+		return h.handleAPIReqRetried(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommand):
+		return h.handleCommand(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommandOutput):
+		return h.handleCommandOutput(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeTool):
+		return h.handleTool(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning):
+		return h.handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeBrowserActionLaunch):
+		return h.handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeBrowserAction):
+		return h.handleBrowserAction(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeBrowserActionResult):
+		return h.handleBrowserActionResult(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeMcpServerRequestStarted):
+		return h.handleMcpServerRequestStarted(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeMcpServerResponse):
+		return h.handleMcpServerResponse(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeMcpNotification):
+		return h.handleMcpNotification(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeUseMcpServer):
+		return h.handleUseMcpServer(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeDiffError):
+		return h.handleDiffError(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeDeletedAPIReqs):
+		return h.handleDeletedAPIReqs(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeClineignoreError):
+		return h.handleClineignoreError(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCheckpointCreated):
+		return h.handleCheckpointCreated(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeLoadMcpDocumentation):
+		return h.handleLoadMcpDocumentation(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeInfo):
+		return h.handleInfo(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeTaskProgress):
+		return h.handleTaskProgress(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	default:
+		return h.handleDefault(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleTask handles task messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleError handles error messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleError(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ERROR", msg.Text)
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqStarted handles API request started messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleAPIReqStarted(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// Parse API request info
+	apiInfo := types.APIRequestInfo{Cost: -1}
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &apiInfo); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	// Handle different API request states
+	if apiInfo.CancelReason != "" {
+		if apiInfo.CancelReason == "user_cancelled" {
+			return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Request Cancelled")
+		} else if apiInfo.CancelReason == "retries_exhausted" {
+			return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Request Failed (Retries Exhausted)")
+		}
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Streaming Failed")
+	}
+
+	if apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderAPI(timestamp, "Request completed", &apiInfo)
+	}
+
+	// Check for retry status
+	if apiInfo.RetryStatus != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderRetry(timestamp,
+			apiInfo.RetryStatus.Attempt,
+			apiInfo.RetryStatus.MaxAttempts,
+			apiInfo.RetryStatus.DelaySec)
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderAPI(timestamp, "Processing request", &apiInfo)
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqFinished handles API request finished messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleAPIReqFinished(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// This message type is typically not displayed as it's handled by the started message
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleText handles regular text messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleText(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Special case for the user's task input
+	prefix := "ASST TEXT"
+	if dc.MessageIndex == 0 {
+		prefix = "USER"
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, prefix, msg.Text)
+}
+
+// handleReasoning handles reasoning messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleReasoning(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "THINKING", msg.Text)
+}
+
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCompletionResult(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	text := msg.Text
+
+	if strings.HasSuffix(text, "HAS_CHANGES") {
+		text = strings.TrimSuffix(text, "HAS_CHANGES")
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "RESULT", text)
+}
+
+// handleUserFeedback handles user feedback messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleUserFeedback(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text != "" {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER", msg.Text)
+	} else {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER", "[Provided feedback without text]")
+	}
+}
+
+// handleUserFeedbackDiff handles user feedback diff messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleUserFeedbackDiff(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var toolMsg types.ToolMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &toolMsg); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER DIFF", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	message := fmt.Sprintf("User manually edited: %s\n\nDiff:\n%s",
+		toolMsg.Path,
+		toolMsg.Diff)
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER DIFF", message)
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqRetried handles API request retry messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleAPIReqRetried(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Retrying request")
+}
+
+// handleCommand handles command execution announcements
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCommand(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	command := strings.TrimSpace(msg.Text)
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", "Running command:")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleCommand: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\n```shell\n%s\n```\n", command)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCommandOutput handles command output messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCommandOutput(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	commandOutput := msg.Text
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", fmt.Sprintf("Current terminal output: %s", commandOutput))
+}
+
+func (h *SayHandler) handleTool(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var tool types.ToolMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &tool); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	return h.renderToolMessage(&tool, dc, timestamp)
+}
+
+func (h *SayHandler) renderToolMessage(tool *types.ToolMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	switch tool.Tool {
+	case string(types.ToolTypeEditedExistingFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline edited file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeNewFileCreated):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline created file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeReadFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline read file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesTopLevel):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline listed files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesRecursive):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline recursively listed files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeSearchFiles):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline searched for '%s' in: %s", tool.Regex, tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline fetched URL: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListCodeDefinitionNames):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline listed code definitions for: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeSummarizeTask):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", "Cline condensed the conversation")
+	default:
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline executed tool: %s", tool.Tool))
+	}
+
+	// Skip content preview for readFile and webFetch tools
+	if tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeReadFile) || tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show content preview, truncating if necessary
+	preview := tool.Content
+	if preview != "" {
+		preview = strings.TrimSpace(tool.Content)
+		if len(preview) > 1000 {
+			preview = preview[:1000] + "..."
+		}
+		fmt.Printf("Content: %s\n", preview)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleShellIntegrationWarning handles shell integration warning messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", "Shell Integration Unavailable - Cline won't be able to view the command's output.")
+}
+
+// handleBrowserActionLaunch handles browser action launch messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	url := msg.Text
+	if url == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Launching browser at: %s", url))
+}
+
+// handleBrowserAction handles browser action messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleBrowserAction(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	type BrowserActionData struct {
+		Action     string `json:"action"`
+		Coordinate string `json:"coordinate,omitempty"`
+		Text       string `json:"text,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var actionData BrowserActionData
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &actionData); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	// Special handling for type action
+	if actionData.Action == "type" && actionData.Text != "" {
+		actionText := fmt.Sprintf("type '%s'", actionData.Text)
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Next action: %s", actionText))
+	}
+
+	// Special handling for click action
+	if actionData.Action == "click" && actionData.Coordinate != "" {
+		actionText := fmt.Sprintf("click (%s)", actionData.Coordinate)
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Next action: %s", actionText))
+	}
+
+	// Generic handling for all other actions
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Next action: %s", actionData.Action))
+}
+
+// handleBrowserActionResult handles browser action result messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleBrowserActionResult(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	type BrowserActionResult struct {
+		Screenshot           string `json:"screenshot,omitempty"`
+		Logs                 string `json:"logs,omitempty"`
+		CurrentUrl           string `json:"currentUrl,omitempty"`
+		CurrentMousePosition string `json:"currentMousePosition,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var result BrowserActionResult
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &result); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", "Action completed")
+	}
+
+	// If we have logs, include them in the message
+	if result.Logs != "" {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Action completed with logs: '%s'", result.Logs))
+	}
+
+	// Default case
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", "Action completed")
+}
+
+// handleMcpServerRequestStarted handles MCP server request started messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleMcpServerRequestStarted(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", "Sending request to server")
+}
+
+// handleMcpServerResponse handles MCP server response messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleMcpServerResponse(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", fmt.Sprintf("Server response: %s", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleMcpNotification handles MCP notification messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleMcpNotification(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", fmt.Sprintf("Server notification: %s", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleUseMcpServer handles MCP server usage messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleUseMcpServer(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", "Server operation approved")
+}
+
+// handleDiffError handles diff error messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleDiffError(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", "Diff Edit Failure - The model used an invalid diff edit format or used search patterns that don't match anything in the file.")
+}
+
+// handleDeletedAPIReqs handles deleted API requests messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleDeletedAPIReqs(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// This message includes api metrics of deleted messages, which we do not log
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Checkpoint restored")
+}
+
+// handleClineignoreError handles .clineignore error messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleClineignoreError(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", fmt.Sprintf("Access Denied - Cline tried to access %s which is blocked by the .clineignore file", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleCheckpointCreated handles checkpoint created messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCheckpointCreated(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Checkpoint created")
+}
+
+// handleLoadMcpDocumentation handles load MCP documentation messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleLoadMcpDocumentation(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Loading MCP documentation")
+}
+
+// handleInfo handles info messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleInfo(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleTaskProgress handles task progress messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleTaskProgress(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "PROGRESS", fmt.Sprintf("Task Checklist: %s", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleDefault handles unknown SAY message types
+func (h *SayHandler) handleDefault(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "SAY", msg.Text)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/instances.go

@@ -0,0 +1,388 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"syscall"
+	"text/tabwriter"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+func NewInstanceCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "instance",
+		Aliases: []string{"i"},
+		Short:   "Manage Cline instances",
+		Long:    `List and manage multiple Cline instances similar to kubectl contexts.`,
+	}
+
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceListCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceUseCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceNewCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceKillCommand())
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newInstanceKillCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var killAll bool
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "kill <address>",
+		Aliases: []string{"k"},
+		Short:   "Kill a Cline instance by address",
+		Long:    `Kill a running Cline instance and clean up its registry entry.`,
+		Args: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if killAll && len(args) > 0 {
+				return fmt.Errorf("cannot specify both --all flag and address argument")
+			}
+			if !killAll && len(args) != 1 {
+				return fmt.Errorf("requires exactly one address argument when --all is not specified")
+			}
+			return nil
+		},
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+
+			if killAll {
+				return killAllInstances(ctx, registry)
+			} else {
+				return killSingleInstance(ctx, registry, args[0])
+			}
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVar(&killAll, "all", false, "kill all running instances")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func killSingleInstance(ctx context.Context, registry *global.ClientRegistry, address string) error {
+	// Check if the instance exists in the registry
+	_, err := registry.GetInstance(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found in registry", address)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Killing instance: %s\n", address)
+
+	// Get gRPC client and process info
+	client, err := registry.GetClient(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to connect to instance %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get process info for instance %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	pid := int(processInfo.ProcessId)
+	fmt.Printf("Terminating process PID %d...\n", pid)
+
+	// Kill the process
+	if err := syscall.Kill(pid, syscall.SIGTERM); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to kill process %d: %w", pid, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for the instance to remove itself from registry
+	fmt.Printf("Waiting for instance to clean up registry entry...\n")
+	for i := 0; i < 5; i++ {
+		time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+		if !registry.HasInstanceAtAddress(address) {
+			fmt.Printf("Instance %s successfully killed and removed from registry.\n", address)
+
+			// Update default instance if needed
+			instances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+			if err == nil && len(instances) > 0 {
+				// ensureDefaultInstance logic will handle setting a new default
+				defaultInstance := registry.GetDefaultInstance()
+				if defaultInstance == address || defaultInstance == "" {
+					if len(instances) > 0 {
+						if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(instances[0].Address); err == nil {
+							fmt.Printf("Updated default instance to: %s\n", instances[0].Address)
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+
+			return nil
+		}
+	}
+
+	return fmt.Errorf("instance killed but failed to remove itself from registry within 5 seconds")
+}
+
+func killAllInstances(ctx context.Context, registry *global.ClientRegistry) error {
+	// Get all instances from registry
+	instances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to list instances: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(instances) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No Cline instances found to kill.")
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Killing %d instances...\n", len(instances))
+
+	var killResults []killResult
+
+	// Kill all instances
+	for _, instance := range instances {
+		result := killInstanceProcess(ctx, registry, instance.Address)
+		killResults = append(killResults, result)
+
+		if result.err != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("✗ Failed to kill %s: %v\n", instance.Address, result.err)
+		} else if result.alreadyDead {
+			fmt.Printf("⚠ Instance %s appears to be already dead\n", instance.Address)
+		} else {
+			fmt.Printf("✓ Killed %s (PID %d)\n", instance.Address, result.pid)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Wait for all instances to clean up their registry entries
+	fmt.Printf("Waiting for instances to clean up registry entries...\n")
+
+	maxWaitTime := 10 // seconds
+	for i := 0; i < maxWaitTime; i++ {
+		time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+
+		remainingInstances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+		if err != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Warning: failed to check registry status: %v\n", err)
+			continue
+		}
+
+		if len(remainingInstances) == 0 {
+			fmt.Printf("✓ All instances successfully removed from registry.\n")
+			break
+		}
+
+		if i == maxWaitTime-1 {
+			fmt.Printf("⚠ %d instances still in registry after %d seconds\n", len(remainingInstances), maxWaitTime)
+			for _, remaining := range remainingInstances {
+				fmt.Printf("  - %s\n", remaining.Address)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Print summary
+	successful := 0
+	failed := 0
+	alreadyDead := 0
+
+	for _, result := range killResults {
+		if result.err != nil {
+			failed++
+		} else if result.alreadyDead {
+			alreadyDead++
+		} else {
+			successful++
+		}
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\nSummary: ")
+	if successful > 0 {
+		fmt.Printf("Successfully killed %d instances. ", successful)
+	}
+	if alreadyDead > 0 {
+		fmt.Printf("%d were already dead. ", alreadyDead)
+	}
+	if failed > 0 {
+		fmt.Printf("%d failures.", failed)
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to kill %d out of %d instances", failed, len(instances))
+	}
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+type killResult struct {
+	address     string
+	pid         int
+	alreadyDead bool
+	err         error
+}
+
+func killInstanceProcess(ctx context.Context, registry *global.ClientRegistry, address string) killResult {
+	// Get gRPC client and process info
+	client, err := registry.GetClient(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return killResult{address: address, alreadyDead: true, err: nil}
+	}
+
+	processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return killResult{address: address, alreadyDead: true, err: nil}
+	}
+
+	pid := int(processInfo.ProcessId)
+
+	// Kill the process
+	if err := syscall.Kill(pid, syscall.SIGTERM); err != nil {
+		return killResult{address: address, pid: pid, err: err}
+	}
+
+	return killResult{address: address, pid: pid, err: nil}
+}
+
+func newInstanceListCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "list",
+		Aliases: []string{"l"},
+		Short:   "List all registered Cline instances",
+		Long:    `List all registered Cline instances with their status and connection details.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+
+			// Load, cleanup stale local entries, and update health
+			instances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to list instances: %w", err)
+			}
+			defaultInstance := registry.GetDefaultInstance()
+
+			if len(instances) == 0 {
+				fmt.Println("No Cline instances found.")
+				fmt.Println("Run 'cline instance new' to start a new instance, or 'cline task new \"...\"' to auto-start one.")
+				return nil
+			}
+
+			// Always output a table
+			w := tabwriter.NewWriter(os.Stdout, 0, 0, 2, ' ', 0)
+			fmt.Fprintln(w, "ADDRESS\tSTATUS\tVERSION\tLAST SEEN\tPID\tDEFAULT")
+
+			for _, instance := range instances {
+				isDefault := ""
+				if instance.Address == defaultInstance {
+					isDefault = "*"
+				}
+
+				lastSeen := instance.LastSeen.Format("15:04:05")
+				if time.Since(instance.LastSeen) > 24*time.Hour {
+					lastSeen = instance.LastSeen.Format("2006-01-02")
+				}
+
+				// Get PID via RPC if instance is healthy
+				pid := "N/A"
+				if instance.Status == grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING {
+					if client, err := registry.GetClient(ctx, instance.Address); err == nil {
+						if processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{}); err == nil {
+							pid = fmt.Sprintf("%d", processInfo.ProcessId)
+							// Update version from RPC if available
+							if processInfo.Version != nil && *processInfo.Version != "" && *processInfo.Version != "unknown" {
+								instance.Version = *processInfo.Version
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+
+				fmt.Fprintf(w, "%s\t%s\t%s\t%s\t%s\t%s\n",
+					instance.Address,
+					instance.Status,
+					instance.Version,
+					lastSeen,
+					pid,
+					isDefault,
+				)
+			}
+
+			w.Flush()
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newInstanceUseCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "use <address>",
+		Aliases: []string{"u"},
+		Short:   "Set the default Cline instance",
+		Long:    `Set the default Cline instance to use for subsequent commands.`,
+		Args:    cobra.ExactArgs(1),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			address := args[0]
+
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+
+			// Verify the instance exists
+			_, err := registry.GetInstance(address)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found. Run 'cline instance list' to see available instances", address)
+			}
+
+			// Set as default
+			if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(address); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to set default instance: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Switched to instance: %s\n", address)
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newInstanceNewCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "new",
+		Aliases: []string{"n"},
+		Short:   "Create a new Cline instance",
+		Long:    `Create a new Cline instance with automatically assigned ports.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			fmt.Println("Starting new Cline instance...")
+
+			instance, err := global.Clients.StartNewInstance(ctx)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to start instance: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Successfully started new instance:\n")
+			fmt.Printf("  Address: %s\n", instance.Address)
+			fmt.Printf("  Core Port: %d\n", instance.CorePort())
+			fmt.Printf("  Host Bridge Port: %d\n", instance.HostPort())
+
+			// Check if this is now the default instance
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+			if registry.GetDefaultInstance() == instance.Address {
+				fmt.Printf("  Status: Default instance\n")
+			}
+
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	return cmd
+}

cli/pkg/cli/sqlite/locks.go

@@ -0,0 +1,366 @@
+package sqlite
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"database/sql"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"net"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	_ "github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// normalizeAddressVariants returns address variants to try when querying SQLite.
+// Handles localhost/127.0.0.1 equivalence by returning both forms.
+func normalizeAddressVariants(address string) []string {
+	variants := []string{address}
+	
+	// Extract host and port
+	host, port, err := net.SplitHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return variants
+	}
+	
+	// Add the alternate form for localhost/127.0.0.1
+	if host == "localhost" {
+		variants = append(variants, net.JoinHostPort("127.0.0.1", port))
+	} else if host == "127.0.0.1" {
+		variants = append(variants, net.JoinHostPort("localhost", port))
+	}
+	
+	return variants
+}
+
+// LockManager provides access to the SQLite locks database
+type LockManager struct {
+	dbPath string
+	db     *sql.DB
+}
+
+// NewLockManager creates a new lock manager
+func NewLockManager(clineDir string) (*LockManager, error) {
+	dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+
+	// Ensure the directory exists (for future DB creation by cline-core)
+	dbDir := filepath.Dir(dbPath)
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(dbDir, 0755); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create database directory: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Check if database exists
+	if _, err := os.Stat(dbPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		// Database doesn't exist - return manager with nil db
+		// All methods already handle this gracefully!
+		return &LockManager{dbPath: dbPath, db: nil}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Database exists - open it normally (no schema creation)
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		// If we can't open existing database, return nil db manager
+		return &LockManager{dbPath: dbPath, db: nil}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Test the connection
+	if err := db.Ping(); err != nil {
+		db.Close()
+		// If connection fails, return nil db manager
+		return &LockManager{dbPath: dbPath, db: nil}, nil
+	}
+
+	return &LockManager{
+		dbPath: dbPath,
+		db:     db,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ensureConnection attempts to establish a database connection if one doesn't exist
+func (lm *LockManager) ensureConnection() error {
+	// If we already have a connection, we're done
+	if lm.db != nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if database exists now (created by cline-core)
+	if _, err := os.Stat(lm.dbPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		return fmt.Errorf("database not available")
+	}
+
+	// Database exists, try to connect
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", lm.dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to connect to database: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if err := db.Ping(); err != nil {
+		db.Close()
+		return fmt.Errorf("database connection failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Success! Update our connection permanently
+	lm.db = db
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Close closes the database connection
+func (lm *LockManager) Close() error {
+	if lm.db != nil {
+		return lm.db.Close()
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// GetInstanceLocks returns all instance locks
+func (lm *LockManager) GetInstanceLocks() ([]common.LockRow, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return []common.LockRow{}, nil
+	}
+
+	query := common.SelectInstanceLocksSQL
+
+	rows, err := lm.db.Query(query)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to query instance locks: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var locks []common.LockRow
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var lock common.LockRow
+		err := rows.Scan(&lock.ID, &lock.HeldBy, &lock.LockType, &lock.LockTarget, &lock.LockedAt)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to scan lock row: %w", err)
+		}
+		locks = append(locks, lock)
+	}
+
+	return locks, nil
+}
+
+// RemoveInstanceLock removes an instance lock by address
+func (lm *LockManager) RemoveInstanceLock(address string) error {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return nil // Gracefully handle missing database for cleanup operations
+	}
+
+	query := common.DeleteInstanceLockSQL
+	_, err := lm.db.Exec(query, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to remove instance lock: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// HasInstanceAtAddress checks if an instance exists at the given address
+func (lm *LockManager) HasInstanceAtAddress(address string) (bool, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return false, nil
+	}
+
+	query := common.CountInstanceLockSQL
+	var count int
+	err := lm.db.QueryRow(query, address).Scan(&count)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, fmt.Errorf("failed to check instance existence: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return count > 0, nil
+}
+
+// GetInstanceInfo returns instance information directly from SQLite.
+// Handles localhost/127.0.0.1 equivalence by trying both variants.
+func (lm *LockManager) GetInstanceInfo(address string) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	query := common.SelectInstanceLockByHolderSQL
+	variants := normalizeAddressVariants(address)
+	
+	var heldBy, lockTarget string
+	var lockedAt int64
+	var lastErr error
+
+	// Try each address variant (e.g., localhost:50607 and 127.0.0.1:50607)
+	for _, variant := range variants {
+		err := lm.db.QueryRow(query, variant).Scan(&heldBy, &lockTarget, &lockedAt)
+		if err == nil {
+			// Found it!
+			return &common.CoreInstanceInfo{
+				Address:            heldBy,
+				HostServiceAddress: lockTarget,
+				Status:             grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN,
+				LastSeen:           time.Unix(lockedAt/1000, 0),
+			}, nil
+		}
+		if err != sql.ErrNoRows {
+			// Real error (not just "not found"), save it
+			lastErr = err
+		}
+	}
+	
+	// None of the variants were found
+	if lastErr != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to query instance: %w", lastErr)
+	}
+	return nil, fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found", address)
+}
+
+// ListInstancesWithHealthCheck returns all instances with real-time health checks
+func (lm *LockManager) ListInstancesWithHealthCheck(ctx context.Context) ([]*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return []*common.CoreInstanceInfo{}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Get all instance locks
+	locks, err := lm.GetInstanceLocks()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get instance locks: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var instances []*common.CoreInstanceInfo
+
+	for _, lock := range locks {
+		// Create instance info using actual SQLite data
+		status, err := common.PerformHealthCheck(ctx, lock.HeldBy)
+		if status != grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING || err != nil {
+			time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+			status, err = common.PerformHealthCheck(ctx, lock.HeldBy)
+		}
+
+		info := &common.CoreInstanceInfo{
+			Address:            lock.HeldBy,
+			HostServiceAddress: lock.LockTarget,
+			Status:             status,
+			LastSeen:           time.Unix(lock.LockedAt/1000, 0),
+		}
+
+		instances = append(instances, info)
+	}
+
+	return instances, nil
+}
+
+// GetDefaultInstance reads the default instance from the settings file
+func GetDefaultInstance(clineDir string) (string, error) {
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	data, err := os.ReadFile(settingsPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		if os.IsNotExist(err) {
+			return "", nil
+		}
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to read default instance file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var defaultInstance common.DefaultCoreInstance
+	if err := json.Unmarshal(data, &defaultInstance); err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to parse default instance JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if defaultInstance.Address == "" {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("default instance not set in settings file")
+	}
+
+	return defaultInstance.Address, nil
+}
+
+// SetDefaultInstance writes the default instance to the settings file with proper locking
+func SetDefaultInstance(clineDir, address string) error {
+	// Create lock manager for this operation
+	lockManager, err := NewLockManager(clineDir)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("Warning: SQLite unavailable, writing without lock: %v\n", err)
+	}
+	defer lockManager.Close()
+
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	// Generate a unique identifier for this CLI process
+	heldBy := fmt.Sprintf("cli-process-%d", os.Getpid())
+
+	// Use file lock for the write operation
+	return lockManager.WithFileLock(settingsPath, heldBy, func() error {
+		return writeDefaultInstanceJSONToDisk(clineDir, address)
+	})
+}
+
+func writeDefaultInstanceJSONToDisk(clineDir, address string) error {
+	settingsDir := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings")
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(settingsDir, 0755); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create settings directory: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(settingsDir, "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	payload := common.DefaultCoreInstance{
+		Address:     address,
+		LastUpdated: time.Now().Format(time.RFC3339),
+	}
+
+	data, err := json.MarshalIndent(payload, "", "  ")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to marshal default instance JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if err := os.WriteFile(settingsPath, data, 0644); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to write default instance file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// AcquireFileLock attempts to acquire a file lock
+func (lm *LockManager) AcquireFileLock(filePath, heldBy string) error {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	now := time.Now().Unix() * 1000 // Convert to milliseconds
+
+	query := common.InsertFileLockSQL
+
+	_, err := lm.db.Exec(query, heldBy, filePath, now)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to acquire file lock for %s: %w", filePath, err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ReleaseFileLock releases a file lock
+func (lm *LockManager) ReleaseFileLock(filePath, heldBy string) error {
+	if lm.db == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	query := common.DeleteFileLockSQL
+
+	_, err := lm.db.Exec(query, heldBy, filePath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to release file lock for %s: %w", filePath, err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// WithFileLock executes a function while holding a file lock
+func (lm *LockManager) WithFileLock(filePath, heldBy string, fn func() error) error {
+	if err := lm.AcquireFileLock(filePath, heldBy); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	defer func() {
+		if releaseErr := lm.ReleaseFileLock(filePath, heldBy); releaseErr != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to release file lock for %s: %v\n", filePath, releaseErr)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	return fn()
+}

cli/pkg/cli/task.go

@@ -0,0 +1,444 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"io"
+	"os"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/task"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+func NewTaskCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "task",
+		Aliases: []string{"t"},
+		Short:   "Manage Cline tasks",
+		Long:    `Create, monitor, and manage Cline AI tasks.`,
+	}
+
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskNewCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskCancelCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskFollowCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskSendCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskViewCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskListCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskResumeCommand())
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+var taskManager *task.Manager
+
+func ensureTaskManager(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	if taskManager == nil || (address != "" && taskManager.GetCurrentInstance() != address) {
+		var err error
+		var instanceAddress string
+
+		if address != "" {
+			// Ensure instance exists at the specified address
+			if err := ensureInstanceAtAddress(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to ensure instance at address %s: %w", address, err)
+			}
+			taskManager, err = task.NewManagerForAddress(ctx, address)
+			instanceAddress = address
+		} else {
+			// Ensure default instance exists
+			if err := ensureDefaultInstance(ctx); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to ensure default instance: %w", err)
+			}
+			taskManager, err = task.NewManagerForDefault(ctx)
+			if err == nil {
+				instanceAddress = taskManager.GetCurrentInstance()
+			}
+		}
+
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to create task manager: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		// Always set the instance we're using as the default
+		registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+		if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(instanceAddress); err != nil {
+			// Log warning but don't fail - this is not critical
+			fmt.Printf("Warning: failed to set default instance: %v\n", err)
+		}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ensureInstanceAtAddress ensures an instance exists at the given address
+func ensureInstanceAtAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	if global.Clients == nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("global clients not initialized")
+	}
+	return global.Clients.EnsureInstanceAtAddress(ctx, address)
+}
+
+// ensureDefaultInstance ensures a default instance exists
+func ensureDefaultInstance(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if global.Clients == nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("global clients not initialized")
+	}
+
+	// Check if we have any instances in the registry
+	registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+	if registry.GetDefaultInstance() == "" {
+		// No default instance, start a new one
+		instance, err := global.Clients.StartNewInstance(ctx)
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to start new default instance: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		// Set the new instance as default
+		if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(instance.Address); err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to set default instance: %w", err)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+func newTaskNewCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var (
+		images     []string
+		files      []string
+		wait       bool
+		workspaces []string
+		address    string
+		mode       string
+	)
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "new <prompt>",
+		Aliases: []string{"n"},
+		Short:   "Create a new task",
+		Long:    `Create a new Cline task with the specified prompt. If no Cline instance exists at the specified address, a new one will be started automatically.`,
+		Args:    cobra.MinimumNArgs(0),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			// Get content from both args and stdin
+			prompt, err := getContentFromStdinAndArgs(args)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to read prompt: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			// Validate that prompt is passed in call
+			if prompt == "" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("prompt required: provide as argument or pipe via stdin")
+			}
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			// Set mode if provided
+			if mode != "" {
+				if err := taskManager.SetMode(ctx, mode, nil, nil, nil); err != nil {
+					return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode: %w", err)
+				}
+				fmt.Printf("Mode set to: %s\n", mode)
+			}
+
+			// Create the task
+			taskID, err := taskManager.CreateTask(ctx, prompt, images, files, workspaces)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to create task: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Task created successfully with ID: %s\n", taskID)
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			// Wait for completion if requested
+			if wait {
+				fmt.Println("Following task conversation...")
+				return taskManager.FollowConversation(ctx)
+			}
+
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&images, "image", "i", nil, "attach image files")
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&files, "file", "f", nil, "attach files")
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVar(&wait, "wait", false, "wait for task completion")
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&workspaces, "workdir", "w", nil, "workdir directory paths")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVarP(&mode, "mode", "m", "", "mode (act|plan)")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskCancelCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "cancel",
+		Aliases: []string{"c"},
+		Short:   "Cancel the current task",
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			if err := taskManager.CancelTask(ctx); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Println("Task cancelled successfully")
+			fmt.Printf("Instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskSendCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var (
+		images  []string
+		files   []string
+		address string
+		mode    string
+		approve string
+	)
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "send [message]",
+		Aliases: []string{"s"},
+		Short:   "Send a followup message to the current task and/or update mode/approve",
+		Long:    `Send a followup message to continue the conversation with the current task and/or update mode/approve.`,
+		Args:    cobra.MinimumNArgs(0),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			// Get content from both args and stdin
+			message, err := getContentFromStdinAndArgs(args)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to read message: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			if message == "" && len(images) == 0 && len(files) == 0 && mode == "" && approve == "" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("content (message, files, images) required unless using --mode or --approve flags")
+			}
+
+			if approve != "" && approve != "true" && approve != "false" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("--approve must be 'true' or 'false'")
+			}
+
+			if approve != "" && mode != "" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("cannot use --approve and --mode together")
+			}
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			sendDisabled, err := taskManager.CheckSendDisabled(ctx)
+
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to check if message can be sent: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			if sendDisabled {
+				fmt.Println("Cannot send message: task is currently busy")
+				return nil
+			}
+
+			if mode != "" {
+				if err := taskManager.SetModeAndSendMessage(ctx, mode, message, images, files); err != nil {
+					return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode and send message: %w", err)
+				}
+				fmt.Printf("Mode set to %s and message sent successfully.\n", mode)
+
+			} else {
+				if err := taskManager.SendMessage(ctx, message, images, files, approve); err != nil {
+					return err
+				}
+				fmt.Printf("Message sent successfully.\n")
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&images, "image", "i", nil, "attach image files")
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&files, "file", "f", nil, "attach files")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVarP(&mode, "mode", "m", "", "mode (act|plan)")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVarP(&approve, "approve", "a", "", "approve (true) or deny (false) pending request")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskFollowCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "follow",
+		Aliases: []string{"f"},
+		Short:   "Follow current task conversation in real-time",
+		Long:    `Follow the current task conversation, displaying new messages as they arrive in real-time.`,
+		Args:    cobra.NoArgs,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			return taskManager.FollowConversation(ctx)
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskViewCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var (
+		current bool
+		summary bool
+		address string
+	)
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "view",
+		Aliases: []string{"v"},
+		Short:   "View task conversation",
+		Long:    `Output conversation until next completion, with options for current state or summary only.`,
+		Args:    cobra.NoArgs,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			if current {
+				return taskManager.ShowConversation(ctx)
+			} else if summary {
+				return taskManager.GatherFinalSummary(ctx)
+			} else {
+				return taskManager.FollowConversationUntilCompletion(ctx)
+			}
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&current, "current", "c", false, "output current conversation without following")
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&summary, "summary", "s", false, "outputs only the completion summary")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskListCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "list",
+		Aliases: []string{"l"},
+		Short:   "List recent task history",
+		Long:    `Display recent tasks from task history.`,
+		Args:    cobra.NoArgs,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			return taskManager.ListTasks(ctx)
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskResumeCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "resume <task-id>",
+		Aliases: []string{"r"},
+		Short:   "Resume a task by ID",
+		Long:    `Resume an existing task by ID.`,
+		Args:    cobra.ExactArgs(1),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+			taskID := args[0]
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			return taskManager.ResumeTask(ctx, taskID)
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	return cmd
+}
+
+// getContentFromStdinAndArgs reads content from both command line args and stdin, and combines them
+func getContentFromStdinAndArgs(args []string) (string, error) {
+	var content strings.Builder
+
+	// Add command line args first (if any)
+	if len(args) > 0 {
+		content.WriteString(strings.Join(args, " "))
+	}
+
+	// Check if stdin has data
+	stat, err := os.Stdin.Stat()
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to stat stdin: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Check if data is being piped to stdin
+	if (stat.Mode() & os.ModeCharDevice) == 0 {
+		stdinBytes, err := io.ReadAll(os.Stdin)
+		if err != nil {
+			return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to read from stdin: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		stdinContent := strings.TrimSpace(string(stdinBytes))
+		if stdinContent != "" {
+			if content.Len() > 0 {
+				content.WriteString(" ")
+			}
+			content.WriteString(stdinContent)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return content.String(), nil
+}
+
+// CleanupTaskManager cleans up the task manager resources
+func CleanupTaskManager() {
+	if taskManager != nil {
+		taskManager.Cleanup()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/task/manager.go

@@ -0,0 +1,946 @@
+package task
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/display"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/handlers"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/client"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+// Manager handles task execution and message display
+type Manager struct {
+	mu               sync.RWMutex
+	client           *client.ClineClient
+	clientAddress    string
+	state            *types.ConversationState
+	renderer         *display.Renderer
+	streamingDisplay *display.StreamingDisplay
+	handlerRegistry  *handlers.HandlerRegistry
+}
+
+// NewManager creates a new task manager
+func NewManager(client *client.ClineClient) *Manager {
+	state := types.NewConversationState()
+	renderer := display.NewRenderer()
+	streamingDisplay := display.NewStreamingDisplay(state, renderer)
+
+	// Create handler registry and register handlers
+	registry := handlers.NewHandlerRegistry()
+	registry.Register(handlers.NewAskHandler())
+	registry.Register(handlers.NewSayHandler())
+
+	return &Manager{
+		client:           client,
+		clientAddress:    "", // Will be set when client is provided
+		state:            state,
+		renderer:         renderer,
+		streamingDisplay: streamingDisplay,
+		handlerRegistry:  registry,
+	}
+}
+
+// NewManagerForAddress creates a new task manager for a specific instance address
+func NewManagerForAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) (*Manager, error) {
+	client, err := global.GetClientForAddress(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get client for address %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	manager := NewManager(client)
+	manager.clientAddress = address
+	return manager, nil
+}
+
+// NewManagerForDefault creates a new task manager using the default instance
+func NewManagerForDefault(ctx context.Context) (*Manager, error) {
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get default client: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	manager := NewManager(client)
+
+	// Get the default instance address
+	if global.Clients != nil {
+		manager.clientAddress = global.Clients.GetRegistry().GetDefaultInstance()
+	}
+
+	return manager, nil
+}
+
+// SwitchToInstance switches the manager to use a different Cline instance
+func (m *Manager) SwitchToInstance(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	// Get client for the new address
+	newClient, err := global.GetClientForAddress(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get client for address %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	// Update the client and address
+	m.client = newClient
+	m.clientAddress = address
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Switched to instance: %s", address)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// GetCurrentInstance returns the address of the current instance
+func (m *Manager) GetCurrentInstance() string {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+	return m.clientAddress
+}
+
+// CreateTask creates a new task
+func (m *Manager) CreateTask(ctx context.Context, prompt string, images, files []string, workspacePaths []string) (string, error) {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Creating task: %s", prompt)
+		if len(files) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Files: %v", files)
+		}
+		if len(images) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Images: %v", images)
+		}
+		if len(workspacePaths) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Workspaces: %v", workspacePaths)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Check if there's an active task and cancel it first
+	if err := m.cancelExistingTaskIfNeeded(ctx); err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to cancel existing task: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Create task request
+	req := &cline.NewTaskRequest{
+		Text:           prompt,
+		Images:         images,
+		Files:          files,
+	}
+
+	resp, err := m.client.Task.NewTask(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to create task: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	taskID := resp.Value
+
+	return taskID, nil
+}
+
+// cancelExistingTaskIfNeeded checks if there's an active task and cancels it
+func (m *Manager) cancelExistingTaskIfNeeded(ctx context.Context) error {
+	// Try to get the current state to check if there's an active task
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		// If we can't get state, assume no active task and continue
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Could not get state to check for active task: %v", err)
+		}
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Properly parse the state to check if there's actually an active task
+	if state.StateJson != "" {
+		var stateData types.ExtensionState
+		if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(state.StateJson), &stateData); err != nil {
+			// If we can't parse state, assume no active task
+			if global.Config.Verbose {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Could not parse state JSON: %v", err)
+			}
+			return nil
+		}
+
+		// Check if there's actually an active task
+		if stateData.CurrentTaskItem != nil && stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id != "" {
+			if global.Config.Verbose {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Found active task %s, cancelling...", stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id)
+			}
+
+			// Cancel the existing task
+			_, err := m.client.Task.CancelTask(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+			if err != nil {
+				if global.Config.Verbose {
+					m.renderer.RenderDebug("Cancel task returned error: %v", err)
+				}
+			} else {
+				fmt.Println("Cancelled existing task to start new one")
+			}
+		}
+	} 
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// CheckSendDisabled determines if we can send a message to the current task
+// We duplicate the logic from buttonConfig::getButtonConfig
+func (m *Manager) CheckSendDisabled(ctx context.Context) (bool, error) {
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, fmt.Errorf("failed to get latest state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(messages) == 0 {
+		return false, nil
+	}
+
+	// Use final message to perform validation
+	lastMessage := messages[len(messages)-1]
+
+	// Error types which we allow sending on
+	errorTypes := []string{
+		string(types.AskTypeAPIReqFailed),           // "api_req_failed"
+		string(types.AskTypeMistakeLimitReached),    // "mistake_limit_reached"
+		string(types.AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached), // "auto_approval_max_req_reached"
+	}
+
+	isError := false
+
+	// Check if message is an error type
+	if lastMessage.Type == types.MessageTypeAsk {
+		for _, errType := range errorTypes {
+			if lastMessage.Ask == errType {
+				isError = true
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Streaming and error check
+	if lastMessage.Partial && !isError {
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send disabled: task is streaming and non-error")
+		}
+		return true, nil
+	}
+
+	// All ask messages allow sending
+	if lastMessage.Type == types.MessageTypeAsk {
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send enabled: ask message")
+		}
+		return false, nil
+	}
+
+	// Technically unnecessary but implements getButtonConfig 1-1
+	if lastMessage.Type == types.MessageTypeSay && lastMessage.Say == string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted) {
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send disabled: API request is active")
+		}
+		return true, nil
+	}
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send disabled: default fallback")
+	}
+
+	return true, nil
+}
+
+// SendMessage sends a followup message to the current task
+func (m *Manager) SendMessage(ctx context.Context, message string, images, files []string, approve string) error {
+	responseType := "messageResponse"
+
+	if approve == "true" {
+		responseType = "yesButtonClicked"
+	}
+
+	if approve == "false" {
+		responseType = "noButtonClicked"
+	}
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Sending message: %s", message)
+		if len(files) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Files: %v", files)
+		}
+		if len(images) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Images: %v", images)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Send the followup message using AskResponse
+	req := &cline.AskResponseRequest{
+		ResponseType: responseType,
+		Text:         message,
+		Images:       images,
+		Files:        files,
+	}
+
+	_, err := m.client.Task.AskResponse(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to send message: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// SetMode sets the Plan/Act mode for the current Cline instance and optionally sends message
+func (m *Manager) SetMode(ctx context.Context, mode string, message *string, images, files []string) error {
+	if mode != "act" && mode != "plan" {
+		return fmt.Errorf("invalid mode '%s': must be 'act' or 'plan'", mode)
+	}
+
+	var protoMode cline.PlanActMode
+	if mode == "plan" {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_PLAN
+	} else {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_ACT
+	}
+
+	req := &cline.TogglePlanActModeRequest{
+		Metadata: &cline.Metadata{},
+		Mode:     protoMode,
+	}
+
+	if message != nil {
+		req.ChatContent = &cline.ChatContent{
+			Message: message,
+			Images:  images,
+			Files:   files,
+		}
+	}
+
+	_, err := m.client.State.TogglePlanActModeProto(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode to '%s': %w", mode, err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// SetModeAndSendMessage sets the mode and sends a message in one operation
+// Handles task restoration internally if the mode switch cancels the current task
+func (m *Manager) SetModeAndSendMessage(ctx context.Context, mode, message string, images, files []string) error {
+	if mode != "act" && mode != "plan" {
+		return fmt.Errorf("invalid mode '%s': must be 'act' or 'plan'", mode)
+	}
+
+	taskId, err := m.getCurrentTaskId(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get current task ID: %w", err)
+	}
+	fmt.Printf("Current task ID: %s\n", taskId)
+
+	var protoMode cline.PlanActMode
+	if mode == "plan" {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_PLAN
+	} else {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_ACT
+	}
+
+	req := &cline.TogglePlanActModeRequest{
+		Metadata: &cline.Metadata{},
+		Mode:     protoMode,
+		ChatContent: &cline.ChatContent{
+			Message: &message,
+			Images:  images,
+			Files:   files,
+		},
+	}
+
+	result, err := m.client.State.TogglePlanActModeProto(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode to '%s': %w", mode, err)
+	}
+
+	taskPreserved := result.Value
+
+	if taskPreserved {
+		fmt.Printf("Message sent as part of mode change\n")
+		return nil
+	} else {
+		if message != "" || len(images) > 0 || len(files) > 0 {
+			fmt.Printf("Task was cancelled, restoring task ID: %s\n", taskId)
+
+			err = m.ReinitExistingTaskFromId(ctx, taskId)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("Failed to restore task: %w", err)
+			}
+			fmt.Printf("Task restored successfully\n")
+
+			// Hardcoded sleep should be replaced with a way to fetch whether task is ready algorithmically
+			time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+
+			err = m.SendMessage(ctx, message, images, files, "")
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("Failed to send message: %w", err)
+			}
+			fmt.Printf("Message sent to restored task\n")
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// getCurrentTaskId extracts the current task ID from the server state
+func (m *Manager) getCurrentTaskId(ctx context.Context) (string, error) {
+	// Get the latest state
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Parse the server state JSON
+	var stateData types.ExtensionState
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(state.StateJson), &stateData); err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to parse state JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Extract current task ID
+	if stateData.CurrentTaskItem != nil && stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id != "" {
+		return stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id, nil
+	}
+
+	return "", fmt.Errorf("no current task found in state")
+}
+
+// ReinitExistingTaskFromId reinitializes an existing task from the given task ID
+func (m *Manager) ReinitExistingTaskFromId(ctx context.Context, taskId string) error {
+	req := &cline.StringRequest{Value: taskId}
+	resp, err := m.client.Task.ShowTaskWithId(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("Failed to reinitialize task %s: %w", taskId, err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Successfully reinitialized task: %s (ID: %s)\n", taskId, resp.Id)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ResumeTask resumes an existing task by ID
+func (m *Manager) ResumeTask(ctx context.Context, taskID string) error {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Resuming task: %s", taskID)
+	}
+
+	// This call handles cancellation of any active task
+	if err := m.ReinitExistingTaskFromId(ctx, taskID); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to resume task %s: %w", taskID, err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Task %s resumed successfully\n", taskID)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// CancelTask cancels the current task
+func (m *Manager) CancelTask(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	_, err := m.client.Task.CancelTask(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to cancel task: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ListTasks retrieves and displays task history
+func (m *Manager) ListTasks(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	req := &cline.GetTaskHistoryRequest{
+		FavoritesOnly:        false,
+		SearchQuery:          "",
+		SortBy:               "oldest",
+		CurrentWorkspaceOnly: false,
+	}
+
+	resp, err := m.client.Task.GetTaskHistory(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get task history: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(resp.Tasks) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No task history found.")
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return m.renderer.RenderTaskList(resp.Tasks)
+}
+
+// GatherFinalSummary attempts to gather the latest completion_result output and display it
+func (m *Manager) GatherFinalSummary(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	for i := len(messages) - 1; i >= 0; i-- {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		// Check if this is a completion result SAY message
+		if msg.IsSay() && msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult) {
+			return m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ShowConversation displays the current conversation
+func (m *Manager) ShowConversation(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	// Get the latest state which contains messages
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Parse the state JSON to extract messages
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(messages) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No conversation history found.")
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Display messages
+	for i, msg := range messages {
+		m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (m *Manager) FollowConversation(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Println("Following task conversation... (Press Ctrl+C to exit)")
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Create stream coordinator
+	coordinator := NewStreamCoordinator()
+
+	// Load history first
+	totalMessageCount, err := m.loadAndDisplayRecentHistory(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Warning: Failed to load conversation history: %v", err)
+		totalMessageCount = 0
+	}
+	coordinator.SetConversationTurnStartIndex(totalMessageCount)
+
+	fmt.Println("\n--- Live updates ---")
+
+	// Start both streams concurrently
+	errChan := make(chan error, 2)
+
+	if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, nil)
+	} else {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, nil)
+		go m.handlePartialMessageStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for either stream to error or context cancellation
+	select {
+	case <-ctx.Done():
+		return ctx.Err()
+	case err := <-errChan:
+		cancel()
+		return err
+	}
+}
+
+// FollowConversationUntilCompletion streams conversation updates until task completion
+func (m *Manager) FollowConversationUntilCompletion(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Println("Streaming conversation until completion... (Press Ctrl+C to exit)")
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Create stream coordinator
+	coordinator := NewStreamCoordinator()
+
+	// Get current message count without displaying history
+	totalMessageCount, err := m.getCurrentMessageCount(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Warning: Failed to get current message count: %v", err)
+		totalMessageCount = 0
+	}
+	coordinator.SetConversationTurnStartIndex(totalMessageCount)
+
+	// Start both streams concurrently
+	errChan := make(chan error, 2)
+	completionChan := make(chan bool, 1)
+
+	if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, completionChan)
+	} else {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, completionChan)
+		go m.handlePartialMessageStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for completion, error, or context cancellation
+	select {
+	case <-ctx.Done():
+		return ctx.Err()
+	case <-completionChan:
+		cancel()
+		return nil
+	case err := <-errChan:
+		cancel()
+		return err
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStateStream handles the SubscribeToState stream
+func (m *Manager) handleStateStream(ctx context.Context, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, errChan chan error, completionChan chan bool) {
+	stateStream, err := m.client.State.SubscribeToState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to subscribe to state: %w", err)
+		return
+	}
+
+	for {
+		select {
+		case <-ctx.Done():
+			return
+		default:
+			stateUpdate, err := stateStream.Recv()
+			if err != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("State stream receive error: %v", err)
+				errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to receive state update: %w", err)
+				return
+			}
+
+			var pErr error
+
+			if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+				pErr = m.processStateUpdateJsonMode(stateUpdate, coordinator, completionChan)
+			} else {
+				pErr = m.processStateUpdate(stateUpdate, coordinator, completionChan)
+			}
+
+			if pErr != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("State processing error: %v", pErr)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+func (m *Manager) processStateUpdateJsonMode(stateUpdate *cline.State, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, completionChan chan bool) error {
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(stateUpdate.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Process messages from current conversation turn onwards
+	startIndex := coordinator.GetConversationTurnStartIndex()
+
+	var foundCompletion bool
+	var displayedUsage bool
+
+	for i := startIndex; i < len(messages); i++ {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("State message %d: type=%s, say=%s", i, msg.Type, msg.Say)
+		}
+
+		// Exit after we've seen a task completion & printed out the usage info
+		if msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult) {
+			foundCompletion = true
+		}
+
+		// Determine if message is ready to be displayed now
+		shouldDisplay := true
+
+		switch {
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted):
+			shouldDisplay = false
+			apiInfo := types.APIRequestInfo{Cost: -1}
+			if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &apiInfo); err == nil && apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+				shouldDisplay = true
+				displayedUsage = true
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Skip if message is partial, except for a specific edge case
+		if msg.Partial {
+			// Exception: display if type=say, text="", say="text"
+			if msg.IsSay() && msg.Text == "" && msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeText) {
+				shouldDisplay = true
+			} else {
+				shouldDisplay = false
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Display valid messages, exit as soon as we hit a non-valid message
+		if shouldDisplay {
+			coordinator.CompleteTurn(i + 1) // Mark the message as complete as soon as we print it
+			m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+		} else {
+			break
+		}
+	}
+
+	// We only want to exit after we've displayed the usage, for the case of seeing completion result
+	if completionChan != nil && foundCompletion && displayedUsage {
+		completionChan <- true
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// processStateUpdate processes state updates and supports logic for handling task competion markers
+func (m *Manager) processStateUpdate(stateUpdate *cline.State, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, completionChan chan bool) error {
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(stateUpdate.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Process messages from current conversation turn onwards
+	startIndex := coordinator.GetConversationTurnStartIndex()
+
+	var foundCompletion bool
+	var displayedUsage bool
+
+	for i := startIndex; i < len(messages); i++ {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("State message %d: type=%s, say=%s", i, msg.Type, msg.Say)
+		}
+
+		// Exit after we've seen a task completion & printed out the usage info
+		if msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult) {
+			foundCompletion = true
+		}
+
+		// Currently handling a subset of message types for displaying
+		switch {
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeUserFeedback):
+			if !coordinator.IsProcessedInCurrentTurn("user_msg") {
+				m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+				coordinator.MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn("user_msg")
+			}
+
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCheckpointCreated):
+			if !coordinator.IsProcessedInCurrentTurn("checkpoint") {
+				m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+				coordinator.MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn("checkpoint")
+			}
+
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted):
+			apiInfo := types.APIRequestInfo{Cost: -1}
+			if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &apiInfo); err == nil && apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+				fmt.Println() // adds a separator between cline message and usage message
+				m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+				coordinator.CompleteTurn(len(messages))
+				displayedUsage = true
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// We only want to exit after we've displayed the usage, for the case of seeing completion result
+	if completionChan != nil && foundCompletion && displayedUsage {
+		completionChan <- true
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handlePartialMessageStream handles the SubscribeToPartialMessage stream for streaming assistant text
+func (m *Manager) handlePartialMessageStream(ctx context.Context, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, errChan chan error) {
+	partialStream, err := m.client.Ui.SubscribeToPartialMessage(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to subscribe to partial messages: %w", err)
+		return
+	}
+
+	for {
+		select {
+		case <-ctx.Done():
+			return
+		default:
+			protoMsg, err := partialStream.Recv()
+			if err != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Partial stream receive error: %v", err)
+				errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to receive partial message: %w", err)
+				return
+			}
+
+			// Convert proto message to our Message struct
+			msg := types.ConvertProtoToMessage(protoMsg)
+
+			// Debug: Log received message (always show for debugging)
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Received streaming message: type=%s, partial=%v, text_len=%d",
+				msg.Type, msg.Partial, len(msg.Text))
+
+			// Handle the message with streaming support for de-dupping
+			if err := m.handleStreamingMessage(msg); err != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Error handling streaming message: %v", err)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStreamingMessage handles a streaming message
+func (m *Manager) handleStreamingMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage) error {
+	// Debug: Always log what we're processing
+	m.renderer.RenderDebug("Processing message: timestamp=%d, partial=%v, type=%s, text_preview=%s",
+		msg.Timestamp, msg.Partial, msg.Type, m.truncateText(msg.Text, 50))
+
+	// Use streaming display which handles deduplication internally
+	if err := m.streamingDisplay.HandlePartialMessage(msg); err != nil {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Streaming display failed, using fallback: %v", err)
+		// Fallback to regular display
+		return m.displayMessage(msg, true, false, -1)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// truncateText truncates text for debug display
+func (m *Manager) truncateText(text string, maxLen int) string {
+	if len(text) <= maxLen {
+		return text
+	}
+	return text[:maxLen] + "..."
+}
+
+// displayMessage displays a single message using the handler system
+func (m *Manager) displayMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage, isLast, isPartial bool, messageIndex int) error {
+	if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+		return m.outputMessageAsJSON(msg)
+	} else {
+		dc := &handlers.DisplayContext{
+			State:        m.state,
+			Renderer:     m.renderer,
+			IsLast:       isLast,
+			IsPartial:    isPartial,
+			MessageIndex: messageIndex,
+		}
+
+		return m.handlerRegistry.Handle(msg, dc)
+	}
+}
+
+// outputMessageAsJSON prints a single cline message as json
+func (m *Manager) outputMessageAsJSON(msg *types.ClineMessage) error {
+	jsonBytes, err := json.MarshalIndent(msg, "", "  ")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to marshal message as JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println(string(jsonBytes))
+	return nil
+}
+
+// getCurrentMessageCount gets the current message count without displaying messages
+func (m *Manager) getCurrentMessageCount(ctx context.Context) (int, error) {
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return len(messages), nil
+}
+
+// loadAndDisplayRecentHistory loads and displays recent conversation history and returns the total number of existing messages
+func (m *Manager) loadAndDisplayRecentHistory(ctx context.Context) (int, error) {
+	// Get the latest state which contains messages
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Parse the state JSON to extract messages
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(messages) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No conversation history found.")
+		return 0, nil
+	}
+
+	// Show only the last 100 messages by default
+	const maxHistoryMessages = 100
+	totalMessages := len(messages)
+	startIndex := 0
+
+	if totalMessages > maxHistoryMessages {
+		startIndex = totalMessages - maxHistoryMessages
+		fmt.Printf("--- Conversation history (%d of %d messages) ---\n", maxHistoryMessages, totalMessages)
+	} else {
+		fmt.Printf("--- Conversation history (%d messages) ---\n", totalMessages)
+	}
+
+	// Display recent messages
+	for i := startIndex; i < len(messages); i++ {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		// Display the message
+		m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+	}
+
+	// Return the total number of messages in the conversation
+	return totalMessages, nil
+}
+
+// extractMessagesFromState parses the state JSON and extracts messages
+func (m *Manager) extractMessagesFromState(stateJson string) ([]*types.ClineMessage, error) {
+	return types.ExtractMessagesFromStateJSON(stateJson)
+}
+
+// GetState returns the current conversation state
+func (m *Manager) GetState() *types.ConversationState {
+	return m.state
+}
+
+// Cleanup cleans up resources
+func (m *Manager) Cleanup() {
+	// Clean up streaming display resources if needed
+	if m.streamingDisplay != nil {
+		m.streamingDisplay.Cleanup()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/task/stream_coordinator.go

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+package task
+
+// StreamCoordinator manages coordination between SubscribeToState and SubscribeToPartialMessage streams
+type StreamCoordinator struct {
+	conversationTurnStartIndex int             // First message index of current turn
+	processedInCurrentTurn     map[string]bool // What we've handled in THIS turn
+}
+
+// NewStreamCoordinator creates a new stream coordinator
+func NewStreamCoordinator() *StreamCoordinator {
+	return &StreamCoordinator{
+		conversationTurnStartIndex: 0,
+		processedInCurrentTurn:     make(map[string]bool),
+	}
+}
+
+// SetConversationTurnStartIndex sets the starting index for the current conversation turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) SetConversationTurnStartIndex(index int) {
+	sc.conversationTurnStartIndex = index
+}
+
+// GetConversationTurnStartIndex returns the starting index for the current conversation turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) GetConversationTurnStartIndex() int {
+	return sc.conversationTurnStartIndex
+}
+
+// MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn marks an item as processed in the current turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn(key string) {
+	sc.processedInCurrentTurn[key] = true
+}
+
+// IsProcessedInCurrentTurn checks if an item has been processed in the current turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) IsProcessedInCurrentTurn(key string) bool {
+	return sc.processedInCurrentTurn[key]
+}
+
+// CompleteTurn resets the coordinator for the next conversation turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) CompleteTurn(totalMessages int) {
+	sc.conversationTurnStartIndex = totalMessages
+	sc.processedInCurrentTurn = make(map[string]bool)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/types/messages.go

@@ -0,0 +1,321 @@
+package types
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"time"
+    "strconv"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+// ClineMessage represents a conversation message in the CLI
+type ClineMessage struct {
+	Type      MessageType `json:"type"`
+	Text      string      `json:"text"`
+	Timestamp int64       `json:"ts"`
+	Reasoning string      `json:"reasoning,omitempty"`
+	Say       string      `json:"say,omitempty"`
+	Ask       string      `json:"ask,omitempty"`
+	Partial   bool        `json:"partial,omitempty"`
+	Images    []string    `json:"images,omitempty"`
+	Files     []string    `json:"files,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// MessageType represents the type of message
+type MessageType string
+
+const (
+	MessageTypeAsk MessageType = "ask"
+	MessageTypeSay MessageType = "say"
+)
+
+// AskType represents different types of ASK messages
+type AskType string
+
+const (
+	AskTypeFollowup               AskType = "followup"
+	AskTypePlanModeRespond        AskType = "plan_mode_respond"
+	AskTypeCommand                AskType = "command"
+	AskTypeCommandOutput          AskType = "command_output"
+	AskTypeCompletionResult       AskType = "completion_result"
+	AskTypeTool                   AskType = "tool"
+	AskTypeAPIReqFailed           AskType = "api_req_failed"
+	AskTypeResumeTask             AskType = "resume_task"
+	AskTypeResumeCompletedTask    AskType = "resume_completed_task"
+	AskTypeMistakeLimitReached    AskType = "mistake_limit_reached"
+	AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached AskType = "auto_approval_max_req_reached"
+	AskTypeBrowserActionLaunch    AskType = "browser_action_launch"
+	AskTypeUseMcpServer           AskType = "use_mcp_server"
+	AskTypeNewTask                AskType = "new_task"
+	AskTypeCondense               AskType = "condense"
+	AskTypeReportBug              AskType = "report_bug"
+)
+
+// SayType represents different types of SAY messages
+type SayType string
+
+const (
+	SayTypeTask                    SayType = "task"
+	SayTypeError                   SayType = "error"
+	SayTypeAPIReqStarted           SayType = "api_req_started"
+	SayTypeAPIReqFinished          SayType = "api_req_finished"
+	SayTypeText                    SayType = "text"
+	SayTypeReasoning               SayType = "reasoning"
+	SayTypeCompletionResult        SayType = "completion_result"
+	SayTypeUserFeedback            SayType = "user_feedback"
+	SayTypeUserFeedbackDiff        SayType = "user_feedback_diff"
+	SayTypeAPIReqRetried           SayType = "api_req_retried"
+	SayTypeCommand                 SayType = "command"
+	SayTypeCommandOutput           SayType = "command_output"
+	SayTypeTool                    SayType = "tool"
+	SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning SayType = "shell_integration_warning"
+	SayTypeBrowserActionLaunch     SayType = "browser_action_launch"
+	SayTypeBrowserAction           SayType = "browser_action"
+	SayTypeBrowserActionResult     SayType = "browser_action_result"
+	SayTypeMcpServerRequestStarted SayType = "mcp_server_request_started"
+	SayTypeMcpServerResponse       SayType = "mcp_server_response"
+	SayTypeMcpNotification         SayType = "mcp_notification"
+	SayTypeUseMcpServer            SayType = "use_mcp_server"
+	SayTypeDiffError               SayType = "diff_error"
+	SayTypeDeletedAPIReqs          SayType = "deleted_api_reqs"
+	SayTypeClineignoreError        SayType = "clineignore_error"
+	SayTypeCheckpointCreated       SayType = "checkpoint_created"
+	SayTypeLoadMcpDocumentation    SayType = "load_mcp_documentation"
+	SayTypeInfo                    SayType = "info"
+	SayTypeTaskProgress            SayType = "task_progress"
+)
+
+// ToolMessage represents a tool-related message
+type ToolMessage struct {
+	Tool                          string `json:"tool"`
+	Path                          string `json:"path,omitempty"`
+	Content                       string `json:"content,omitempty"`
+	Diff                          string `json:"diff,omitempty"`
+	Regex                         string `json:"regex,omitempty"`
+	FilePattern                   string `json:"filePattern,omitempty"`
+	OperationIsLocatedInWorkspace *bool  `json:"operationIsLocatedInWorkspace,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// ToolType represents different types of tools
+type ToolType string
+
+const (
+	ToolTypeEditedExistingFile      ToolType = "editedExistingFile"
+	ToolTypeNewFileCreated          ToolType = "newFileCreated"
+	ToolTypeReadFile                ToolType = "readFile"
+	ToolTypeListFilesTopLevel       ToolType = "listFilesTopLevel"
+	ToolTypeListFilesRecursive      ToolType = "listFilesRecursive"
+	ToolTypeListCodeDefinitionNames ToolType = "listCodeDefinitionNames"
+	ToolTypeSearchFiles             ToolType = "searchFiles"
+	ToolTypeWebFetch                ToolType = "webFetch"
+	ToolTypeSummarizeTask           ToolType = "summarizeTask"
+)
+
+// AskData represents the parsed structure of an ASK message
+type AskData struct {
+	Question string   `json:"question"`
+	Response string   `json:"response"`
+	Options  []string `json:"options,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// APIRequestInfo represents API request information
+type APIRequestInfo struct {
+	Request                string                 `json:"request,omitempty"`
+	TokensIn               int                    `json:"tokensIn,omitempty"`
+	TokensOut              int                    `json:"tokensOut,omitempty"`
+	CacheWrites            int                    `json:"cacheWrites,omitempty"`
+	CacheReads             int                    `json:"cacheReads,omitempty"`
+	Cost                   float64                `json:"cost,omitempty"`
+	CancelReason           string                 `json:"cancelReason,omitempty"`
+	StreamingFailedMessage string                 `json:"streamingFailedMessage,omitempty"`
+	RetryStatus            *APIRequestRetryStatus `json:"retryStatus,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// APIRequestRetryStatus represents retry status information
+type APIRequestRetryStatus struct {
+	Attempt      int    `json:"attempt"`
+	MaxAttempts  int    `json:"maxAttempts"`
+	DelaySec     int    `json:"delaySec"`
+	ErrorSnippet string `json:"errorSnippet,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// GetTimestamp returns a formatted timestamp string
+func (m *ClineMessage) GetTimestamp() string {
+	return time.Unix(m.Timestamp/1000, 0).Format("15:04:05")
+}
+
+// IsAsk returns true if this is an ASK message
+func (m *ClineMessage) IsAsk() bool {
+	return m.Type == MessageTypeAsk
+}
+
+// IsSay returns true if this is a SAY message
+func (m *ClineMessage) IsSay() bool {
+	return m.Type == MessageTypeSay
+}
+
+// GetMessageKey returns a unique key for this message based on timestamp
+func (m *ClineMessage) GetMessageKey() string {
+	return strconv.FormatInt(m.Timestamp, 10)
+}
+
+// ExtractMessagesFromStateJSON parses the state JSON and extracts messages
+func ExtractMessagesFromStateJSON(stateJson string) ([]*ClineMessage, error) {
+	// Parse the state JSON to extract clineMessages
+	var rawState map[string]interface{}
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(stateJson), &rawState); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to parse state JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Try to extract clineMessages
+	clineMessagesRaw, exists := rawState["clineMessages"]
+	if !exists {
+		return []*ClineMessage{}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Convert to JSON and back to get proper Message structs
+	clineMessagesJson, err := json.Marshal(clineMessagesRaw)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to marshal clineMessages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var messages []*ClineMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal(clineMessagesJson, &messages); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to unmarshal clineMessages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return messages, nil
+}
+
+// ConvertProtoToMessage converts a protobuf ClineMessage to our local Message struct
+func ConvertProtoToMessage(protoMsg *cline.ClineMessage) *ClineMessage {
+	var msgType MessageType
+	var say, ask string
+
+	// Convert message type
+	switch protoMsg.Type {
+	case cline.ClineMessageType_ASK:
+		msgType = MessageTypeAsk
+		ask = convertProtoAskType(protoMsg.Ask)
+	case cline.ClineMessageType_SAY:
+		msgType = MessageTypeSay
+		say = convertProtoSayType(protoMsg.Say)
+	default:
+		msgType = MessageTypeSay
+		say = "unknown"
+	}
+
+	return &ClineMessage{
+		Type:      msgType,
+		Text:      protoMsg.Text,
+		Timestamp: protoMsg.Ts,
+		Reasoning: protoMsg.Reasoning,
+		Say:       say,
+		Ask:       ask,
+		Partial:   protoMsg.Partial,
+	}
+}
+
+// convertProtoAskType converts protobuf ask type to string
+func convertProtoAskType(askType cline.ClineAsk) string {
+	switch askType {
+	case cline.ClineAsk_FOLLOWUP:
+		return string(AskTypeFollowup)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_PLAN_MODE_RESPOND:
+		return string(AskTypePlanModeRespond)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_COMMAND:
+		return string(AskTypeCommand)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_COMMAND_OUTPUT:
+		return string(AskTypeCommandOutput)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_COMPLETION_RESULT:
+		return string(AskTypeCompletionResult)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_TOOL:
+		return string(AskTypeTool)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_API_REQ_FAILED:
+		return string(AskTypeAPIReqFailed)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_RESUME_TASK:
+		return string(AskTypeResumeTask)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_RESUME_COMPLETED_TASK:
+		return string(AskTypeResumeCompletedTask)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_MISTAKE_LIMIT_REACHED:
+		return string(AskTypeMistakeLimitReached)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_AUTO_APPROVAL_MAX_REQ_REACHED:
+		return string(AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_BROWSER_ACTION_LAUNCH:
+		return string(AskTypeBrowserActionLaunch)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_USE_MCP_SERVER:
+		return string(AskTypeUseMcpServer)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_NEW_TASK:
+		return string(AskTypeNewTask)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_CONDENSE:
+		return string(AskTypeCondense)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_REPORT_BUG:
+		return string(AskTypeReportBug)
+	default:
+		return "unknown"
+	}
+}
+
+// convertProtoSayType converts protobuf say type to string
+func convertProtoSayType(sayType cline.ClineSay) string {
+	switch sayType {
+	case cline.ClineSay_TASK:
+		return string(SayTypeTask)
+	case cline.ClineSay_ERROR:
+		return string(SayTypeError)
+	case cline.ClineSay_API_REQ_STARTED:
+		return string(SayTypeAPIReqStarted)
+	case cline.ClineSay_API_REQ_FINISHED:
+		return string(SayTypeAPIReqFinished)
+	case cline.ClineSay_TEXT:
+		return string(SayTypeText)
+	case cline.ClineSay_REASONING:
+		return string(SayTypeReasoning)
+	case cline.ClineSay_COMPLETION_RESULT_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeCompletionResult)
+	case cline.ClineSay_USER_FEEDBACK:
+		return string(SayTypeUserFeedback)
+	case cline.ClineSay_USER_FEEDBACK_DIFF:
+		return string(SayTypeUserFeedbackDiff)
+	case cline.ClineSay_API_REQ_RETRIED:
+		return string(SayTypeAPIReqRetried)
+	case cline.ClineSay_COMMAND_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeCommand)
+	case cline.ClineSay_COMMAND_OUTPUT_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeCommandOutput)
+	case cline.ClineSay_TOOL_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeTool)
+	case cline.ClineSay_SHELL_INTEGRATION_WARNING:
+		return string(SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning)
+	case cline.ClineSay_BROWSER_ACTION_LAUNCH_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeBrowserActionLaunch)
+	case cline.ClineSay_BROWSER_ACTION:
+		return string(SayTypeBrowserAction)
+	case cline.ClineSay_BROWSER_ACTION_RESULT:
+		return string(SayTypeBrowserActionResult)
+	case cline.ClineSay_MCP_SERVER_REQUEST_STARTED:
+		return string(SayTypeMcpServerRequestStarted)
+	case cline.ClineSay_MCP_SERVER_RESPONSE:
+		return string(SayTypeMcpServerResponse)
+	case cline.ClineSay_MCP_NOTIFICATION:
+		return string(SayTypeMcpNotification)
+	case cline.ClineSay_USE_MCP_SERVER_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeUseMcpServer)
+	case cline.ClineSay_DIFF_ERROR:
+		return string(SayTypeDiffError)
+	case cline.ClineSay_DELETED_API_REQS:
+		return string(SayTypeDeletedAPIReqs)
+	case cline.ClineSay_CLINEIGNORE_ERROR:
+		return string(SayTypeClineignoreError)
+	case cline.ClineSay_CHECKPOINT_CREATED:
+		return string(SayTypeCheckpointCreated)
+	case cline.ClineSay_LOAD_MCP_DOCUMENTATION:
+		return string(SayTypeLoadMcpDocumentation)
+	case cline.ClineSay_INFO:
+		return string(SayTypeInfo)
+	case cline.ClineSay_TASK_PROGRESS:
+		return string(SayTypeTaskProgress)
+	default:
+		return "unknown"
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/types/state.go

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+package types
+
+import (
+	"sync"
+)
+
+// ConversationState manages the state of the conversation
+type ConversationState struct {
+	mu               sync.RWMutex
+	StreamingMessage *StreamingMessage `json:"streamingMessage,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// StreamingMessage manages state for streaming message display
+type StreamingMessage struct {
+	CurrentKey      string `json:"currentKey"`
+	LastText        string `json:"lastText"`
+	LastToolMessage string `json:"lastToolMessage,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// NewConversationState creates a new conversation state
+func NewConversationState() *ConversationState {
+	return &ConversationState{
+		StreamingMessage: &StreamingMessage{},
+	}
+}
+
+// SetStreamingMessage updates the streaming message state
+func (cs *ConversationState) SetStreamingMessage(key, text string) {
+	cs.mu.Lock()
+	defer cs.mu.Unlock()
+	cs.StreamingMessage.CurrentKey = key
+	cs.StreamingMessage.LastText = text
+}
+
+// GetStreamingMessage returns the current streaming message state
+func (cs *ConversationState) GetStreamingMessage() *StreamingMessage {
+	cs.mu.RLock()
+	defer cs.mu.RUnlock()
+	return &StreamingMessage{
+		CurrentKey:      cs.StreamingMessage.CurrentKey,
+		LastText:        cs.StreamingMessage.LastText,
+		LastToolMessage: cs.StreamingMessage.LastToolMessage,
+	}
+}
+
+// Clear resets state
+func (cs *ConversationState) Clear() {
+	cs.mu.Lock()
+	defer cs.mu.Unlock()
+	cs.StreamingMessage = &StreamingMessage{}
+}
+
+// ExtensionState represents the server-side extension state structure
+type ExtensionState struct {
+	CurrentTaskItem *CurrentTaskItem `json:"currentTaskItem,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// CurrentTaskItem - minimal struct with just what we need
+type CurrentTaskItem struct {
+	Id string `json:"id"`
+}

cli/pkg/cli/version.go

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"runtime"
+
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+var (
+	// These will be set at build time via ldflags
+	Version   = "dev"
+	Commit    = "unknown"
+	Date      = "unknown"
+	BuiltBy   = "unknown"
+)
+
+// NewVersionCommand creates the version command
+func NewVersionCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var short bool
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "version",
+		Short: "Show version information",
+		Long:  `Display version information for the Cline Go host.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if short {
+				fmt.Println(Version)
+				return nil
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Cline Go Host\n")
+			fmt.Printf("Version:    %s\n", Version)
+			fmt.Printf("Commit:     %s\n", Commit)
+			fmt.Printf("Built:      %s\n", Date)
+			fmt.Printf("Built by:   %s\n", BuiltBy)
+			fmt.Printf("Go version: %s\n", runtime.Version())
+			fmt.Printf("OS/Arch:    %s/%s\n", runtime.GOOS, runtime.GOARCH)
+
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVar(&short, "short", false, "show only version number")
+
+	return cmd
+}

cli/pkg/common/constants.go

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+package common
+
+// WE WILL HAVE TO MIGRATE THIS FROM DATA TO v1 LATER
+const SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER = "data"
+
+const DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT = 50052

cli/pkg/common/schema.go

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+package common
+
+// Database query constants for the SQLite locks database
+const (
+
+	// SelectInstanceLocksSQL selects all instance locks ordered by creation time
+	SelectInstanceLocksSQL = `
+		SELECT id, held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at 
+		FROM locks 
+		WHERE lock_type = 'instance' 
+		ORDER BY locked_at ASC
+	`
+
+	SelectInstanceLockByHolderSQL = `
+		SELECT held_by, lock_target, locked_at 
+		FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'
+	`
+	SelectInstanceLockHoldersAscSQL = `
+		SELECT held_by, lock_target, locked_at 
+		FROM locks 
+		WHERE lock_type = 'instance' 
+		ORDER BY locked_at ASC
+	`
+
+	// DeleteInstanceLockSQL deletes an instance lock by address
+	DeleteInstanceLockSQL = `
+		DELETE FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'
+	`
+
+	InsertFileLockSQL = `
+		INSERT INTO locks (held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at)
+		VALUES (?, 'file', ?, ?)
+	`
+
+	// DeleteFileLockSQL deletes a file lock by holder and target
+	DeleteFileLockSQL = `
+		DELETE FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'file' AND lock_target = ?
+		`
+
+	// CountInstanceLockSQL counts instance locks for a given address
+	CountInstanceLockSQL = `
+		SELECT COUNT(*) FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'
+	`
+
+	// InsertInstanceLockSQL inserts or replaces an instance lock
+	InsertInstanceLockSQL = `
+		INSERT OR REPLACE INTO locks (held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at)
+		VALUES (?, 'instance', ?, ?)
+	`
+)

cli/pkg/common/types.go

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+package common
+
+import (
+	"time"
+
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// CoreInstanceInfo represents a discovered Cline instance
+// This is the canonical definition used across all CLI packages
+type CoreInstanceInfo struct {
+	// Full core address including port
+	Address string `json:"address"`
+	// Host bridge service address that core holds (host is ALWAYS running on localhost FYI)
+	HostServiceAddress string                                           `json:"host_port"`
+	Status             grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_ServingStatus `json:"status"`
+	LastSeen           time.Time                                        `json:"last_seen"`
+	ProcessPID         int                                              `json:"process_pid,omitempty"`
+	Version            string                                           `json:"version,omitempty"`
+}
+
+func (c *CoreInstanceInfo) CorePort() int {
+	_, port, _ := ParseHostPort(c.Address)
+	return port
+}
+
+func (c *CoreInstanceInfo) HostPort() int {
+	_, port, _ := ParseHostPort(c.HostServiceAddress)
+	return port
+}
+
+func (c *CoreInstanceInfo) StatusString() string {
+	return c.Status.String()
+}
+
+// LockRow represents a row in the locks table
+type LockRow struct {
+	ID         int64  `json:"id"`
+	HeldBy     string `json:"held_by"`
+	LockType   string `json:"lock_type"`
+	LockTarget string `json:"lock_target"`
+	LockedAt   int64  `json:"locked_at"`
+}
+
+// InstancesOutput represents the JSON output format for instance listing
+type InstancesOutput struct {
+	DefaultInstance string             `json:"default_instance"`
+	CoreInstances   []CoreInstanceInfo `json:"instances"`
+}
+
+type DefaultCoreInstance struct {
+	Address     string `json:"default_instance"`
+	LastUpdated string `json:"last_updated"`
+}

cli/pkg/common/utils.go

@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+package common
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"net"
+	"strconv"
+	"time"
+
+	"google.golang.org/grpc"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/credentials/insecure"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// ParseHostPort parses a host:port address and returns the host and port separately
+func ParseHostPort(address string) (string, int, error) {
+	host, portStr, err := net.SplitHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", 0, err
+	}
+	port, err := strconv.Atoi(portStr)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", 0, err
+	}
+	return host, port, nil
+}
+
+// IsLocalAddress checks if the given host is a local/loopback address
+// Supports both IPv4 (localhost, 127.0.0.1) and IPv6 (::1) addresses
+func IsLocalAddress(host string) bool {
+	// Handle common localhost names
+	if host == "localhost" {
+		return true
+	}
+
+	// Parse as IP and check if it's a loopback
+	if ip := net.ParseIP(host); ip != nil {
+		return ip.IsLoopback()
+	}
+
+	return false
+}
+
+// PerformHealthCheck performs a gRPC health check on the given address
+// Will return UNKNOWN if the service is unreachable (error)
+func PerformHealthCheck(ctx context.Context, address string) (grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_ServingStatus, error) {
+	conn, err := grpc.DialContext(ctx, address, grpc.WithTransportCredentials(insecure.NewCredentials()))
+	if err != nil {
+		return grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN, err
+	}
+	defer conn.Close()
+
+	healthClient := grpc_health_v1.NewHealthClient(conn)
+	resp, err := healthClient.Check(ctx, &grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN, err
+	}
+
+	return resp.Status, nil
+}
+
+// It's healthy if we can reach it and it responds with SERVING
+func IsInstanceHealthy(ctx context.Context, address string) bool {
+	status, err := PerformHealthCheck(ctx, address)
+	return err == nil && status == grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING
+}
+
+// It's (likely) our instance if we can reach it and it responds to health checks
+func IsInstanceOurs(ctx context.Context, address string) bool {
+	_, err := PerformHealthCheck(ctx, address)
+	return err != nil
+}
+
+// (unreachable or not serving)
+func IsInstanceStale(ctx context.Context, address string) (grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_ServingStatus, bool, error) {
+	status, err := PerformHealthCheck(ctx, address)
+	isStale := err != nil || status != grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING
+	return status, isStale, err
+}
+
+// IsPortAvailable checks if a port is available for binding
+func IsPortAvailable(port int) bool {
+	address := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", port)
+	listener, err := net.Listen("tcp", address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false
+	}
+	listener.Close()
+	return true
+}
+
+// FindAvailablePortPair finds two available ports by letting the OS allocate them
+func FindAvailablePortPair() (corePort, hostPort int, err error) {
+	coreListener, err := net.Listen("tcp", ":0")
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, 0, err
+	}
+	defer coreListener.Close()
+
+	hostListener, err := net.Listen("tcp", ":0")
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, 0, err
+	}
+	defer hostListener.Close()
+
+	corePort = coreListener.Addr().(*net.TCPAddr).Port
+	hostPort = hostListener.Addr().(*net.TCPAddr).Port
+
+	return corePort, hostPort, nil
+}
+
+// NormalizeAddressForGRPC converts address to host:port for grpc client with proper normalization
+func NormalizeAddressForGRPC(address string) (string, error) {
+	host, port, err := ParseHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", err
+	}
+
+	// Normalize local addresses to localhost for gRPC compatibility
+	if IsLocalAddress(host) {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", port), nil
+	}
+
+	return address, nil
+}
+
+// RetryOperation performs an operation with retry logic
+func RetryOperation(maxRetries int, timeoutPerAttempt time.Duration, operation func() error) error {
+	var lastErr error
+
+	for attempt := 1; attempt <= maxRetries; attempt++ {
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), timeoutPerAttempt)
+
+		// Create a channel to capture the operation result
+		done := make(chan error, 1)
+		go func() {
+			done <- operation()
+		}()
+
+		select {
+		case err := <-done:
+			cancel()
+			if err == nil {
+				return nil // Success
+			}
+			lastErr = err
+		case <-ctx.Done():
+			cancel()
+			lastErr = ctx.Err()
+		}
+
+		// Add delay between attempts (except for the last one)
+		if attempt < maxRetries {
+			time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return fmt.Errorf("operation failed after %d attempts: %w", maxRetries, lastErr)
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/diff.go

@@ -0,0 +1,351 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"io/ioutil"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strings"
+	"sync"
+	"sync/atomic"
+
+	proto "github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// diffSession represents an in-memory diff editing session
+type diffSession struct {
+	originalPath    string   // File path from OpenDiff request
+	originalContent []byte   // Original file content (for comparison)
+	currentContent  []byte   // Current modified content
+	lines           []string // Current content split into lines
+	encoding        string   // File encoding (default: utf8)
+}
+
+// DiffService implements the proto.DiffServiceServer interface
+type DiffService struct {
+	proto.UnimplementedDiffServiceServer
+	verbose  bool
+	sessions *sync.Map // thread-safe: diffId -> *diffSession
+	counter  *int64    // atomic counter for unique IDs
+}
+
+// NewDiffService creates a new DiffService
+func NewDiffService(verbose bool) *DiffService {
+	counter := int64(0)
+	return &DiffService{
+		verbose:  verbose,
+		sessions: &sync.Map{},
+		counter:  &counter,
+	}
+}
+
+// generateDiffID creates a unique diff ID
+func (s *DiffService) generateDiffID() string {
+	id := atomic.AddInt64(s.counter, 1)
+	return fmt.Sprintf("diff_%d_%d", os.Getpid(), id)
+}
+
+// splitLines splits content into lines, preserving line ending information
+func splitLines(content string) []string {
+	if content == "" {
+		return []string{}
+	}
+
+	lines := []string{}
+	current := ""
+
+	for _, char := range content {
+		if char == '\n' {
+			lines = append(lines, current)
+			current = ""
+		} else if char != '\r' { // Skip \r characters, handle \r\n as \n
+			current += string(char)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Add the last line if it doesn't end with newline
+	if current != "" {
+		lines = append(lines, current)
+	}
+
+	return lines
+}
+
+// joinLines joins lines back into content with newlines
+func joinLines(lines []string) string {
+	if len(lines) == 0 {
+		return ""
+	}
+	return strings.Join(lines, "\n")
+}
+
+// OpenDiff opens a diff view for the specified file
+func (s *DiffService) OpenDiff(ctx context.Context, req *proto.OpenDiffRequest) (*proto.OpenDiffResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("OpenDiff called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	diffID := s.generateDiffID()
+
+	var originalContent []byte
+
+	// Check if file exists and read original content
+	if req.GetPath() != "" {
+		if _, err := os.Stat(req.GetPath()); err == nil {
+			// File exists, read its content
+			var readErr error
+			originalContent, readErr = ioutil.ReadFile(req.GetPath())
+			if readErr != nil {
+				return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to read original file: %w", readErr)
+			}
+		} else {
+			// File doesn't exist, use empty content
+			originalContent = []byte{}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Use provided content as the initial current content
+	currentContent := []byte(req.GetContent())
+
+	// Create the diff session
+	session := &diffSession{
+		originalPath:    req.GetPath(),
+		originalContent: originalContent,
+		currentContent:  currentContent,
+		lines:           splitLines(req.GetContent()),
+		encoding:        "utf8", // Default encoding
+	}
+
+	// Store the session
+	s.sessions.Store(diffID, session)
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Created diff session: %s (original: %d bytes, current: %d bytes)",
+			diffID, len(originalContent), len(currentContent))
+	}
+
+	return &proto.OpenDiffResponse{
+		DiffId: &diffID,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetDocumentText returns the current content of the diff document
+func (s *DiffService) GetDocumentText(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetDocumentTextRequest) (*proto.GetDocumentTextResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetDocumentText called for diff ID: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+	content := string(session.currentContent)
+
+	return &proto.GetDocumentTextResponse{
+		Content: &content,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ReplaceText replaces text in the diff document using line-based operations
+func (s *DiffService) ReplaceText(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ReplaceTextRequest) (*proto.ReplaceTextResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ReplaceText called for diff ID: %s, lines %d-%d",
+			req.GetDiffId(), req.GetStartLine(), req.GetEndLine())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+
+	startLine := int(req.GetStartLine())
+	endLine := int(req.GetEndLine())
+	newContent := req.GetContent()
+
+	// Validate line ranges
+	if startLine < 0 {
+		startLine = 0
+	}
+	if endLine < startLine {
+		endLine = startLine
+	}
+
+	// Split new content into lines
+	newLines := splitLines(newContent)
+
+	// Ensure we have enough lines in the current content
+	for len(session.lines) < endLine {
+		session.lines = append(session.lines, "")
+	}
+
+	// Replace the specified line range
+	if endLine > len(session.lines) {
+		// Extending beyond current content - append new lines
+		session.lines = append(session.lines[:startLine], newLines...)
+	} else {
+		// Replace within existing content
+		result := make([]string, 0, len(session.lines)-endLine+startLine+len(newLines))
+		result = append(result, session.lines[:startLine]...)
+		result = append(result, newLines...)
+		result = append(result, session.lines[endLine:]...)
+		session.lines = result
+	}
+
+	// Update current content
+	session.currentContent = []byte(joinLines(session.lines))
+
+	// Store the updated session
+	s.sessions.Store(req.GetDiffId(), session)
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Updated diff session %s: %d lines, %d bytes",
+			req.GetDiffId(), len(session.lines), len(session.currentContent))
+	}
+
+	return &proto.ReplaceTextResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// ScrollDiff scrolls the diff view to a specific line (no-op for CLI)
+func (s *DiffService) ScrollDiff(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ScrollDiffRequest) (*proto.ScrollDiffResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ScrollDiff called for diff ID: %s, line: %d", req.GetDiffId(), req.GetLine())
+	}
+
+	// Verify session exists
+	if _, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId()); !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	// In a CLI implementation, scrolling is a no-op
+	// In a GUI implementation, this would scroll the view to the specified line
+	return &proto.ScrollDiffResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// TruncateDocument truncates the diff document at the specified line
+func (s *DiffService) TruncateDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.TruncateDocumentRequest) (*proto.TruncateDocumentResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("TruncateDocument called for diff ID: %s, end line: %d", req.GetDiffId(), req.GetEndLine())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+	endLine := int(req.GetEndLine())
+
+	// Truncate lines at the specified position
+	if endLine >= 0 && endLine < len(session.lines) {
+		session.lines = session.lines[:endLine]
+		session.currentContent = []byte(joinLines(session.lines))
+
+		// Store the updated session
+		s.sessions.Store(req.GetDiffId(), session)
+
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("Truncated diff session %s to %d lines", req.GetDiffId(), len(session.lines))
+		}
+	}
+
+	return &proto.TruncateDocumentResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// SaveDocument saves the diff document to the original file
+func (s *DiffService) SaveDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.SaveDocumentRequest) (*proto.SaveDocumentResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SaveDocument called for diff ID: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+
+	if session.originalPath == "" {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("no file path specified for diff session: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	// Create parent directories if they don't exist
+	dir := filepath.Dir(session.originalPath)
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(dir, 0755); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create directories: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Write the current content to the original file
+	if err := ioutil.WriteFile(session.originalPath, session.currentContent, 0644); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to save file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Saved diff session %s to file: %s (%d bytes)",
+			req.GetDiffId(), session.originalPath, len(session.currentContent))
+	}
+
+	return &proto.SaveDocumentResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// CloseAllDiffs closes all diff views and cleans up all sessions
+func (s *DiffService) CloseAllDiffs(ctx context.Context, req *proto.CloseAllDiffsRequest) (*proto.CloseAllDiffsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("CloseAllDiffs called")
+	}
+
+	var count int64
+
+	s.sessions.Range(func(key, value any) bool {
+		// Optional: attempt to close if the value supports it
+		if c, ok := value.(interface{ Close() error }); ok {
+			_ = c.Close() // best-effort; ignore error
+		}
+
+		s.sessions.Delete(key)
+		atomic.AddInt64(&count, 1)
+		return true
+	})
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Closed %d diff sessions", count)
+	}
+
+	return &proto.CloseAllDiffsResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// OpenMultiFileDiff displays a diff view comparing before/after states for multiple files
+func (s *DiffService) OpenMultiFileDiff(ctx context.Context, req *proto.OpenMultiFileDiffRequest) (*proto.OpenMultiFileDiffResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("OpenMultiFileDiff called with title: %s, %d files", req.GetTitle(), len(req.GetDiffs()))
+	}
+
+	// In a CLI implementation, we could display the diffs to console
+	// For now, we'll just log the information
+	title := req.GetTitle()
+	if title == "" {
+		title = "Multi-file diff"
+	}
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("=== %s ===", title)
+		for i, diff := range req.GetDiffs() {
+			log.Printf("File %d: %s", i+1, diff.GetFilePath())
+			log.Printf("  Left content: %d bytes", len(diff.GetLeftContent()))
+			log.Printf("  Right content: %d bytes", len(diff.GetRightContent()))
+		}
+	}
+
+	// In a more sophisticated CLI implementation, we could:
+	// 1. Use a diff library to generate unified diffs
+	// 2. Display them with colors
+	// 3. Allow navigation between files
+	// For now, this is a no-op that just acknowledges the request
+
+	return &proto.OpenMultiFileDiffResponse{}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/disabled/watch.go

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"log"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WatchService implements the host.WatchServiceServer interface
+type WatchService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedWatchServiceServer
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewWatchService creates a new WatchService
+func NewWatchService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *WatchService {
+	return &WatchService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// SubscribeToFile subscribes to file change notifications
+func (s *WatchService) SubscribeToFile(req *host.SubscribeToFileRequest, stream host.WatchService_SubscribeToFileServer) error {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SubscribeToFile called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll just log that we would watch the file
+	// In a real implementation, we'd use fsnotify or similar to watch file changes
+	log.Printf("[Cline] Would watch file: %s", req.GetPath())
+
+	// Keep the stream open but don't send any events for now
+	// In a real implementation, we'd send FileChangeEvent messages when files change
+	<-stream.Context().Done()
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/disabled/window.go

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+
+	proto "github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WindowService implements the proto.WindowServiceServer interface
+type WindowService struct {
+	proto.UnimplementedWindowServiceServer
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewWindowService creates a new WindowService
+func NewWindowService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *WindowService {
+	return &WindowService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// ShowTextDocument opens a text document for viewing/editing
+func (s *WindowService) ShowTextDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowTextDocumentRequest) (*proto.TextEditorInfo, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowTextDocument called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll just log that we would open the document
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] Would open document: %s\n", req.GetPath())
+
+	return &proto.TextEditorInfo{
+		DocumentPath: req.GetPath(),
+		IsActive:     true,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowOpenDialogue shows a file open dialog
+func (s *WindowService) ShowOpenDialogue(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowOpenDialogueRequest) (*proto.SelectedResources, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowOpenDialogue called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.SelectedResources{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowMessage displays a message to the user
+func (s *WindowService) ShowMessage(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowMessageRequest) (*proto.SelectedResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowMessage called: %s", req.GetMessage())
+	}
+
+	// Display message to console
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] %s\n", req.GetMessage())
+
+	return &proto.SelectedResponse{}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/disabled/workspace.go

@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WorkspaceService implements the host.WorkspaceServiceServer interface
+type WorkspaceService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedWorkspaceServiceServer
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewWorkspaceService creates a new WorkspaceService
+func NewWorkspaceService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *WorkspaceService {
+	return &WorkspaceService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetWorkspacePaths returns the workspace directory paths
+func (s *WorkspaceService) GetWorkspacePaths(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetWorkspacePathsRequest) (*host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetWorkspacePaths called")
+	}
+
+	// Get current working directory as the workspace
+	cwd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	return &host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{cwd},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty saves an open document if it has unsaved changes
+func (s *WorkspaceService) SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty(ctx context.Context, req *host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyRequest) (*host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll assume the document is already saved
+	// In a real implementation, we'd check if the file has unsaved changes
+	return &host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse{
+		WasSaved: false, // Assume no changes to save
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetDiagnostics returns diagnostic information for a file
+func (s *WorkspaceService) GetDiagnostics(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetDiagnosticsRequest) (*host.GetDiagnosticsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetDiagnostics called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty diagnostics
+	return &host.GetDiagnosticsResponse{
+		Diagnostics: []*host.Diagnostic{},
+	}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/env.go

@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"log"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// Global shutdown channel - simple approach
+var globalShutdownCh chan struct{}
+
+func init() {
+	globalShutdownCh = make(chan struct{})
+}
+
+// EnvService implements the host.EnvServiceServer interface
+type EnvService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedEnvServiceServer
+	verbose bool
+}
+
+// NewEnvService creates a new EnvService
+func NewEnvService(verbose bool) *EnvService {
+	return &EnvService{
+		verbose: verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// ClipboardWriteText writes text to the system clipboard
+func (s *EnvService) ClipboardWriteText(ctx context.Context, req *cline.StringRequest) (*cline.Empty, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ClipboardWriteText called with: %s", req.GetValue())
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual clipboard functionality
+	// For now, just return success
+	return &cline.Empty{}, nil
+}
+
+// ClipboardReadText reads text from the system clipboard
+func (s *EnvService) ClipboardReadText(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*cline.String, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ClipboardReadText called")
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual clipboard functionality
+	// For now, return empty string
+	return &cline.String{
+		Value: "",
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetMachineId returns a stable machine identifier for telemetry distinctId purposes
+func (s *EnvService) GetMachineId(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*cline.String, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetMachineId called")
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual machine ID functionality
+	// For now, return empty string
+	return &cline.String{
+		Value: "",
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetHostVersion returns the host platform name and version
+func (s *EnvService) GetHostVersion(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*host.GetHostVersionResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetHostVersion called")
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual host version functionality
+	// For now, return empty response
+	return &host.GetHostVersionResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// Shutdown initiates a graceful shutdown of the host bridge service
+func (s *EnvService) Shutdown(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*cline.Empty, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Shutdown requested via RPC")
+	}
+
+	// Trigger global shutdown signal
+	select {
+	case globalShutdownCh <- struct{}{}:
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("Shutdown signal sent successfully")
+		}
+	default:
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("Shutdown signal already pending")
+		}
+	}
+
+	return &cline.Empty{}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/grpc_server.go

@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"net"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// GrpcServer provides gRPC hostbridge functionality
+type GrpcServer struct {
+	port       int
+	verbose    bool
+	server     *grpc.Server
+	shutdownCh chan struct{}
+}
+
+// NewGrpcServer creates a new GrpcServer
+func NewGrpcServer(port int, verbose bool) *GrpcServer {
+	return &GrpcServer{
+		port:       port,
+		verbose:    verbose,
+		shutdownCh: make(chan struct{}),
+	}
+}
+
+// Start starts the gRPC hostbridge server
+func (s *GrpcServer) Start(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Starting gRPC hostbridge server on port %d", s.port)
+	}
+
+	// Create listener
+	lis, err := net.Listen("tcp", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", s.port))
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to listen on port %d: %w", s.port, err)
+	}
+
+	// Create gRPC server
+	s.server = grpc.NewServer()
+
+	// Register health service
+	healthServer := health.NewServer()
+	healthServer.SetServingStatus("", grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING)
+	grpc_health_v1.RegisterHealthServer(s.server, healthServer)
+
+	// Register services
+	workspaceService := NewSimpleWorkspaceService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterWorkspaceServiceServer(s.server, workspaceService)
+
+	windowService := NewWindowService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterWindowServiceServer(s.server, windowService)
+
+	diffService := NewDiffService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterDiffServiceServer(s.server, diffService)
+
+	envService := NewEnvService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterEnvServiceServer(s.server, envService)
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Registered HealthService")
+		log.Printf("Registered WorkspaceService")
+		log.Printf("Registered WindowService")
+		log.Printf("Registered DiffService")
+		log.Printf("Registered EnvService")
+	}
+
+	// Start server in goroutine
+	go func() {
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("gRPC server listening on :%d", s.port)
+		}
+		if err := s.server.Serve(lis); err != nil {
+			log.Printf("gRPC server error: %v", err)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	// Wait for context cancellation or global shutdown signal
+	select {
+	case <-ctx.Done():
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Println("Context cancelled, shutting down gRPC hostbridge server...")
+		}
+	case <-globalShutdownCh:
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Println("Shutdown requested via RPC, shutting down gRPC hostbridge server...")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Graceful shutdown
+	s.server.GracefulStop()
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Println("gRPC hostbridge server stopped")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// TriggerShutdown triggers a graceful shutdown of the server
+func (s *GrpcServer) TriggerShutdown() {
+	select {
+	case s.shutdownCh <- struct{}{}:
+		// Shutdown signal sent
+	default:
+		// Channel already has a signal or is closed
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/simple.go

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+)
+
+// Simple implementations that don't rely on proto files for now
+// This allows us to test the basic hostbridge structure
+
+// SimpleService provides basic hostbridge functionality
+type SimpleService struct {
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewSimpleService creates a new SimpleService
+func NewSimpleService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *SimpleService {
+	return &SimpleService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// Start starts the simple hostbridge service
+func (s *SimpleService) Start(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Starting simple hostbridge service (connecting to core at %s)", s.coreAddress)
+	}
+
+	// For now, just log that we're running
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline Host Bridge] Service started on core address: %s\n", s.coreAddress)
+
+	// Keep running until context is cancelled
+	<-ctx.Done()
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Println("Simple hostbridge service stopped")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/simple_workspace.go

@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// SimpleWorkspaceService implements a basic workspace service without complex dependencies
+type SimpleWorkspaceService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedWorkspaceServiceServer
+	verbose bool
+}
+
+// NewSimpleWorkspaceService creates a new SimpleWorkspaceService
+func NewSimpleWorkspaceService(verbose bool) *SimpleWorkspaceService {
+	return &SimpleWorkspaceService{
+		verbose: verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetWorkspacePaths returns the workspace directory paths
+func (s *SimpleWorkspaceService) GetWorkspacePaths(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetWorkspacePathsRequest) (*host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetWorkspacePaths called")
+	}
+
+	// Get current working directory as the workspace
+	cwd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	return &host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{cwd},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty saves an open document if it has unsaved changes
+func (s *SimpleWorkspaceService) SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty(ctx context.Context, req *host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyRequest) (*host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty called for path: %s", req.GetFilePath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll assume the document is already saved
+	wasSaved := false
+	return &host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse{
+		WasSaved: &wasSaved,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetDiagnostics returns diagnostic information for a file - simplified version
+func (s *SimpleWorkspaceService) GetDiagnostics(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetDiagnosticsRequest) (*host.GetDiagnosticsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetDiagnostics called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty diagnostics
+	return &host.GetDiagnosticsResponse{
+		FileDiagnostics: []*cline.FileDiagnostics{},
+	}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/window.go

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+
+	proto "github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WindowService implements the proto.WindowServiceServer interface
+type WindowService struct {
+	proto.UnimplementedWindowServiceServer
+	verbose bool
+}
+
+// NewWindowService creates a new WindowService
+func NewWindowService(verbose bool) *WindowService {
+	return &WindowService{
+		verbose: verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// ShowTextDocument opens a text document for viewing/editing
+func (s *WindowService) ShowTextDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowTextDocumentRequest) (*proto.TextEditorInfo, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowTextDocument called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll just log that we would open the document
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] Would open document: %s\n", req.GetPath())
+
+	return &proto.TextEditorInfo{
+		DocumentPath: req.GetPath(),
+		IsActive:     true,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowOpenDialogue shows a file open dialog
+func (s *WindowService) ShowOpenDialogue(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowOpenDialogueRequest) (*proto.SelectedResources, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowOpenDialogue called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.SelectedResources{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowMessage displays a message to the user
+func (s *WindowService) ShowMessage(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowMessageRequest) (*proto.SelectedResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowMessage called: %s", req.GetMessage())
+	}
+
+	// Display message to console
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] %s\n", req.GetMessage())
+
+	return &proto.SelectedResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowInputBox shows an input dialog to the user
+func (s *WindowService) ShowInputBox(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowInputBoxRequest) (*proto.ShowInputBoxResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowInputBox called: %s", req.GetTitle())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty response (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.ShowInputBoxResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowSaveDialog shows a save file dialog
+func (s *WindowService) ShowSaveDialog(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowSaveDialogRequest) (*proto.ShowSaveDialogResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowSaveDialog called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty response (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.ShowSaveDialogResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// OpenFile opens a file in the editor
+func (s *WindowService) OpenFile(ctx context.Context, req *proto.OpenFileRequest) (*proto.OpenFileResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("OpenFile called for path: %s", req.GetFilePath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, just log that we would open the file
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] Would open file: %s\n", req.GetFilePath())
+
+	return &proto.OpenFileResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// GetOpenTabs returns a list of currently open tabs
+func (s *WindowService) GetOpenTabs(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetOpenTabsRequest) (*proto.GetOpenTabsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetOpenTabs called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list
+	return &proto.GetOpenTabsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetVisibleTabs returns a list of currently visible tabs
+func (s *WindowService) GetVisibleTabs(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetVisibleTabsRequest) (*proto.GetVisibleTabsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetVisibleTabs called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list
+	return &proto.GetVisibleTabsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetActiveEditor returns information about the current active editor
+func (s *WindowService) GetActiveEditor(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetActiveEditorRequest) (*proto.GetActiveEditorResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetActiveEditor called")
+	}
+
+	// Return empty response (no active file)
+	return &proto.GetActiveEditorResponse{
+		FilePath: nil,
+	}, nil
+}

docs/docs.json

@@ -25,15 +25,15 @@
 	},
 	"styling": {
 		"eyebrows": "breadcrumbs",
-		"codeblocks": "system"
+		"codeblocks": "system",
+		"css": "styles.css"
 	},
 	"appearance": {
 		"default": "system",
 		"strict": false
 	},
 	"fonts": {
-		"family": "Roboto",
-		"weight": 400
+		"family": "Roboto"
 	},
 	"navbar": {
 		"links": [
@@ -57,13 +57,18 @@
 			{
 				"group": "Getting Started",
 				"pages": [
-					"getting-started/for-new-coders",
+					"getting-started/what-is-cline",
 					"getting-started/installing-cline",
-					"getting-started/installing-dev-essentials",
 					"getting-started/model-selection-guide",
 					"getting-started/task-management",
 					"getting-started/understanding-context-management",
-					"getting-started/what-is-cline"
+					{
+						"group": "For New Coders",
+						"pages": [
+							"getting-started/for-new-coders",
+							"getting-started/installing-dev-essentials"
+						]
+					}
 				]
 			},
 			{
@@ -76,15 +81,6 @@
 			{
 				"group": "Features",
 				"pages": [
-					"features/auto-approve",
-					"features/checkpoints",
-					"features/cline-rules",
-					"features/drag-and-drop",
-					"features/plan-and-act",
-					"features/slash-commands/workflows",
-					"features/focus-chain",
-					"features/auto-compact",
-					"features/editing-messages",
 					{
 						"group": "@ Mentions",
 						"pages": [
@@ -96,6 +92,32 @@
 							"features/at-mentions/url-mentions"
 						]
 					},
+					"features/auto-approve",
+					"features/auto-compact",
+					"features/checkpoints",
+					"features/cline-rules",
+					{
+						"group": "Commands & Shortcuts",
+						"pages": [
+							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/overview",
+							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/code-commands",
+							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/terminal-integration",
+							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/git-integration",
+							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts"
+						]
+					},
+					{
+						"group": "Customization",
+						"pages": [
+							"features/customization/opening-cline-in-sidebar",
+							"features/customization/disable-terminal-pagers"
+						]
+					},
+					"features/dictation",
+					"features/drag-and-drop",
+					"features/editing-messages",
+					"features/focus-chain",
+					"features/plan-and-act",
 					{
 						"group": "Slash Commands",
 						"pages": [
@@ -106,16 +128,8 @@
 							"features/slash-commands/deep-planning"
 						]
 					},
-					{
-						"group": "Commands & Shortcuts",
-						"pages": [
-							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/overview",
-							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/code-commands",
-							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/terminal-integration",
-							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/git-integration",
-							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts"
-						]
-					}
+					"features/slash-commands/workflows",
+					"features/yolo-mode"
 				]
 			},
 			{
@@ -166,12 +180,19 @@
 					"provider-config/xai-grok",
 					"provider-config/mistral-ai",
 					"provider-config/deepseek",
+					"provider-config/groq",
+					"provider-config/cerebras",
+					"provider-config/doubao",
+					"provider-config/fireworks",
+					"provider-config/zai",
 					"provider-config/ollama",
 					"provider-config/openai",
 					"provider-config/openai-compatible",
 					"provider-config/openrouter",
+					"provider-config/sap-aicore",
+					"provider-config/vercel-ai-gateway",
 					"provider-config/requesty",
-					"provider-config/sap-aicore"
+					"provider-config/baseten"
 				]
 			},
 			{
@@ -204,6 +225,19 @@
 			"discord": "https://discord.gg/cline"
 		}
 	},
+	"anchors": [
+		{
+			"name": "What is Cline",
+			"icon": "house",
+			"url": "getting-started/what-is-cline"
+		}
+	],
+	"redirects": [
+		{
+			"source": "/getting-started/installing-cline-jetbrains",
+			"destination": "/getting-started/installing-cline"
+		}
+	],
 	"search": {
 		"prompt": "Search Cline documentation..."
 	},

docs/exploring-clines-tools/cline-tools-guide.mdx

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Cline is your AI assistant that can:
 
 ## Available Tools
 
-For the most up-to-date implementation details, you can view the full source code in the [Cline repository](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/src/core/Cline.ts).
+For the most up-to-date implementation details, you can view the full source code in the [Cline repository](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/src/core/prompts/system-prompt/tools).
 
 Cline has access to the following tools for various tasks:
 

docs/exploring-clines-tools/new-task-tool.mdx

@@ -105,11 +105,11 @@ Below is an example `.clinerules` file focused specifically on using `new_task`
 ````markdown
 # You MUST use the `new_task` tool: Task Handoff Strategy Guide
 
-**⚠️ CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS - YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES ⚠️**
+**CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS - YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES**
 
 This guide provides **MANDATORY** instructions for effectively breaking down complex tasks and implementing a smooth handoff process between tasks. You **MUST** follow these guidelines to ensure continuity, context preservation, and efficient task completion.
 
-## ⚠️ CONTEXT WINDOW MONITORING - MANDATORY ACTION REQUIRED ⚠️
+## CONTEXT WINDOW MONITORING - MANDATORY ACTION REQUIRED
 
 You **MUST** monitor the context window usage displayed in the environment details. When usage exceeds 50% of the available context window, you **MUST** initiate a task handoff using the `new_task` tool.
 
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ You **MUST** initiate task handoffs in these scenarios:
 5. **When switching focus areas** within a larger project
 6. **When different expertise** might be beneficial for different parts of the task
 
-**⚠️ FINAL REMINDER - CRITICAL INSTRUCTION ⚠️**
+**FINAL REMINDER - CRITICAL INSTRUCTION**
 
 You **MUST** monitor the context window usage in the environment details section. When it exceeds 50% (e.g., "105,000 / 200,000 tokens (53%)"), you **MUST** proactively initiate the task handoff process using the `ask_followup_question` tool followed by the `new_task` tool. You MUST use the `new_task` tool.
 

docs/features/auto-compact.mdx

@@ -5,6 +5,13 @@ sidebarTitle: "Auto Compact"
 
 When your conversation approaches the model's context window limit, Cline automatically summarizes it to free up space and keep working. 
 
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/condensing.png"
+		alt="Auto-compact feature condensing conversation context"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
 ## How It Works
 
 Cline monitors token usage during your conversation. When you're getting close to the limit, he:
@@ -52,4 +59,17 @@ You can use [checkpoints](/features/checkpoints) to restore your task state from
 
 <Note>
   Editing a message before a summarization tool call will work similarly to a checkpoint, allowing you to restore the conversation to that point.
-</Note>
+</Note>
+
+## Next Generation Model Support
+
+Auto Compact uses advanced LLM-based summarization which we've found works significantly better for next-generation models. We currently support this feature for the following models:
+
+- **Claude 4 series**
+- **Gemini 2.5 series**
+- **GPT-5**
+- **Grok 4**
+
+<Note>
+When using other models, Cline automatically falls back to the standard rule-based context truncation method, even if Auto Compact is enabled in settings.
+</Note>

docs/features/commands-and-shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts.mdx

@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ While Cline has only a few default keyboard shortcuts, you can assign your own s
 
 | Command ID                                                                               | Description                                   |
 | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
-| [`cline.openInNewTab`](/features/commands-and-shortcuts/overview)                        | Opens Cline in a new editor tab               |
 | [`cline.addToChat`](/features/commands-and-shortcuts/code-commands)                      | Adds selected code to Cline chat              |
 | [`cline.addTerminalOutputToChat`](/features/commands-and-shortcuts/terminal-integration) | Adds terminal output to Cline                 |
 | `cline.focusChatInput`                                                                   | Focuses the Cline chat input field            |

docs/features/customization/disable-terminal-pagers.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+---
+title: "Disable Terminal Pagers During Cline Sessions"
+description: "Make CLI output non-interactive when Cline runs commands by detecting the CLINE_ACTIVE environment variable and disabling pagers like less."
+---
+
+Many CLI tools (like Git) use a pager such as `less` for interactive, scrollable output. When Cline runs commands in your terminal, that interactivity gets in the way — the pager can pause on the first page and block progress. You can configure your shell so that when a terminal is spawned by Cline, pagers are disabled and output streams through normally.
+
+## How it works
+
+Cline sets an environment variable for terminals it opens to run commands:
+
+- `CLINE_ACTIVE` — non-empty when the shell is running under Cline
+
+You can detect this variable in your shell startup file and adjust environment variables or aliases only for Cline-run sessions. This keeps your normal interactive terminals unchanged.
+
+## Quick setup (Zsh/Bash)
+
+Add the following to your `~/.zshrc`, `~/.bashrc`, or `~/.bash_profile`:
+
+```bash
+# Disable pagers when the terminal is launched by Cline
+if [[ -n "$CLINE_ACTIVE" ]]; then
+  export PAGER=cat
+  export GIT_PAGER=cat
+  export SYSTEMD_PAGER=cat
+  export LESS="-FRX"
+fi
+```
+
+<Note>
+- `PAGER=cat` ensures generic pager-aware tools print directly to stdout
+- `GIT_PAGER=cat` prevents Git from invoking `less`
+- `SYSTEMD_PAGER=cat` disables paging in systemd tools (if present)
+- `LESS="-FRX"` makes `less` behave more like streaming output if a tool still calls it
+</Note>
+
+This configuration only applies when `CLINE_ACTIVE` is set, so your normal terminals keep their usual interactive behavior.
+
+## Verify
+
+- Open a task in Cline that runs terminal commands and check:
+  - `echo "$CLINE_ACTIVE"` prints a non-empty value
+  - `git log` or other long outputs should stream without pausing
+- If changes don't take effect:
+  - Make sure you updated the correct startup file for your shell
+  - Restart VS Code/Cursor so integrated terminals reload your shell config
+  - Confirm your terminal profile sources your `~/.zshrc` or `~/.bashrc`
+
+## Optional tweaks
+
+- Prefer command-line options when you don't want to rely on env vars:
+
+```bash
+# One-off usage (no aliases)
+git --no-pager log -n 50 --decorate --oneline
+systemctl --no-pager status nginx
+journalctl --no-pager -u nginx -n 200
+less -FRX README.md
+```
+
+- You can also override paging via shell aliases scoped to Cline sessions using options rather than env vars:
+
+```bash
+if [[ -n "$CLINE_ACTIVE" ]]; then
+  # Make 'less' non-interactive by default
+  alias less='less -FRX'
+  # Disable paging for common tools via CLI flags
+  alias git='command git --no-pager'
+  alias systemctl='command systemctl --no-pager'
+  alias journalctl='command journalctl --no-pager'
+fi
+```
+
+- If you prefer environment variables, many CLIs also respect a generic or tool-specific pager variable:
+  - Git: `GIT_PAGER=cat`
+  - Systemd: `SYSTEMD_PAGER=cat`
+  - Man pages: `MANPAGER=cat` (not typically needed for Cline-driven commands)
+
+- Aliases affect the current interactive shell, while environment variables propagate to child processes. Choose the approach that best fits your workflow.

docs/features/customization/opening-cline-in-sidebar.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+---
+title: "Opening Cline in the Right Sidebar"
+description: "Learn how to open Cline in the right sidebar in VS Code and Cursor"
+---
+
+By default, when you first install Cline, it appears in VS Code's left sidebar alongside your file explorer and other extensions. However, for a better coding experience, we recommend moving Cline to the right sidebar. This allows you to keep your project files visible in the left sidebar while chatting with Cline on the right, giving you full visibility of your codebase as Cline works on your project.
+
+## VS Code
+
+To open Cline in the right sidebar:
+
+<Steps>
+  <Step title="Align Extension View">
+    Make sure your extension view is aligned vertically to the left
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Open Right Side View">
+    Click the button that opens the right side panel in VS Code (typically used to open GitHub Copilot chat). Optionally use the `Option + CMD/Ctrl + B` shortcut.
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Drag Cline Icon">
+    Drag the Cline icon over to the nav panel at the top of that right view
+  </Step>
+</Steps>
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/vscode_right_view.gif"
+		alt="VS Code Right Sidebar Setup"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
+## Cursor
+
+To open Cline in the right sidebar:
+
+<Steps>
+  <Step title="Align Extensions">
+    Cursor uses a horizontal activity bar by default to optimize space for the AI chat interface ([see here for details](https://cursor.com/docs/configuration/migrations/vscode#activity-bar-orientation)). To switch to vertical:
+    
+    1. Open the Command Palette (`CMD/Ctrl + Shift + P`)
+    2. Search for "Preferences: Open Settings (UI)"
+    3. Search for `workbench.activityBar.orientation`
+    4. Set the value to `vertical`
+    5. Restart Cursor for the changes to take effect
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Open Agent Panel">
+    Click the Cursor cube icon button that opens Cursor's agent (right side view panel)
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Drag to Three Dots">
+    Drag the Cline icon directly onto the three dots button - it doesn't work if you just drag it to the top, it has to be the three dots
+  </Step>
+</Steps>
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/cursor-side-bar.gif"
+		alt="Cursor Right Sidebar Setup"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
+Once set up, Cline will load on the right side and you can use it as normal.

docs/features/dictation.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+---
+title: "Dictation"
+description: "Communicate with Cline using your voice for faster, more natural AI collaboration"
+---
+
+Dictation transforms how you work with AI. Instead of typing out complex thoughts, you speak naturally and share your complete intent. This isn't just about speed - though voice is faster - it's about unlocking the kind of fluid collaboration that typing can't match.
+
+## Why Voice Changes Everything
+
+When you type, you edit yourself. You simplify complex ideas, skip context, and lose nuance. When you speak, you share everything on your mind - the full problem, the constraints, the edge cases you're worried about.
+
+Use Dictation constantly in [Plan mode](/features/plan-and-act) for rapid back-and-forth discussions. Instead of typing careful, structured prompts, think about a problem. Cline asks clarifying questions, respond immediately, and iterate until having a solid plan.
+
+The friction of typing was holding back real collaboration. Voice removes that friction.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+**Enable Dictation:**
+1. Go to Settings → Features → Dictation
+2. Toggle "Enable Dictation" on
+3. Sign into your Cline account when prompted
+4. Install FFmpeg if you haven't already (Cline will guide you)
+
+Once enabled, you'll see a microphone button in the chat input area.
+
+**Using Dictation:**
+- Click the microphone button to start recording
+- Speak naturally
+- Click again to stop recording
+- Wait for transcription to appear in the chat
+
+<Tip>
+Dictation works with any AI model you've configured. The transcription happens through Cline's service, but your conversation continues with whatever model you're using.
+</Tip>
+
+## System Requirements
+
+Dictation uses FFmpeg to capture your voice across all platforms:
+
+- **macOS**: FFmpeg (via Homebrew: `brew install ffmpeg`)
+- **Linux**: FFmpeg (via apt: `sudo apt-get install ffmpeg`)
+- **Windows**: FFmpeg (via winget: `winget install Gyan.FFmpeg`)
+
+If you don't have FFmpeg installed, Cline will automatically detect this and prompt you to install it with a single click.
+
+## Where Dictation Shines
+
+### Plan Mode Conversations
+
+Dictation is perfect for [Plan mode](/features/plan-and-act) discussions. Instead of carefully crafting prompts, you can:
+
+- Dictate your entire problem context in one go
+- Respond to Cline's questions immediately
+- Iterate on ideas without typing friction
+- Think out loud while Cline listens
+
+Start a planning session by speaking for 2-3 minutes straight, explaining the full context of what you're trying to build, the constraints you're working with, and the specific challenges you're facing.
+
+### Complex Problem Explanation
+
+Some problems are hard to type out. When you're dealing with:
+- Multi-step workflows with edge cases
+- Integration challenges across multiple systems  
+- Performance issues with specific reproduction steps
+- UI/UX problems that need detailed context
+
+Speaking lets you explain the full situation naturally, including all the "oh, and also..." details that matter.
+
+### Code Review and Debugging
+
+When reviewing code or explaining bugs, voice lets you walk through your thought process:
+- "This function looks fine, but I'm worried about what happens when..."
+- "The issue might be in this section, or possibly this other area..."
+- "I tried X and Y, but neither worked because..."
+
+You can share your complete debugging journey instead of just the final question.
+
+## Technical Requirements
+
+**System Requirements:**
+- FFmpeg installed on your system
+- Active internet connection
+- Cline account with transcription credits
+
+**Audio Quality:**
+- Records in WebM format with Opus codec
+- Mono audio at 16kHz sample rate
+- Optimized for voice recognition
+
+**Privacy:**
+- Audio recorded locally on your machine
+- Only audio files sent for transcription
+- No audio stored after transcription
+- Temporary files automatically cleaned up
+
+## Cost and Credits
+
+Voice transcription costs $0.006 per minute through your Cline account. For most users, this works out to pennies per session.
+
+A typical 5-minute planning conversation costs about 3 cents. Even heavy voice users rarely spend more than a few dollars per month.
+
+<Note>
+Pricing is experimental and may change as we refine the service.
+</Note>
+
+## Best Practices
+
+**Speak Naturally**
+Don't try to speak like you type. Use your normal conversational tone and don't worry about perfect grammar.
+
+**Give Context First**
+Start with the big picture, then drill down into specifics. "I'm building a React app that needs to handle real-time data, and I'm running into performance issues with the WebSocket connection..."
+
+**Use Voice for Exploration**
+Dictation is perfect for exploratory conversations where you're not sure exactly what you need. Start talking through the problem and let the conversation evolve.
+
+**Combine with Text**
+You don't have to use voice for everything. Use voice for complex explanations and context, then switch to text for quick follow-ups or code snippets.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**Microphone Not Working**
+- Check your IDE permissions for microphone access
+- Ensure FFmpeg is properly installed
+- Try refreshing VSCode/your editor
+
+**Poor Transcription Quality**
+- Speak clearly and at normal volume
+- Reduce background noise if possible
+- Check your microphone settings
+
+**Connection Issues**
+- Verify internet connection
+- Check if firewall is blocking Cline's servers
+- Try signing out and back into your Cline account
+
+**Authentication Issues**
+- Sign out and back into your Cline account if you see authentication errors
+- Check that your account has sufficient transcription credits
+- Verify your internet connection is stable
+
+**Audio Recording Issues**
+- Ensure FFmpeg is properly installed and accessible
+- Check that your browser/IDE has microphone permissions
+- Try restarting your editor if audio capture fails
+
+## The Future of AI Collaboration
+
+When you can speak your thoughts as fast as you think them, you stop self-editing. You share the full context, the edge cases, the "what if" scenarios that matter. This leads to better solutions and fewer back-and-forth clarifications.

docs/features/drag-and-drop.mdx

@@ -5,10 +5,28 @@ sidebarTitle: "Drag & Drop"
 
 Dragging and dropping files into Cline is a quick way to add images, code, and other files to your conversations.
 
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/dran-n-drop.gif"
+		alt="Dragging and dropping files into Cline chat"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
 <Note>Due to VS Code quirks, to drag and drop files into the Cline chat input, you need to hold `Shift` while dragging.</Note>
 
 Dragging and dropping workspace files into Cline will automatically create a [file mention](/features/at-mentions/file-mentions). This allows you to reference the file in your conversation without needing to type out the path.
 
+### Dragging from Finder/File Explorer
+
+You can drag files directly from your system's file manager into Cline:
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/drag-n-drop-finder.gif"
+		alt="Dragging files from Finder into Cline"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
 ### Supported File Types
 
 Cline supports dragging external images, pdfs, csv, excel, and other text files from your file system, as well as files from your workspace.

docs/features/focus-chain.mdx

@@ -5,6 +5,13 @@ sidebarTitle: "Focus Chain"
 
 Focus Chain is a task management enhancement feature in Cline that provides automatic todo list management with real-time progress tracking throughout your tasks. 
 
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/2dos.gif"
+		alt="Focus Chain todo list management with real-time progress tracking"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
 This enables Cline to work on long-horizon tasks, seamlessly managing the context sent to LLMs, and keeping Cline on track across many context window resets.
 
 <Tip>

docs/features/plan-and-act.mdx

@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ Plan mode is where you and Cline figure out what you're trying to build and how
 -   Focuses on understanding requirements and creating a strategy
 -   Helps identify potential issues before you write a single line of code
 
+<Tip>
+Try [Dictation](/features/dictation) in Plan mode - instead of typing out complex requirements, you can speak naturally and share your complete thought process. It's perfect for rapid back-and-forth planning discussions.
+</Tip>
+
 #### Act Mode: Build It
 
 Once you've got a plan, you switch to Act mode. Now Cline:

docs/features/slash-commands/deep-planning.mdx

@@ -5,6 +5,13 @@ sidebarTitle: "/deep-planning"
 
 `/deep-planning` transforms Cline into a meticulous architect who investigates your codebase, asks clarifying questions, and creates a comprehensive implementation plan before writing a single line of code. 
 
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/deep-planning.png"
+		alt="Deep Planning command in action showing investigation and planning process"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
 When you use `/deep-planning`, Cline follows a four-step process that mirrors how senior developers approach complex features: thorough investigation, discussion & clarification of requirements, detailed planning, and structured task creation with progress tracking.
 
 ## The Four-Step Process

docs/features/yolo-mode.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+---
+title: "YOLO Mode"
+sidebarTitle: "YOLO Mode"
+---
+
+YOLO mode is exactly what it sounds like - Cline auto-approves everything. Check the box in feature settings and he'll execute file changes, terminal commands, even transitions from Plan to Act mode without asking.
+
+Think of it as [Auto Approve](/features/auto-approve) on steroids - instead of granular permissions, YOLO mode gives Cline complete autonomy.
+
+<Note>
+**Warning: This is dangerous.** YOLO mode disables all safety checks. Cline will execute whatever he decides without asking permission.
+</Note>
+
+## What Gets Auto-Approved
+
+When YOLO mode is enabled, Cline automatically approves:
+
+- **All file operations** - reading, writing, and modifying files anywhere on your system
+- **All terminal commands** - including potentially destructive operations
+- **Browser actions** - web scraping, form submissions, navigation
+- **MCP server tools** - external integrations and API calls
+- **Mode transitions** - automatic switching from Plan to Act mode
+
+Essentially, every safety guardrail is removed. Cline operates with complete autonomy.
+
+## How to Enable YOLO Mode
+
+Navigate to Cline Settings → Features and check the "YOLO Mode" box. That's it - no confirmation dialogs, no additional warnings. Once enabled, Cline will start auto-approving all actions immediately.
+
+To disable it, simply uncheck the box. Any pending actions will still require your approval once YOLO mode is turned off.
+
+## When You Might Use This
+
+YOLO mode was built primarily for our upcoming scriptable CLI where fully autonomous execution makes sense. In the GUI, you might consider it for:
+
+**Rapid prototyping** where you want zero friction and don't care about potential mistakes. Perfect for throwaway experiments or exploring new ideas quickly.
+
+**Trusted, repetitive tasks** where you've already validated Cline's approach and want to eliminate approval overhead. Think routine refactoring or well-established patterns.
+
+**Demonstration purposes** where you want to show Cline's capabilities without constant interruptions.
+
+## What Could Go Wrong
+
+Since YOLO mode removes all safety checks, Cline could:
+
+- Delete important files without warning
+- Execute commands that modify system settings
+- Make network requests to external services
+- Overwrite configuration files
+- Install or uninstall software packages
+- Commit and push changes to version control
+
+The risk level depends entirely on what you ask Cline to do. Simple tasks remain relatively safe, but complex requests can have unpredictable consequences.
+
+## Best Practices
+
+If you decide to use YOLO mode:
+
+**Start with isolated environments.** Use it in throwaway projects or sandboxed environments first. Never enable it on production codebases until you understand the risks.
+
+**Be specific with requests.** Vague instructions combined with unlimited permissions can lead to unexpected results. The clearer your requirements, the more predictable Cline's actions.
+
+**Monitor the output.** Even though Cline doesn't ask for permission, he still shows you what he's doing. Watch the terminal output and file changes as they happen.
+
+**Keep version control handy.** Make sure you can easily revert changes if something goes wrong. Git becomes your safety net when YOLO mode is your workflow.
+
+## Inspiration: What Becomes Possible
+
+With YOLO mode enabled, you can:
+
+**Build entire applications** from a single prompt. Describe what you want and let Cline handle everything - file creation, dependency installation, configuration setup, even deployment scripts.
+
+**Automate complex workflows** that normally require dozens of approval clicks. Data processing pipelines, build system setup, or multi-step refactoring operations become seamless.
+
+**Rapid iteration cycles** where you can quickly test ideas without approval friction. Perfect for exploring different approaches or experimenting with new technologies.
+
+**Live demonstrations** where you can show Cline's full capabilities without stopping to approve every action. Great for presentations or teaching scenarios.
+
+The key is understanding that YOLO mode transforms Cline from an interactive assistant into an autonomous agent. Use that power wisely.
+
+---
+
+Questions or feedback? Reach us in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/cline) or [r/cline](https://reddit.com/r/cline).

docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx

@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ title: "For New Coders"
 description: "Welcome to Cline, your AI-powered coding companion! This guide will help you quickly set up your development environment and begin your coding journey with ease."
 ---
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** If you're completely new to coding, take your time with each step. There's no rush — Cline is here to guide you!
+> **Tip:** If you're completely new to coding, take your time with each step. There's no rush — Cline is here to guide you!
 
-### 🚀 Getting Started
+### Getting Started
 
 Before you jump into coding, make sure you have these essentials ready:
 
@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ A popular, free, and powerful code editor.
 
 -   [<u>Download VS Code</u>](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
 
-📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How to Install VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA)
+**Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How to Install VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA)
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** Install VS Code in your Applications folder (macOS) or Program Files (Windows) for easy access from your dock or start menu.
+> **Pro Tip:** Install VS Code in your Applications folder (macOS) or Program Files (Windows) for easy access from your dock or start menu.
 
 #### 2. **Organize Your Projects**
 
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Inside your `Cline` folder, structure projects clearly:
 -   `Documents/Cline/workout-app` _(e.g., for a fitness tracking app)_
 -   `Documents/Cline/portfolio-website` _(e.g., to showcase your work)_
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** Keeping your projects organized from the start will save you time and confusion later!
+> **Tip:** Keeping your projects organized from the start will save you time and confusion later!
 
 #### 3. **Install the Cline VS Code Extension**
 
@@ -39,9 +39,9 @@ Enhance your coding workflow by installing the Cline extension directly within V
 
 -   Get Started with Cline Extension Tutorial
 
-📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How To Install Extensions in VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7trgwZa-mk)
+**Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How To Install Extensions in VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7trgwZa-mk)
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** After installing, reload VS Code to ensure the extension is activated properly.
+> **Pro Tip:** After installing, reload VS Code to ensure the extension is activated properly.
 
 #### 4. **Essential Development Tools**
 
@@ -51,9 +51,9 @@ Basic software required for coding efficiently:
 -   Node.js
 -   Git
 
-👉 [<u>Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline.</u>](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials#installing-dev-essentials)
+[<u>Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline.</u>](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials#installing-dev-essentials)
 
-📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorials for Manual Installation:**
+**Recommended YouTube Tutorials for Manual Installation:**
 
 -   **For macOS:**
     -   [<u>Install Homebrew on Mac</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGNgVbqasc)
@@ -63,6 +63,6 @@ Basic software required for coding efficiently:
     -   [<u>Install Git on Windows 10/11 (2024)</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxv1HuRQy0)
     -   [<u>Install Node.js in Windows 10/11</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCgAuOYpJd0)
 
-> ⚠️ **Note:** If you run into permission issues during installation, try running your terminal or command prompt as an administrator.
+> **Note:** If you run into permission issues during installation, try running your terminal or command prompt as an administrator.
 
-🎉 You're all set! Dive in and start coding smarter and faster with **Cline**.
+You're all set! Dive in and start coding smarter and faster with **Cline**.

docs/getting-started/installing-cline.mdx

@@ -1,67 +1,256 @@
 ---
 title: "Installing Cline"
-description: "Cline is a VS Code extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly
-    to your editor. Install using one of these methods:"
+description: "Get Cline set up in your editor and start building projects with AI assistance."
 ---
 
-### Installation Options
+## Prerequisites
 
--   **VS Code Marketplace (Recommended):** Fastest method for standard VS Code and Cursor users.
--   **Open VSX Registry:** For VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium.
+Before installing Cline, make sure you have the following:
 
-### 🛠️ VS Code Marketplace: Step-by-Step Setup
+### Create a Cline Account
 
-Follow these steps to get Cline up and running:
+Create a Cline account for the best experience. Creating a Cline account is completely free and you can [sign up here](https://app.cline.bot/signup). A Cline account provides:
+- Access to multiple AI models including stealth models
+- Seamless setup without needing to manage API keys
+- At times, we partner with model providers to offer inferencing at no cost through your Cline account
 
-1.  **Open VS Code:** Launch the VS Code application.
+### Compatible Editor
 
-    > ⚠️ **Note:** If VS Code shows "Running extensions might...", click "Allow".
+Cline works with the following IDEs:
+- **VS Code** - Microsoft's popular code editor
+- **Cursor** - AI-powered code editor based on VS Code
+- **JetBrains IDEs** - IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, DataSpell, PhpStorm, and other JetBrains products
+- **VSCodium** - Open-source version of VS Code
+- **Windsurf** - VS Code-compatible editor
 
-2.  **Open Your Cline Folder:** In VS Code, open the Cline folder you created in Documents.
-3.  **Navigate to Extensions:** Click on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of VS Code (`Ctrl + Shift + X` or `Cmd + Shift + X`).
-4.  **Search for 'Cline':** In the Extensions search bar, type `Cline`.
+Make sure you have one of these editors installed before proceeding with the Cline installation.
 
-<Frame caption="VS Code marketplace with Cline extension ready to install">
-	<img
-		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/image%20(20).png"
-		alt="VS Code marketplace showing Cline extension"
-	/>
-</Frame>
+## Choose Your Editor
 
-1. **Install the Extension:** Click the "Install" button next to the Cline extension.
-2. **Open Cline:**
-    - Click the Cline icon in the Activity Bar.
-    - Or, use the command palette (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P`) and type "Cline: Open In New Tab" for a better view.
-3. **Troubleshooting:** If you don't see the Cline icon, try restarting VS Code.
+Cline works across multiple IDEs. Select your preferred editor below for installation instructions:
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** You should see the Cline chat window appear in your VS Code editor!
+<Tabs>
+  <Tab title="VS Code/Cursor" icon="code">
+    ### Installation Steps
 
-### 🌐 Open VSX Registry
+    1. **Open VS Code** and navigate to the Extensions view (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X`)
+    2. **Search for "Cline"** in the Extensions marketplace
+    3. **Click Install** on the Cline extension
 
-For VS Code-compatible editors without Marketplace access (like VSCodium and Windsurf):
+    <Frame caption="VS Code marketplace with Cline extension ready to install">
+    	<img
+    		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/image%20(20).png"
+    		alt="VS Code marketplace showing Cline extension"
+    	/>
+    </Frame>
 
-1. Open your editor.
-2. Access the Extensions view.
-3. Search for "Cline".
-4. Select "Cline" by saoudrizwan and click **Install**.
-5. Reload if prompted.
+    4. **Access Cline** after installation:
+       - Click the Cline icon in the Activity Bar, or
+       - Use Command Palette (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P`) → "Cline: Open In New Tab"
 
-### 👤 Creating Your Cline Account
+    > **Note:** If VS Code shows "Running extensions might..." dialog, click "Allow". If you don't see the Cline icon, restart VS Code.
 
-Now that you have Cline installed, let's get you set up with your account:
+    <Accordion title="Troubleshooting">
 
-1. **Sign In to Cline:**
-    - Click the **Sign In** button in the Cline extension.
-    - You'll be taken to [app.cline.bot](https://app.cline.bot) to create your account.
-2. **Start with Free Credits:**
-    - No credit card needed!
-3. **Available AI Models:**
-    - Anthropic Claude 3.5-Sonnet (recommended for coding)
-    - DeepSeek Chat (cost-effective alternative)
-    - Google Gemini 2.0 Flash
-    - And more — all through your Cline account.
+    **Plugin Installation Issues**
 
-### 💻 Your First Interaction with Cline
+    If you can't find Cline in the marketplace:
+    - Make sure you're searching in the **Marketplace** tab (not Installed)
+    - Try searching for "Cline AI" or just "Cline"
+    - Check that your VS Code version is compatible
+
+    If installation fails:
+    - Restart your VS Code and try again
+    - Check your internet connection
+    - Try installing from VSIX file as an alternative
+
+    **Plugin Not Appearing**
+
+    If you don't see the Cline tool window after installation:
+    - Restart VS Code completely (File → Exit and reopen)
+    - Check **View** → **Command Palette** → "Cline: Open In New Tab"
+    - Verify the plugin is enabled in **Extensions** view
+    - Look for the Cline icon in your Activity Bar (usually on the left side)
+
+    **Common Issues**
+
+    Plugin appears to be installed but doesn't work:
+    - Ensure you've restarted VS Code after installation
+    - Check if there are any error messages in the Developer Console
+    - Try disabling and re-enabling the extension
+
+    Performance or compatibility issues:
+    - Make sure you're using a supported VS Code version
+    - Check for VS Code updates that might improve compatibility
+    - Consider closing other resource-intensive extensions if needed
+
+    Need help? Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline).
+
+    </Accordion>
+  </Tab>
+  
+  <Tab title="JetBrains IDEs" icon="brain">
+    <img
+    	src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/jetbrains-logo.svg"
+    	alt="JetBrains logo"
+    	style={{ width: "200px", height: "auto", margin: "0 auto 20px auto", display: "block" }}
+    />
+
+    Cline for JetBrains works almost identically to Cline in VSCode. All the core features work properly: diff editing, using tools, logging in with different providers, MCP servers, Cline rules and workflows, and more.
+
+
+    ### Installation Steps
+
+    **Method 1: From IDE (Recommended)**
+    1. Open your JetBrains IDE
+    2. Go to **Settings** (`Ctrl+Alt+S` on Windows/Linux, `Cmd+,` on macOS)
+    3. Navigate to **Plugins** → **Marketplace**
+    4. Search for "Cline" and click **Install**
+    5. Restart your IDE
+
+    <Frame>
+    	<img
+    		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/cline-jetbrains-marketplace-search.png"
+    		alt="JetBrains marketplace showing Cline plugin search results"
+    	/>
+    </Frame>
+
+    **Method 2: Browser Install**
+    
+    Visit the [JetBrains Marketplace](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/28247-cline) and click **Install to IDE**.
+
+    <Accordion title="Method 3: Manual Installation">
+
+    1. Download the plugin from the [marketplace page](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/28247-cline)
+    2. Go to **Settings** → **Plugins**
+    3. Click the gear icon → **Install Plugin from Disk**
+    4. Select the downloaded `.zip` file
+    5. Restart your IDE
+
+    </Accordion>
+
+    ### Using the Plugin
+
+    After installation, you’ll find Cline in your IDE. Look for the Cline tool window (usually on the right side) or go to View → Tool Windows → Cline.
+
+    ### Key Features
+
+    Cline for JetBrains includes all core features:
+    - Diff editing and file modifications
+    - Multiple API providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, local models)
+    - MCP servers and custom tools
+    - Cline rules and workflows
+    - @ mentions for files, folders, and problems
+    - Drag & drop support
+
+    > **Note:** Terminal output appears in collapsible sections rather than streaming directly to chat.
+
+    ### Key Differences from VSCode
+    The terminal integration works differently in JetBrains. Unlike VSCode where terminal output streams directly to the chat, JetBrains shows command output in a collapsible section. Commands still execute successfully - you just need to expand the Command Output section to see results.
+
+    <Accordion title="Troubleshooting">
+
+    **Plugin Installation Issues**
+
+    If you can't find Cline in the marketplace:
+    - Make sure you're searching in the **Marketplace** tab (not Installed)
+    - Try searching for "Cline AI" or just "Cline"
+    - Check that your IDE version is compatible (2023.1 or later recommended)
+
+    If installation fails:
+    - Restart your IDE and try again
+    - Check your internet connection
+    - Try installing from disk as an alternative
+
+    **Plugin Not Appearing**
+
+    If you don't see the Cline tool window after installation:
+    - Restart your IDE completely (File → Exit and reopen)
+    - Check **View** → **Tool Windows** → **Cline**
+    - Verify the plugin is enabled in **Settings** → **Plugins** → **Installed** tab
+    - Look for the Cline icon in your IDE's tool window bar (usually on the right side)
+
+    **Common Issues**
+
+    Plugin appears to be installed but doesn't work:
+    - Ensure you've restarted your IDE after installation
+    - Check if there are any error messages in the IDE's event log
+    - Try disabling and re-enabling the plugin in Settings
+
+    Performance or compatibility issues:
+    - Make sure you're using a supported JetBrains IDE version
+    - Check for IDE updates that might improve compatibility
+    - Consider allocating more memory to your IDE if needed
+
+    Need help? Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline).
+
+    </Accordion>
+  </Tab>
+  
+  <Tab title="VSCodium/Windsurf" icon="terminal">
+    ### Installation Steps
+
+    For VS Code-compatible editors using Open VSX Registry:
+
+    1. **Open your editor** (VSCodium, Windsurf, etc.)
+    2. **Navigate to Extensions view** (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X`)
+    3. **Search for "Cline"** in the marketplace
+    4. **Select "Cline" by saoudrizwan** and click **Install**
+    5. **Reload** if prompted
+
+    > **Note:** These editors use the Open VSX Registry instead of the VS Code Marketplace.
+
+    <Accordion title="Troubleshooting">
+
+    **Plugin Installation Issues**
+
+    If you can't find Cline in the marketplace:
+    - Make sure you're searching in the **Marketplace** tab (not Installed)
+    - Try searching for "Cline AI" or just "Cline"
+    - Check that your editor version is compatible
+
+    If installation fails:
+    - Restart your editor and try again
+    - Check your internet connection
+    - Try installing from disk as an alternative
+
+    **Plugin Not Appearing**
+
+    If you don't see the Cline tool window after installation:
+    - Restart your editor completely (File → Exit and reopen)
+    - Check **View** → **Command Palette** → "Cline: Open In New Tab"
+    - Verify the plugin is enabled in **Extensions** view
+    - Look for the Cline icon in your Activity Bar (usually on the left side)
+
+    **Common Issues**
+
+    Plugin appears to be installed but doesn't work:
+    - Ensure you've restarted your editor after installation
+    - Check if there are any error messages in the Developer Console
+    - Try disabling and re-enabling the extension
+
+    Performance or compatibility issues:
+    - Make sure you're using a supported editor version
+    - Check for editor updates that might improve compatibility
+    - Consider closing other resource-intensive extensions if needed
+
+    Need help? Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline).
+
+    </Accordion>
+  </Tab>
+</Tabs>
+
+### Sign In to Your Cline Account
+
+Now that you have Cline installed, sign in to access your account:
+
+1. **Open Cline** in your editor (click the Cline icon in the Activity Bar or Tool Windows)
+2. **Click "Sign In"** - you'll see this button in the Cline interface
+3. **Complete authentication** - you'll be redirected to [app.cline.bot](https://app.cline.bot) to sign in
+4. **Return to your editor** - once signed in, you'll be automatically redirected back
+
+
+### Your First Interaction with Cline
 
 You're ready to start building! Copy and paste this prompt into the Cline chat window:
 
@@ -69,15 +258,15 @@ You're ready to start building! Copy and paste this prompt into the Cline chat w
 Hey Cline! Could you help me create a new project folder called "hello-world" in my Cline directory and make a simple webpage that says "Hello World" in big blue text?
 ```
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** Cline will help you create the project folder and set up your first webpage!
+> **Pro Tip:** Cline will help you create the project folder and set up your first webpage!
 
-### 🧩 Tips for Working with Cline
+### Tips for Working with Cline
 
 -   **Ask Questions:** If you're unsure about something, ask Cline!
 -   **Use Screenshots:** Cline can understand images — show him what you're working on.
 -   **Copy and Paste Errors:** Share error messages in the chat for solutions.
 -   **Speak Plainly:** Use your own words — Cline will translate them into code.
 
-### 🫂 Still Struggling?
+### Still Struggling?
 
-Join our Discord community and engage with our team and other Cline users directly.
+Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline) and engage with our team and other Cline users directly.

docs/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials.mdx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: >-
     guided way.
 ---
 
-### 🧰 The Essential Tools
+### The Essential Tools
 
 Here are the core tools you'll need for development:
 
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ Here are the core tools you'll need for development:
     -   Chocolatey for Windows
     -   apt/yum for Linux
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** These tools are the foundation of your developer toolkit. Installing them properly will set you up for success!
+> **Tip:** These tools are the foundation of your developer toolkit. Installing them properly will set you up for success!
 
-### 🚀 Let Cline Install Everything
+### Let Cline Install Everything
 
 Copy one of these prompts based on your operating system and paste it into **Cline**:
 
@@ -41,9 +41,9 @@ Hello Cline! I need help setting up my Windows PC for software development. Coul
 Hello Cline! I need help setting up my Linux system for software development. Could you please help me install the essential development tools like Node.js, Git, and any other core utilities that are commonly needed for coding? I'd like you to guide me through the process step-by-step.
 ```
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** Cline will show you each command before running it. You stay in control the entire time!
+> **Pro Tip:** Cline will show you each command before running it. You stay in control the entire time!
 
-### 🔍 What Will Happen
+### What Will Happen
 
 Cline will guide you through the following steps:
 
@@ -52,9 +52,9 @@ Cline will guide you through the following steps:
 3. Showing you the exact command before it runs (you approve each step!)
 4. Verifying each installation is successful
 
-> ⚠️ **Note:** You might need to enter your computer's password for some installations. This is normal!
+> **Note:** You might need to enter your computer's password for some installations. This is normal!
 
-### 💡 Why These Tools Are Important
+### Why These Tools Are Important
 
 -   **Node.js & npm:**
     -   Build websites with frameworks like React or Next.js
@@ -68,15 +68,15 @@ Cline will guide you through the following steps:
     -   Quickly install and update development tools
     -   Keep your environment organized and up to date
 
-### 🧩 Notes
+### Notes
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** The installation process is interactive — Cline will guide you step by step!
+> **Tip:** The installation process is interactive — Cline will guide you step by step!
 
 -   All commands are shown to you for approval before they run.
 -   If you run into any issues, Cline will help troubleshoot them.
 -   You may need to enter your computer's password for certain steps.
 
-### 🧑‍💻 Additional Tips for New Coders
+### Additional Tips for New Coders
 
 #### Understanding the Terminal
 

docs/getting-started/model-selection-guide.mdx

@@ -1,126 +1,79 @@
 ---
 title: "Model Selection Guide"
-description: "Last updated: Feb 5, 2025."
+description: "Last updated: August 20, 2025."
 ---
 
-## Understanding Context Windows
+New models drop constantly, so this guide focuses on what's working well with Cline right now. We'll keep it updated as the landscape shifts.
 
-Think of a context window as your AI assistant's working memory - similar to RAM in a computer. It determines how much information the model can "remember" and process at once during your conversation. This includes:
+## Current Top Models
 
--   Your code files and conversations
--   The assistant's responses
--   Any documentation or additional context provided
+| Model | Context Window | Input Price* | Output Price* | Best For |
+|-------|---------------|--------------|---------------|----------|
+| **Claude Sonnet 4.5** | 1M tokens | $3-6 | $15-22.50 | Reliable tool usage, complex codebases |
+| **Qwen3 Coder** | 256K tokens | $0.20 | $0.80 | Coding tasks, open source flexibility |
+| **Gemini 2.5 Pro** | 1M+ tokens | TBD | TBD | Large codebases, document analysis |
+| **GPT-5** | 400K tokens | $1.25 | $10 | Latest OpenAI tech, three modes |
 
-Context windows are measured in tokens (roughly 3/4 of a word in English). Different models have different context window sizes:
+*Per million tokens
 
--   Claude 3.5 Sonnet: 200K tokens
--   DeepSeek Models: 128K tokens
--   Gemini Flash 2.0: 1M tokens
--   Gemini 1.5 Pro: 2M tokens
+## Budget Options
 
-When you reach the limit of your context window, older information needs to be removed to make room for new information - just like clearing RAM to run new programs. This is why sometimes AI assistants might seem to "forget" earlier parts of your conversation.
+| Model | Context Window | Input Price* | Output Price* | Notes |
+|-------|---------------|--------------|---------------|-------|
+| **DeepSeek V3** | 128K tokens | $0.14 | $0.28 | Great value for daily coding |
+| **DeepSeek R1** | 128K tokens | $0.55 | $2.19 | Budget reasoning champion |
+| **Qwen3 32B** | 128K tokens | Varies | Varies | Open source, multiple providers |
+| **Z AI GLM 4.5** | 128K tokens | TBD | TBD | MIT licensed, hybrid reasoning |
 
-Cline helps you manage this limitation with its Context Window Progress Bar, which shows:
+*Per million tokens
 
--   Input tokens (what you've sent to the model)
--   Output tokens (what the model has generated)
--   A visual representation of how much of your context window you've used
--   The total capacity for your chosen model
 
-<Frame caption="Visual representation of the context window usage in Cline">
-	<img
-		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/image%20(11).png"
-		alt="Context window progress bar example"
-	/>
-</Frame>
+## Context Window Guide
 
-This visibility helps you work more effectively with Cline by letting you know when you might need to start fresh or break tasks into smaller chunks.
+| Size | Word Count | Use Case |
+|------|------------|----------|
+| 32K tokens | ~24,000 words | Single files, small projects |
+| 128K tokens | ~96,000 words | Most coding projects |
+| 200K tokens | ~150,000 words | Large codebases |
+| 400K+ tokens | ~300,000+ words | Entire applications |
 
-### Model Comparison
+**Performance note**: Most models start dropping in quality around 400-500K tokens, even if they claim higher limits.
 
-## LLM Model Comparison for Cline (Feb 2025)
+## Open Source vs Closed Source
 
-| Model             | Input Cost\* | Output Cost\* | Context Window | Best For                            |
-| ----------------- | ------------ | ------------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------- |
-| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | $3.00        | $15.00        | 200K           | Best code implementation & tool use |
-| DeepSeek R1       | $0.55        | $2.19         | 128K           | Planning & reasoning champion       |
-| DeepSeek V3       | $0.14        | $0.28         | 128K           | Value code implementation           |
-| o3-mini           | $1.10        | $4.40         | 200K           | Flexible use, strong planning       |
-| Gemini Flash 2.0  | $0.00        | $0.00         | 1M             | Strong all-rounder                  |
-| Gemini 1.5 Pro    | $0.00        | $0.00         | 2M             | Large context processing            |
+### Open Source Advantages
+- **Multiple providers** compete to host them
+- **Cheaper pricing** due to competition  
+- **Provider choice** - switch if one goes down
+- **Faster innovation** cycles
 
-\*Costs per million tokens
+### Open Source Models Available
+- **Qwen3 Coder** (Apache 2.0)
+- **Z AI GLM 4.5** (MIT)
+- **Kimi K2** (Open source)
+- **DeepSeek series** (Various licenses)
 
-### Top Picks for 2025
+## Quick Decision Matrix
 
-1. **Claude 3.5 Sonnet**
-    - Best overall code implementation
-    - Most reliable tool usage
-    - Expensive but worth it for critical code
-2. **DeepSeek R1**
-    - Exceptional planning & reasoning
-    - Great value pricing
-3. **o3-mini**
-    - Strong for planning with adjustable reasoning
-    - Three reasoning modes for different needs
-    - Requires OpenAI Tier 3 API access
-    - 200K context window
-4. **DeepSeek V3**
-    - Reliable code implementation
-    - Great for daily coding
-    - Cost-effective for implementation
-5. **Gemini Flash 2.0**
-    - Massive 1M context window
-    - Improved speed and performance
-    - Good all-around capabilities
+| If you want... | Use this |
+|----------------|----------|
+| Something that just works | Claude Sonnet 4.5 |
+| To save money | DeepSeek V3 or Qwen3 variants |
+| Huge context windows | Gemini 2.5 Pro or Claude Sonnet 4.5 |
+| Open source | Qwen3 Coder, Z AI GLM 4.5, or Kimi K2 |
+| Latest tech | GPT-5 |
+| Speed | Qwen3 Coder on Cerebras (fastest available) |
 
-### Best Models by Mode (Plan or Act)
+## What Others Are Using
 
-#### Planning
+Check [OpenRouter's Cline usage stats](https://openrouter.ai/apps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcline.bot%2F) to see real usage patterns from the community.
 
-1. **DeepSeek R1**
-    - Best reasoning capabilities in class
-    - Excellent at breaking down complex tasks
-    - Strong math/algorithm planning
-    - MoE architecture helps with reasoning
-2. **o3-mini (high reasoning)**
-    - Three reasoning levels:
-        - High: Complex planning
-        - Medium: Daily tasks
-        - Low: Quick ideas
-    - 200K context helps with large projects
-3. **Gemini Flash 2.0**
-    - Massive context window for complex planning
-    - Strong reasoning capabilities
-    - Good with multi-step tasks
+## Context Management
 
-#### Acting (coding)
+Cline automatically handles context limits with [auto-compact](/features/auto-compact). When you approach your model's limit, Cline summarizes the conversation to keep working. You don't need to micromanage this.
 
-1. **Claude 3.5 Sonnet**
-    - Best code quality
-    - Most reliable with Cline tools
-    - Worth the premium for critical code
-2. **DeepSeek V3**
-    - Nearly Sonnet-level code quality
-    - Better API stability than R1
-    - Great for daily coding
-    - Strong tool usage
-3. **Gemini 1.5 Pro**
-    - 2M context window
-    - Good with complex codebases
-    - Reliable API
-    - Strong multi-file understanding
+## The Bottom Line
 
-### A Note on Local Models
+Start with **Claude Sonnet 4.5** if you want reliability. Experiment with **open source options** once you're comfortable to find the best fit for your workflow and budget.
 
-While running models locally might seem appealing for cost savings, we currently don't recommend any local models for use with Cline. [Local models are significantly less reliable](https://docs.cline.bot/running-models-locally/read-me-first) at using Cline's essential tools and typically retain only 1-26% of the original model's capabilities. The full cloud version of DeepSeek-R1, for example, is 671B parameters - local versions are drastically simplified copies that struggle with complex tasks and tool usage. Even with high-end hardware (RTX 3070+, 32GB+ RAM), you'll experience slower responses, less reliable tool execution, and reduced capabilities. For the best development experience, we recommend sticking with the cloud models listed above.
-
-### Key Takeaways
-
-1. **Plan vs Act Matters**: Choose models based on task type
-2. **Real Performance > Benchmarks**: Focus on actual Cline performance
-3. **Mix & Match**: Use different models for planning and implementation
-4. **Cost vs Quality**: Premium models worth it for critical code
-5. **Keep Backups**: Have alternatives ready for API issues
-
-_\*Note: Based on real usage patterns and community feedback rather than just benchmarks. Your experience may vary. This is not an exhaustive list of all the models available for use within Cline._
+The landscape moves fast - these recommendations reflect what's working now, but keep an eye on new releases.

docs/getting-started/understanding-context-management.mdx

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Context Management"
 description: "Context is key to getting the most out of Cline"
 ---
 
-> 💡 **Quick Reference**
+> **Quick Reference**
 >
 > -   Context = The information Cline knows about your project
 > -   Context Window = How much information Cline can hold at once
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Cline actively builds context in two ways:
     - Guide focus areas
     - Share design thoughts and requirements
 
-💡 **Key Point**: Cline isn't passive - it actively seeks to understand your project. You can either let it explore or guide its focus, especially in [Plan](https://docs.cline.bot/features/plan-and-act) mode.
+**Key Point**: Cline isn't passive - it actively seeks to understand your project. You can either let it explore or guide its focus, especially in [Plan Mode](/features/plan-and-act).
 
 ### Context & Context Windows
 
@@ -53,13 +53,13 @@ Think of context like a whiteboard you and Cline share:
 -   **Context Window** is the size of the whiteboard itself:
     -   Measured in tokens (1 token ≈ 3/4 of an English word)
     -   Each model has a fixed size:
-        -   Claude 3.5 Sonnet: 200,000 tokens
-        -   DeepSeek: 64,000 tokens
+        -   Claude Sonnet 4.5: 1,000,000 tokens
+        -   Qwen3 Coder: 256,000 tokens
+        -   Gemini 2.5 Pro: 1,000,000+ tokens
+        -   GPT-5: 400,000 tokens
     -   When the whiteboard is full, Cline automatically summarizes the conversation to free up space
-        -   [Learn about Automatic Context Summarization](/features/automatic-context-summarization)
-        -   [How Cline manages context under the hood](https://cline.bot/blog/understanding-the-new-context-window-progress-bar-in-cline)
 
-⚠️ **Important**: Having a large context window (like Claude's 200k tokens) doesn't mean you should fill it completely. Just like a cluttered whiteboard, too much information can make it harder to focus on what's important.
+**Important**: Having a large context window doesn't mean you should fill it completely. Models start degrading around 400-500K tokens even if they claim higher limits. Just like a cluttered whiteboard, too much information can make it harder to focus on what's important.
 
 ## Understanding the Context Window Progress Bar
 
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Cline provides a visual way to monitor your context window usage through a progr
 -   ↑ shows input tokens (what you've sent to the LLM)
 -   ↓ shows output tokens (what the LLM has generated)
 -   The progress bar visualizes how much of your context window you've used
--   The total shows your model's maximum capacity (e.g., 200k for Claude 3.5-Sonnet)
+-   The total shows your model's maximum capacity (e.g., 1M for Claude Sonnet 4.5)
 
 ### When to Watch the Bar
 
@@ -86,28 +86,33 @@ Cline provides a visual way to monitor your context window usage through a progr
 -   Before starting complex tasks
 -   When Cline seems to lose context
 
-💡 **Tip**: With [Automatic Context Summarization](/features/automatic-context-summarization), Cline can now handle long conversations automatically. When combined with [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain), you can work on complex projects that span multiple context windows without losing progress.
+**Tip**: With [Auto Compact](/features/auto-compact), Cline can now handle long conversations automatically. When combined with [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain), you can work on complex projects that span multiple context windows without losing progress.
 
 ## Automatic Context Management
 
-Cline now includes intelligent features to manage context automatically:
+Cline includes intelligent features to manage context automatically:
 
-### Automatic Context Summarization
+### Default Settings You Should Keep On
 
-When your conversation approaches the context window limit, Cline automatically:
-- Creates a comprehensive summary of the conversation
-- Preserves all essential technical details and decisions
-- Seamlessly continues work without interruption
-- Maintains full task continuity
+**Focus Chain** - Enabled by default in v3.25. Cline generates a todo list at task start and keeps it in context so the thread doesn't drift. You can edit the markdown to add or reorder steps and Cline will adapt. [Learn more about Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain).
 
-This means you can work on larger projects without manually managing context. [Learn more about Automatic Context Summarization](/features/automatic-context-summarization).
+**Auto Compact** - Always on. As the context window reaches its limit, Cline creates a comprehensive summary, replaces the bloated history, and continues where it left off. Decisions, code changes, and state are preserved. [Learn more about Auto Compact](/features/auto-compact).
 
-### Focus Chain Integration
+## Advanced Context Tools
 
-When combined with [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain), Cline can:
-- Maintain todo lists across context resets
-- Track progress through multiple summarizations
-- Keep working on long-horizon tasks without losing direction
+When you need more control over context management:
+
+### Deep Planning (`/deep-planning`)
+For substantial features, refactors, or integrations. Cline investigates your codebase, asks targeted questions, then writes `implementation_plan.md`. It creates a fresh task with distilled, high-value context. [Learn more about Deep Planning](/features/slash-commands/deep-planning).
+
+### New Task (`/newtask`)
+At natural transition points, packages only what matters into a fresh task. Clean slate for implementation after research, or crisp handoff between teammates. [Learn more about New Task](/features/slash-commands/new-task).
+
+### Smol (`/smol`)
+Compress the conversation in place to keep momentum. Ideal during debugging or exploratory work when you don't want to break flow. [Learn more about Smol](/features/slash-commands/smol).
+
+### Memory Bank + .clinerules
+For non-trivial projects. The Memory Bank captures project knowledge as Markdown in your repo. `.clinerules` are version-controlled instructions that align Cline's behavior with your team. [Learn more about Memory Bank](/prompting/cline-memory-bank) and [Cline Rules](/features/cline-rules).
 
 ## Working with Context Files
 
@@ -115,12 +120,12 @@ Context files help maintain understanding across sessions. They serve as documen
 
 #### Approaches to Context Files
 
-1. **Evergreen Project Context (i.e.** [**Memory Bank**](https://docs.cline.bot/prompting/cline-memory-bank)**)**
+1. **Evergreen Project Context (Memory Bank)**
     - Living documentation that evolves with your project
     - Updated as architecture and patterns emerge
     - Example: The Memory Bank pattern maintains files like `techContext.md` and `systemPatterns.md`
     - Useful for long-running projects and teams
-2. **Task-Specific Context (i.e.** [**Structured Approach**](https://cline.bot/blog/building-advanced-software-with-cline-a-structured-approach)**)**
+2. **Task-Specific Context**
 
     - Created for specific implementation tasks
     - Document requirements, constraints, and decisions
@@ -173,9 +178,19 @@ Context files help maintain understanding across sessions. They serve as documen
     - Use Plan mode for complex discussions
     - Start fresh sessions when needed
 3. **Team Projects**
-    - Share common context files (consider using [.clinerules](https://docs.cline.bot/features/cline-rules) files in project roots)
+    - Share common context files (consider using [.clinerules](/features/cline-rules) files in project roots)
     - Document architectural decisions
     - Maintain consistent patterns
     - Keep documentation current
 
-Remember: The goal is to help Cline maintain consistent understanding of your project across sessions.
+## Bonus Context Tips
+
+- You can @ links and have the webpage's context added to Cline (docs, blogs, etc.)
+- Utilize MCP servers to pull in context from your external knowledge bases
+- Screenshots can be used as context for models that support image inputs
+
+## The Bottom Line
+
+Cline already does a lot of context work for you - [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain), [Auto Compact](/features/auto-compact), and the planning flow are designed to keep the thread intact across long horizons. The goal is to help Cline maintain consistent understanding of your project across sessions.
+
+Remember: The goal is to keep only what matters in view, at every step.

docs/getting-started/what-is-cline.mdx

@@ -1,8 +1,72 @@
 ---
 title: "What is Cline?"
-description: "An introduction to Cline, your AI-powered development assistant in VS Code."
+description: "An introduction to Cline, your AI-powered development assistant for modern IDEs."
 ---
 
-Cline is an AI development assistant which integrates with Microsoft Visual Studio Code. It provides an interface between your IDE and LLMs facilitating code development, increasing productivity and lowering the barrier to entry for new coders. Depending on permissions, Cline can read/write files, execute commands, use your web browser, and expand its capabilities with Model Context Protocol servers.
+Cline is an open source AI coding agent that brings frontier AI models directly to your IDE. Unlike autocomplete tools, Cline is a true coding agent that can understand entire codebases, plan complex changes, and execute multi-step tasks.
 
-What makes Cline distinctive is its thoughtful approach to code generation and its extensive integration capabilities. Rather than simply generating code snippets, Cline collaborates with developers by planning solutions step-by-step, maintaining awareness of the entire development environment, and requiring explicit approval for all changes. It can understand large codebases, accelerate onboarding for new engineers, and connect with hundreds of tools through its Model Context Protocol Marketplace, enabling everything from streamlined project deployments to automated incident response—all through natural language commands.
+## Open Source AI Coding, Uncompromised
+
+Cline gives you direct, transparent access to frontier AI with no limits, no surprises, and no model ecosystem lock-in. See every decision. Choose any model. Control your costs.
+
+### Complete Transparency
+
+Watch in real-time as Cline reads files, considers approaches, and proposes changes. Every decision is visible, every edit reviewable before it's made. This isn't just "explainable AI" - it's complete transparency.
+
+### Your Models, Your Control
+
+Use Claude for complex reasoning, Gemini for massive contexts, or Qwen3 Coder for efficiency. Switch instantly as new models launch. Your API keys, your choice. No gatekeeping innovation.
+
+### Built for Real Engineering
+
+Cline can:
+- **Read and write files** across your entire codebase
+- **Execute terminal commands** and debug errors
+- **Plan complex features** before writing code
+- **Connect to external systems** through MCP servers
+- **Understand large codebases** with intelligent context management
+
+## Plan & Act Mode
+
+Cline explores your codebase and works with you to create comprehensive plans before writing a single line of code, ensuring it understands the full context of your project.
+
+**Plan Mode** for complex tasks - Cline explores, asks questions, and creates detailed implementation plans.
+
+**Act Mode** for execution - Cline implements the plan with full transparency and control.
+
+## Zero Trust by Design
+
+Your code never touches our servers. Cline runs entirely client-side with your API keys, making it the only option for enterprises with strict security requirements.
+
+**Open source** means your security team can review every line. See exactly how Cline works, what it sends to AI providers, and how decisions are made.
+
+## Key Features
+
+### Focus Chain
+Automatic todo list management with real-time progress tracking throughout your tasks. Keeps Cline on track across long projects.
+
+### Auto Compact
+When conversations get long, Cline automatically summarizes to preserve context while freeing up space to continue working.
+
+### Deep Planning
+For complex features, Cline investigates your codebase, asks clarifying questions, and creates comprehensive implementation plans.
+
+### MCP Integration
+Connect to databases, APIs, and documentation through the Model Context Protocol. Cline becomes your bridge to any external system.
+
+### .clinerules
+Define project-specific instructions that Cline follows including coding standards, architecture patterns, or team conventions.
+
+## Why Developers Choose Cline
+
+**100% Open Source** - Every line of code on GitHub. 48k+ stars from developers who've read it, improved it, and trust it with their work.
+
+**No Inference Games** - We don't profit from AI usage. While others limit context or route to cheaper models, we give you unrestricted access to any model's full capabilities.
+
+**Future-Proof by Design** - New model released? Use it immediately. Cline works with any AI provider, any model.
+
+**True Visibility** - See every file read, every decision considered, every token used.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+Ready to experience AI coding without limits? [Install Cline](/getting-started/installing-cline) for your preferred IDE and start with our [Model Selection Guide](/getting-started/model-selection-guide) to choose the right AI model for your needs.

docs/hubspot.js

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+// HubSpot Tracking Code for Cline Documentation
+;(() => {
+	// Check if HubSpot script is already loaded to prevent duplicates
+	if (!document.getElementById("hs-script-loader")) {
+		var script = document.createElement("script")
+		script.type = "text/javascript"
+		script.id = "hs-script-loader"
+		script.async = true
+		script.src = "https://js-na2.hs-scripts.com/243656267.js"
+
+		// Append the script to the document head
+		document.head.appendChild(script)
+	}
+})()

docs/mcp/configuring-mcp-servers.mdx

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ title: "Configuring MCP Servers"
 Utilizing MCP servers will increase your token usage. Cline offers the ability to restrict or disable MCP server functionality as desired.
 
 1. Click the "MCP Servers" icon in the top navigation bar of the Cline extension.
-2. Select the "Installed" tab, and then Click the "Advanced MCP Settings" link at the bottom of that pane.
+2. Select the "Configure" tab, and then Click the "Advanced MCP Settings" link at the bottom of that pane.
 3. Cline will open a new settings window. find `Cline>Mcp:Mode` and make your selection from the dropdown menu.
 
 <Frame>
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ To set the maximum time to wait for a response after a tool call to the MCP serv
 Settings for all installed MCP servers are located in the `cline_mcp_settings.json` file:
 
 1. Click the MCP Servers icon at the top navigation bar of the Cline pane.
-2. Select the "Installed" tab.
+2. Select the "Configure" tab.
 3. Click the "Configure MCP Servers" button at the bottom of the pane.
 
 The file uses a JSON format with a `mcpServers` object containing named server configurations:

docs/mcp/connecting-to-a-remote-server.mdx

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Please note: Smithery is maintained independently and is not affiliated with our
 
 ### Managing Installed MCP Servers
 
-Once added, your MCP servers appear in the "Installed" tab where you can:
+Once added, your MCP servers appear in the "Configure" tab where you can:
 
 #### View Server Status
 
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ If a server fails to connect:
 
 For advanced users, Cline stores MCP server configurations in a JSON file that can be modified:
 
-1. In the "Installed" tab, click "Configure MCP Servers" to access the settings file
+1. In the "Configure" tab, click "Configure MCP Servers" to access the settings file
 2. The configuration for each server follows this format:
 
 ```json

docs/mcp/mcp-server-development-protocol.mdx

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "MCP Server Development Protocol"
 description: "This protocol is designed to streamline the development process of building MCP servers with Cline."
 ---
 
-> 🚀 **Build and share your MCP servers with the world.** Once you've created a great MCP server, submit it to the [Cline MCP Marketplace](https://github.com/cline/mcp-marketplace) to make it discoverable and one-click installable by thousands of developers.
+> **Build and share your MCP servers with the world.** Once you've created a great MCP server, submit it to the [Cline MCP Marketplace](https://github.com/cline/mcp-marketplace) to make it discoverable and one-click installable by thousands of developers.
 
 ## What Are MCP Servers?
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Here's the complete MCP Server Development Protocol that should be placed in you
 ````markdown
 # MCP Server Development Protocol
 
-⚠️ CRITICAL: DO NOT USE attempt_completion BEFORE TESTING ⚠️
+CRITICAL: DO NOT USE attempt_completion BEFORE TESTING
 
 ## Step 1: Planning (PLAN MODE)
 
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ If ANY answer is "no", I MUST NOT use attempt_completion.
 1. Test Each Tool (REQUIRED)
    □ Test each tool with valid inputs
    □ Verify output format is correct
-   ⚠️ DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL ALL TOOLS TESTED
+   DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL ALL TOOLS TESTED
 
 ## Step 4: Completion
 
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ Only after ALL tools have been tested can attempt_completion be used.
 -   ✓ Must have comprehensive logging
 -   ✓ Must test each tool individually
 -   ✓ Must handle errors gracefully
--   ⛔️ NEVER skip testing before completion
+-   NEVER skip testing before completion
 ````
 
 When this `.clinerules` file is present in your working directory, Cline will:
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ When this `.clinerules` file is present in your working directory, Cline will:
 
 Creating an MCP server requires just a few simple steps to get started:
 
-### 1. Create a `.clinerules` file (🚨 IMPORTANT)
+### 1. Create a `.clinerules` file (IMPORTANT)
 
 First, add a `.clinerules` file to the root of your MCP working directory using the protocol above. This file configures Cline to use the MCP development protocol when working in this folder.
 

docs/prompting/prompt-engineering-guide.mdx

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ node_modules/
 *.xlsx
 ```
 
-## Prompting Cline 💬
+## Prompting Cline
 
 **Prompting is how you communicate your needs for a given task in the back-and-forth chat with Cline.** Cline understands natural language, so write conversationally.
 
@@ -88,9 +88,9 @@ Effective prompting involves:
 
 Here are some prompting tips that users have found helpful for working with Cline:
 
-## Our Community's Favorite Prompts 🌟
+## Our Community's Favorite Prompts
 
-### Memory and Confidence Checks 🧠
+### Memory and Confidence Checks
 
 -   **Memory Check** - _pacnpal_
 
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Here are some prompting tips that users have found helpful for working with Clin
 
     Encourages critical thinking and makes decision-making transparent.
 
-### Code Quality Prompts 💻
+### Code Quality Prompts
 
 -   **Prevent Code Truncation**
 
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ Here are some prompting tips that users have found helpful for working with Clin
 
     Reinforces adherence to your settings dial ⚙️ configuration.
 
-### Code Organization 📋
+### Code Organization
 
 -   **Large File Refactoring** - _icklebil_
 
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ Here are some prompting tips that users have found helpful for working with Clin
 
     Ensures documentation stays in sync with code changes.
 
-### Analysis and Planning 🔍
+### Analysis and Planning
 
 -   **Structured Development** - _yellow_bat_coffee_
 
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Here are some prompting tips that users have found helpful for working with Clin
 
     Identifies potential issues early in development.
 
-### Thoughtful Development 🤔
+### Thoughtful Development
 
 -   **Pause and Reflect** - _nickbaumann98_
 
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ Here are some prompting tips that users have found helpful for working with Clin
 
     Maintains quality through self-assessment.
 
-### Best Practices 🎯
+### Best Practices
 
 -   **Project Structure** - _kvs007_
 

docs/provider-config/anthropic.mdx

@@ -18,11 +18,8 @@ Cline supports the following Anthropic Claude models:
 
 -   `claude-opus-4-1-20250805`
 -   `claude-opus-4-20250514`
--   `claude-opus-4-20250514:thinking` (Extended Thinking variant)
--   `claude-sonnet-4-20250514` (Recommended)
--   `claude-sonnet-4-20250514:thinking` (Extended Thinking variant)
+-   `anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.5` (Recommended)
 -   `claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219`
--   `claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219:thinking` (Extended Thinking variant)
 -   `claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022`
 -   `claude-3-5-haiku-20241022`
 -   `claude-3-opus-20240229`
@@ -47,8 +44,8 @@ Cline users can leverage this by checking the `Enable Extended Thinking` box bel
 
 **Key Aspects of Extended Thinking:**
 
--   **Supported Models:** This feature is available for select models, including variants of Claude Opus 4, Claude Sonnet 4, and Claude Sonnet 3.7. The specific models listed in the "Supported Models" section above with the `:thinking` suffix are pre-configured in Cline to utilize this.
--   **Summarized Thinking (Claude 4):** For Claude 4 models, the API returns a summary of the full thinking process to balance insight with efficiency and prevent misuse. You are billed for the full thinking tokens, not just the summary.
+-   **Supported Models:** This feature is available for select models, including Claude Opus 4, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and Claude Sonnet 3.7.
+-   **Summarized Thinking (Claude 4):** For Claude 4 and 4.5 models, the API returns a summary of the full thinking process to balance insight with efficiency and prevent misuse. You are billed for the full thinking tokens, not just the summary.
 -   **Streaming:** Extended thinking responses, including the `thinking` blocks, can be streamed.
 -   **Tool Use & Prompt Caching:** Extended thinking interacts with tool use (requiring thinking blocks to be passed back) and prompt caching (with specific behaviors around cache invalidation and context).
 

docs/provider-config/baseten.mdx

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+---
+title: "Baseten"
+description: "Learn how to configure and use Baseten's Model APIs with Cline. Access frontier open-source models with enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and competitive pricing."
+---
+
+Baseten provides on-demand frontier model APIs designed for production applications, not just experimentation. Built on the Baseten Inference Stack, these APIs deliver enterprise-grade performance and reliability with optimized inference for leading open-source models from OpenAI, DeepSeek, Meta, Moonshot AI, and Alibaba Cloud.
+
+**Website:** [https://www.baseten.co/products/model-apis/](https://www.baseten.co/products/model-apis/)
+
+### Getting an API Key
+
+1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [Baseten](https://www.baseten.co/) and create an account or sign in.
+2.  **Navigate to API Keys:** Access your dashboard and go to the API Keys section.
+3.  **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Cline").
+4.  **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.
+
+### Supported Models
+
+Cline supports all current models under Baseten Model APIs, including:
+For the most updated pricing, please visit: https://www.baseten.co/products/model-apis/
+
+**Reasoning Models:**
+-   `deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1` - DeepSeek's first-generation reasoning model (163K context) - \$2.55/\$5.95 per 1M tokens
+-   `deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528` - Latest revision of DeepSeek's reasoning model (163K context) - \$2.55/\$5.95 per 1M tokens
+-   `deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3.1` - Hybrid reasoning with advanced tool calling (163K context) - \$0.50/\$1.50 per 1M tokens
+-   `deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3-0324` - Fast general-purpose with enhanced reasoning (163K context) - \$0.77/\$0.77 per 1M tokens
+
+**Flagship Models:**
+-   `openai/gpt-oss-120b` (OpenAI) - 120B MoE with strong reasoning capabilities (128K context) - \$0.10/\$0.50 per 1M tokens
+-   `moonshotai/Kimi-K2-Instruct` (Moonshot AI) - 1 trillion parameter model for agentic tasks (131K context) - \$0.60/\$2.50 per 1M tokens
+-   `moonshotai/Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905` (Moonshot AI) - September update with enhanced capabilities (262K context) - \$0.60/\$2.50 per 1M tokens
+
+**Meta Llama 4 Series:**
+-   `meta-llama/Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct` - High-efficiency processing (1M context!) - \$0.19/\$0.72 per 1M tokens
+-   `meta-llama/Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct` - Precise context understanding (1M context!) - \$0.13/\$0.50 per 1M tokens
+
+**Coding Specialists:**
+-   `Qwen/Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct`- Advanced coding and reasoning (262K context) - \$0.38/\$1.53 per 1M tokens
+-   `Qwen/Qwen3-235B-A22B-Instruct-2507` - Math and reasoning expert (262K context) - \$0.22/\$0.80 per 1M tokens
+
+### Configuration in Cline
+
+1.  **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2.  **Select Provider:** Choose "Baseten" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
+3.  **Enter API Key:** Paste your Baseten API key into the "Baseten API Key" field.
+4.  **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
+
+### Production-First Architecture
+
+Baseten's Model APIs are built for production environments with several key advantages:
+
+#### Enterprise-Grade Reliability
+- **Four nines of uptime** (99.99%) through active-active redundancy
+- **Cloud-agnostic, multi-cluster autoscaling** for consistent availability
+- **SOC 2 Type II certified** and **HIPAA compliant** for security requirements
+
+#### Optimized Performance
+- **Pre-optimized models** shipped with the Baseten Inference Stack
+- **Latest-generation GPUs** with multi-cloud infrastructure
+- **Ultra-fast inference** optimized from the bottom up for production workloads
+
+#### Cost Efficiency
+- **5-10x less expensive** than closed alternatives
+- **Optimized multi-cloud infrastructure** for efficient resource utilization
+- **Transparent pricing** with no hidden costs or rate limit surprises
+
+#### Developer Experience
+- **OpenAI compatible API** - migrate by swapping a single URL
+- **Drop-in replacement** for closed models with comprehensive observability
+- **Seamless scaling** from Model APIs to dedicated deployments
+
+### Special Features
+
+#### Function Calling & Tool Use
+All Baseten models support structured outputs, function calling, and tool use as part of the Baseten Inference Stack, making them ideal for agentic applications.
+
+#### Reasoning Capabilities
+DeepSeek models offer enhanced reasoning with step-by-step thought processes, while maintaining production-ready performance.
+
+#### Long Context Support
+- **Up to 1 million tokens** for Llama 4 models (Maverick and Scout)
+- **262K tokens** for Qwen3 models
+- **163K tokens** for DeepSeek models
+- **Perfect for code repositories** and complex multi-turn conversations
+
+#### Quantization Optimizations
+Models are deployed with advanced quantization techniques (fp4, fp8, fp16) for optimal performance while maintaining quality.
+
+### Migration from Other Providers
+
+Baseten's OpenAI compatibility makes migration straightforward:
+
+**From OpenAI:**
+- Swap `api.openai.com` with `inference.baseten.co/v1`
+- Keep existing request/response formats
+- Benefit from significant cost savings
+
+**From Other Providers:**
+- Use standard OpenAI SDK format
+- Maintain existing prompting strategies
+- Access to newer open-source models
+
+### Tips and Notes
+
+-   **Model Selection:** Choose models based on your specific use case - reasoning models for complex tasks, coding models for development work, and flagship models for general applications.
+-   **Cost Optimization:** Baseten offers some of the most competitive pricing in the market, especially for open-source models.
+-   **Context Windows:** Take advantage of large context windows (up to 1M tokens) for including substantial codebases and documentation.
+-   **Enterprise Ready:** Baseten is designed for production use with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and reliability.
+-   **Dynamic Model Updates:** Cline automatically fetches the latest model list from Baseten, ensuring access to new models as they're released.
+-   **Multi-Cloud Capacity Management (MCM):** Baseten's multi-cloud infrastructure ensures high availability and low latency globally.
+-   **Support:** Baseten provides dedicated support for production deployments and can work with you on dedicated resources as you scale.
+
+### Pricing Information
+
+Current pricing is highly competitive and transparent. For the most up-to-date pricing, visit the [Baseten Model APIs page](https://www.baseten.co/products/model-apis/). Prices typically range from \$0.10-\$6.00 per million tokens, making Baseten significantly more cost-effective than many closed-model alternatives while providing access to state-of-the-art open-source models.

docs/provider-config/cerebras.mdx

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+---
+title: "Cerebras"
+description: "Learn how to configure and use Cerebras's ultra-fast inference with Cline. Experience up to 2,600 tokens per second with wafer-scale chip architecture and real-time reasoning models."
+---
+
+Cerebras delivers the world's fastest AI inference through their revolutionary wafer-scale chip architecture. Unlike traditional GPUs that shuttle model weights from external memory, Cerebras stores entire models on-chip, eliminating bandwidth bottlenecks and achieving speeds up to 2,600 tokens per second—often 20x faster than GPUs.
+
+**Website:** [https://cloud.cerebras.ai/](https://cloud.cerebras.ai/)
+
+### Getting an API Key
+
+1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [Cerebras Cloud](https://cloud.cerebras.ai/) and create an account or sign in.
+2.  **Navigate to API Keys:** Access the API keys section in your dashboard.
+3.  **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Cline").
+4.  **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately. Store it securely.
+
+### Supported Models
+
+Cline supports the following Cerebras models:
+
+-   `qwen-3-coder-480b-free` (Free tier) - High-performance coding model at no cost
+-   `qwen-3-coder-480b` - Flagship 480B parameter coding model
+-   `qwen-3-235b-a22b-instruct-2507` - Advanced instruction-following model
+-   `qwen-3-235b-a22b-thinking-2507` - Reasoning model with step-by-step thinking
+-   `llama-3.3-70b` - Meta's Llama 3.3 model optimized for speed
+-   `qwen-3-32b` - Compact yet powerful model for general tasks
+
+### Configuration in Cline
+
+1.  **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2.  **Select Provider:** Choose "Cerebras" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
+3.  **Enter API Key:** Paste your Cerebras API key into the "Cerebras API Key" field.
+4.  **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
+5.  **(Optional) Custom Base URL:** Most users won't need to adjust this setting.
+
+### Cerebras's Wafer-Scale Advantage
+
+Cerebras has fundamentally reimagined AI hardware architecture to solve the inference speed problem:
+
+#### Wafer-Scale Architecture
+Traditional GPUs use separate chips for compute and memory, forcing them to constantly shuttle model weights back and forth. Cerebras built the world's largest AI chip—a wafer-scale engine that stores entire models on-chip. No external memory, no bandwidth bottlenecks, no waiting.
+
+#### Revolutionary Speed
+- **Up to 2,600 tokens per second** - often 20x faster than GPUs
+- **Single-second reasoning** - what used to take minutes now happens instantly
+- **Real-time applications** - reasoning models become practical for interactive use
+- **No bandwidth limits** - entire models stored on-chip eliminate memory bottlenecks
+
+#### The Cerebras Scaling Law
+Cerebras discovered that **faster inference enables smarter AI**. Modern reasoning models generate thousands of tokens as "internal monologue" before answering. On traditional hardware, this takes too long for real-time use. Cerebras makes reasoning models fast enough for everyday applications.
+
+#### Quality Without Compromise
+Unlike other speed optimizations that sacrifice accuracy, Cerebras maintains full model quality while delivering unprecedented speed. You get the intelligence of frontier models with the responsiveness of lightweight ones.
+
+Learn more about Cerebras's technology in their blog posts:
+- [The Cerebras Scaling Law: Faster Inference Is Smarter AI](https://www.cerebras.ai/blog/the-cerebras-scaling-law-faster-inference-is-smarter-ai)
+- [Introducing Cerebras Code](https://www.cerebras.ai/blog/introducing-cerebras-code)
+
+### Cerebras Code Plans
+
+Cerebras offers specialized plans for developers:
+
+#### Code Pro ($50/month)
+- Access to Qwen3-Coder with fast, high-context completions
+- Up to 24 million tokens per day
+- Ideal for indie developers and weekend projects
+- 3-4 hours of uninterrupted coding per day
+
+#### Code Max ($200/month)
+- Heavy coding workflow support
+- Up to 120 million tokens per day
+- Perfect for full-time development and multi-agent systems
+- No weekly limits, no IDE lock-in
+
+### Special Features
+
+#### Free Tier
+The `qwen-3-coder-480b-free` model provides access to high-performance inference at no cost—unique among speed-focused providers.
+
+#### Real-Time Reasoning
+Reasoning models like `qwen-3-235b-a22b-thinking-2507` can complete complex multi-step reasoning in under a second, making them practical for interactive development workflows.
+
+#### Coding Specialization
+Qwen3-Coder models are specifically optimized for programming tasks, delivering performance comparable to Claude Sonnet 4 and GPT-4.1 in coding benchmarks.
+
+#### No IDE Lock-In
+Works with any OpenAI-compatible tool—Cursor, Continue.dev, Cline, or any other editor that supports OpenAI endpoints.
+
+### Tips and Notes
+
+-   **Speed Advantage:** Cerebras excels at making reasoning models practical for real-time use. Perfect for agentic workflows that require multiple LLM calls.
+-   **Free Tier:** Start with the free model to experience Cerebras speed before upgrading to paid plans.
+-   **Context Windows:** Models support context windows ranging from 64K to 128K tokens for including substantial code context.
+-   **Rate Limits:** Generous rate limits designed for development workflows. Check your dashboard for current limits.
+-   **Pricing:** Competitive pricing with significant speed advantages. Visit [Cerebras Cloud](https://cloud.cerebras.ai/) for current rates.
+-   **Real-Time Applications:** Ideal for applications where AI response time matters—code generation, debugging, and interactive development.

docs/provider-config/doubao.mdx

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+---
+title: "Doubao"
+description: "Learn how to configure and use ByteDance's Doubao AI models with Cline. Experience advanced reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and cost-effective inference with Chinese language optimization."
+---
+
+Doubao is ByteDance's flagship AI model series, featuring innovative sparse Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture that delivers performance equivalent to much larger models while maintaining cost efficiency. With over 13 million users and advanced multimodal capabilities, Doubao offers competitive alternatives to Western AI systems with particular strength in Chinese language processing.
+
+**Website:** [https://www.volcengine.com/](https://www.volcengine.com/)
+
+### Getting an API Key
+
+1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Visit the [Volcano Engine Console](https://console.volcengine.com/). Create an account or sign in.
+2.  **Navigate to Model Service:** Access the AI model service section in the console.
+3.  **Create API Key:** Generate a new API key for the Doubao service.
+4.  **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely. You may not be able to view it again.
+
+### Supported Models
+
+Cline supports the following Doubao models:
+
+-   `doubao-seed-1-6-250615` (Default) - General purpose model with balanced performance
+-   `doubao-seed-1-6-thinking-250715` - Enhanced reasoning model with step-by-step thinking
+-   `doubao-seed-1-6-flash-250715` - Speed-optimized model for fast inference
+
+All models feature:
+-   **128,000 token context window** for extensive document processing
+-   **32,768 max output tokens** for comprehensive responses
+-   **Image input support** for multimodal applications
+-   **Prompt caching** with 80% discount on cached reads
+
+### Configuration in Cline
+
+1.  **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2.  **Select Provider:** Choose "Doubao" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
+3.  **Enter API Key:** Paste your Doubao API key into the "Doubao API Key" field.
+4.  **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
+
+**Note:** Doubao uses the base URL `https://ark.cn-beijing.volces.com/api/v3` and servers are located in Beijing, China.
+
+### ByteDance's AI Innovation
+
+Doubao represents ByteDance's strategic entry into the AI model space with several key innovations:
+
+#### Sparse Mixture-of-Experts Architecture
+Doubao 1.5 Pro employs an innovative sparse MoE framework where 20 billion activated parameters deliver performance equivalent to a 140-billion-parameter dense model. This architecture significantly reduces operational costs while maintaining high performance standards.
+
+#### Extended Context Processing
+With context windows ranging from 32,000 to 256,000 tokens, Doubao excels at processing long-form content including legal documents, academic research, market reports, and creative content generation.
+
+#### Multimodal Excellence
+- **Advanced Visual Processing:** Enhanced visual reasoning, document recognition, and fine-grained information understanding
+- **Integrated Speech:** Seamless speech and text token integration with superior emotional continuity
+- **Document Analysis:** Comprehensive document summarization and content processing capabilities
+
+#### Chinese Language Optimization
+Doubao was specifically trained for Chinese language fluency and cultural relevance, providing significant advantages for Chinese-speaking users and applications requiring deep cultural context understanding.
+
+#### Cost Efficiency
+Doubao maintains pricing approximately **half the cost of comparable OpenAI offerings**, making advanced AI more accessible while establishing competitive market positioning.
+
+### Special Features
+
+#### Reasoning Models
+The `doubao-seed-1-6-thinking-250715` model offers enhanced reasoning capabilities with step-by-step thinking processes, making it ideal for complex problem-solving tasks.
+
+#### Multimodal Capabilities
+Unlike traditional cascaded approaches, Doubao integrates speech and text processing seamlessly, enabling more natural voice interactions and comprehensive document analysis.
+
+#### Prompt Caching
+All models support prompt caching with significant cost savings (80% discount on cached reads), making repeated queries more economical.
+
+#### ByteDance Ecosystem Integration
+Doubao integrates vertically with ByteDance properties including TikTok (Douyin), Toutiao, and Feishu, enabling seamless workflow integration across the ecosystem.
+
+### Performance and Benchmarks
+
+Doubao-1.5 Pro-AS1 Preview has demonstrated superior performance compared to OpenAI's O1-preview on specific benchmarks, including surpassing O1 models on AIME tests. The model continues to improve through reinforcement learning, with performance expected to enhance over time.
+
+### Tips and Notes
+
+-   **Regional Advantage:** Optimized for Chinese language and cultural contexts, making it ideal for Chinese-speaking users and markets.
+-   **Cost Effectiveness:** Approximately 50% lower cost than comparable Western AI models while maintaining competitive performance.
+-   **Context Windows:** Large context windows (up to 256K tokens) enable processing of extensive documents and codebases.
+-   **Multimodal Applications:** Strong visual and speech processing capabilities make it suitable for diverse multimedia applications.
+-   **Server Location:** Servers located in Beijing, China - consider latency implications for global users.
+-   **Ecosystem Benefits:** Integration with ByteDance services provides additional workflow advantages for users of TikTok, Toutiao, and Feishu.
+-   **Pricing:** Check the Volcano Engine console for current pricing information and regional availability.

docs/provider-config/fireworks-ai.mdx

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+---
+title: "Fireworks AI"
+description: "Learn how to configure and use Fireworks AI models with Cline. Access high-performance open-source language models with fast, cost-effective APIs."
+---
+
+Cline supports accessing models through the Fireworks AI platform, which offers fast, cost-effective access to a wide range of state-of-the-art open-source language models. Built for speed and reliability, Fireworks AI provides serverless deployment options with OpenAI-compatible APIs and context windows up to 256,000 tokens.
+
+**Website:** [https://fireworks.ai/](https://fireworks.ai/)
+
+### Getting an API Key
+
+1. **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [Fireworks AI](https://fireworks.ai/) and create an account or sign in.
+2. **Navigate to API Keys:** After logging in, go to the [API Keys page](https://app.fireworks.ai/settings/users/api-keys) in the account settings.
+3. **Create a Key:** Click "Create API key" and give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Cline").
+4. **Copy the Key:** **Important:** Copy the API key _immediately_. You will not be able to see it again. Store it securely.
+
+### Supported Models
+
+Cline supports the following Fireworks AI models:
+
+-   `accounts/fireworks/models/kimi-k2-instruct` (Default)
+-   `accounts/fireworks/models/qwen3-235b-a22b-instruct-2507`
+-   `accounts/fireworks/models/qwen3-coder-480b-a35b-instruct`
+-   `accounts/fireworks/models/deepseek-r1-0528`
+-   `accounts/fireworks/models/deepseek-v3`
+
+**Model Details:**
+
+| Model | Context Window | Best For | Pricing (per 1M tokens) |
+|-------|----------------|----------|-------------------------|
+| Kimi K2 | 128K | General tasks, agentic capabilities | \$0.60 input, \$2.50 output |
+| Qwen3 235B | 256K | Cost-effective general use | \$0.22 input, \$0.88 output |
+| Qwen3 Coder | 256K | Code generation and debugging | \$0.45 input, \$1.80 output |
+| DeepSeek R1 | 160K | Complex reasoning, function calling | \$3.00 input, \$8.00 output |
+| DeepSeek V3 | 128K | Strong general performance | \$0.90 input, \$0.90 output |
+
+### Configuration in Cline
+
+1. **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2. **Select Provider:** Choose "Fireworks AI" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
+3. **Enter API Key:** Paste your Fireworks AI API key into the "Fireworks AI API Key" field.
+4. **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown. The default model is Kimi K2.
+
+### Tips and Notes
+
+-   **Cost-Effective:** Fireworks AI offers significantly lower pricing than proprietary models while maintaining competitive performance.
+-   **Large Context Windows:** Most models support 128K-256K tokens, suitable for processing large documents and maintaining extended conversations.
+-   **OpenAI Compatibility:** The provider uses an OpenAI-compatible API format with streaming support and usage tracking.
+-   **Rate Limits:** Fireworks AI has usage-based rate limits. Monitor your usage in the dashboard and consider upgrading your plan if needed.
+-   **API Keys:** Stored locally on your machine for security.
+-   **Pricing:** See the [Fireworks AI pricing page](https://fireworks.ai/pricing) for current rates. Prices shown are per million tokens.

docs/provider-config/fireworks.mdx

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+---
+title: "Fireworks AI"
+description: "Learn how to configure and use Fireworks AI's lightning-fast inference platform with Cline. Experience up to 4x faster inference speeds with optimized models and competitive pricing."
+---
+
+Fireworks AI is a leading infrastructure platform for generative AI that focuses on delivering exceptional performance through optimized inference capabilities. With up to 4x faster inference speeds than alternative platforms and support for over 40 different AI models, Fireworks eliminates the operational complexity of running AI models at scale.
+
+**Website:** [https://fireworks.ai/](https://fireworks.ai/)
+
+### Getting an API Key
+
+1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [Fireworks AI](https://fireworks.ai/) and create an account or sign in.
+2.  **Navigate to API Keys:** Access the API keys section in your dashboard.
+3.  **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Cline").
+4.  **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately. Store it securely.
+
+### Supported Models
+
+Fireworks AI supports a wide variety of models across different categories. Popular models include:
+
+**Text Generation Models:**
+-   Llama 3.1 series (8B, 70B, 405B)
+-   Mixtral 8x7B and 8x22B
+-   Qwen 2.5 series
+-   DeepSeek models with reasoning capabilities
+-   Code Llama models for programming tasks
+
+**Vision Models:**
+-   Llama 3.2 Vision models
+-   Qwen 2-VL models
+
+**Embedding Models:**
+-   Various text embedding models for semantic search
+
+The platform curates, optimizes, and deploys models with custom kernels and inference optimizations for maximum performance.
+
+### Configuration in Cline
+
+1.  **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2.  **Select Provider:** Choose "Fireworks" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
+3.  **Enter API Key:** Paste your Fireworks API key into the "Fireworks API Key" field.
+4.  **Enter Model ID:** Specify the model you want to use (e.g., "accounts/fireworks/models/llama-v3p1-70b-instruct").
+5.  **Configure Tokens:** Optionally set max completion tokens and context window size.
+
+### Fireworks AI's Performance Focus
+
+Fireworks AI's competitive advantages center on performance optimization and developer experience:
+
+#### Lightning-Fast Inference
+- **Up to 4x faster inference** than alternative platforms
+- **250% higher throughput** compared to open source inference engines
+- **50% faster speed** with significantly reduced latency
+- **6x lower cost** than HuggingFace Endpoints with 2.5x generation speed
+
+#### Advanced Optimization Technology
+- **Custom kernels** and inference optimizations increase throughput per GPU
+- **Multi-LoRA architecture** enables efficient resource sharing
+- **Hundreds of fine-tuned model variants** can run on shared base model infrastructure
+- **Asset-light model** focuses on optimization software rather than expensive GPU ownership
+
+#### Comprehensive Model Support
+- **40+ different AI models** curated and optimized for performance
+- **Multiple GPU types** supported: A100, H100, H200, B200, AMD MI300X
+- **Pay-per-GPU-second billing** with no extra charges for start-up times
+- **OpenAI API compatibility** for seamless integration
+
+### Pricing Structure
+
+Fireworks AI uses a usage-based pricing model with competitive rates:
+
+#### Text and Vision Models (2025)
+| Parameter Count | Price per 1M Input Tokens |
+|---|---|
+| Less than 4B parameters | $0.10 |
+| 4B - 16B parameters | $0.20 |
+| More than 16B parameters | $0.90 |
+| MoE 0B - 56B parameters | $0.50 |
+
+#### Fine-Tuning Services
+| Base Model Size | Price per 1M Training Tokens |
+|---|---|
+| Up to 16B parameters | $0.50 |
+| 16.1B - 80B parameters | $3.00 |
+| DeepSeek R1 / V3 | $10.00 |
+
+#### Dedicated Deployments
+| GPU Type | Price per Hour |
+|---|---|
+| A100 80GB | $2.90 |
+| H100 80GB | $5.80 |
+| H200 141GB | $6.99 |
+| B200 180GB | $11.99 |
+| AMD MI300X | $4.99 |
+
+### Special Features
+
+#### Fine-Tuning Capabilities
+Fireworks offers sophisticated fine-tuning services accessible through CLI interface, supporting JSON-formatted data from databases like MongoDB Atlas. Fine-tuned models cost the same as base models for inference.
+
+#### Developer Experience
+- **Browser playground** for direct model interaction
+- **REST API** with OpenAI compatibility
+- **Comprehensive cookbook** with ready-to-use recipes
+- **Multiple deployment options** from serverless to dedicated GPUs
+
+#### Enterprise Features
+- **HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II compliance** for regulated industries
+- **Self-serve onboarding** for developers
+- **Enterprise sales** for larger deployments
+- **Post-paid billing options** and Business tier
+
+#### Reasoning Model Support
+Advanced support for reasoning models with `<think>` tag processing and reasoning content extraction, making complex multi-step reasoning practical for real-time applications.
+
+### Performance Advantages
+
+Fireworks AI's optimization delivers measurable improvements:
+- **250% higher throughput** vs open source engines
+- **50% faster speed** with reduced latency
+- **6x cost reduction** compared to alternatives
+- **2.5x generation speed** improvement per request
+
+### Tips and Notes
+
+-   **Model Selection:** Choose models based on your specific use case - smaller models for speed, larger models for complex reasoning.
+-   **Performance Focus:** Fireworks excels at making AI inference fast and cost-effective through advanced optimizations.
+-   **Fine-Tuning:** Leverage fine-tuning capabilities to improve model accuracy with your proprietary data.
+-   **Compliance:** HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II compliance enables use in regulated industries.
+-   **Pricing Model:** Usage-based pricing scales with your success rather than traditional seat-based models.
+-   **Developer Resources:** Extensive documentation and cookbook recipes accelerate implementation.
+-   **GPU Options:** Multiple GPU types available for dedicated deployments based on performance needs.

docs/provider-config/groq.mdx

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+---
+title: "Groq"
+description: "Learn how to configure and use Groq's lightning-fast inference with Cline. Access models from OpenAI, Meta, DeepSeek, and more on Groq's purpose-built LPU architecture."
+---
+
+Groq provides ultra-fast AI inference through their custom LPU™ (Language Processing Unit) architecture, purpose-built for inference rather than adapted from training hardware. Groq hosts open-source models from various providers including OpenAI, Meta, DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and others.
+
+**Website:** [https://groq.com/](https://groq.com/)
+
+### Getting an API Key
+
+1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [Groq](https://groq.com/) and create an account or sign in.
+2.  **Navigate to Console:** Go to the [Groq Console](https://console.groq.com/) to access your dashboard.
+3.  **Create a Key:** Navigate to the API Keys section and create a new API key. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Cline").
+4.  **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately. You will not be able to see it again. Store it securely.
+
+### Supported Models
+
+Cline supports the following Groq models:
+
+-   `llama-3.3-70b-versatile` (Meta) - Balanced performance with 131K context
+-   `llama-3.1-8b-instant` (Meta) - Fast inference with 131K context  
+-   `openai/gpt-oss-120b` (OpenAI) - Featured flagship model with 131K context
+-   `openai/gpt-oss-20b` (OpenAI) - Featured compact model with 131K context
+-   `moonshotai/kimi-k2-instruct` (Moonshot AI) - 1 trillion parameter model with prompt caching
+-   `deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b` (DeepSeek/Meta) - Reasoning-optimized model
+-   `qwen/qwen3-32b` (Alibaba Cloud) - Enhanced for Q&A tasks
+-   `meta-llama/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct` (Meta) - Latest Llama 4 variant
+-   `meta-llama/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct` (Meta) - Latest Llama 4 variant
+
+### Configuration in Cline
+
+1.  **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2.  **Select Provider:** Choose "Groq" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
+3.  **Enter API Key:** Paste your Groq API key into the "Groq API Key" field.
+4.  **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
+
+### Groq's Speed Revolution
+
+Groq's LPU architecture delivers several key advantages over traditional GPU-based inference:
+
+#### LPU Architecture
+Unlike GPUs that are adapted from training workloads, Groq's LPU is purpose-built for inference. This eliminates architectural bottlenecks that create latency in traditional systems.
+
+#### Unmatched Speed
+- **Sub-millisecond latency** that stays consistent across traffic, regions, and workloads
+- **Static scheduling** with pre-computed execution graphs eliminates runtime coordination delays
+- **Tensor parallelism** optimized for low-latency single responses rather than high-throughput batching
+
+#### Quality Without Tradeoffs
+- **TruePoint numerics** reduce precision only in areas that don't affect accuracy
+- **100-bit intermediate accumulation** ensures lossless computation
+- **Strategic precision control** maintains quality while achieving 2-4× speedup over BF16
+
+#### Memory Architecture
+- **SRAM as primary storage** (not cache) with hundreds of megabytes on-chip
+- **Eliminates DRAM/HBM latency** that plagues traditional accelerators
+- **Enables true tensor parallelism** by splitting layers across multiple chips
+
+Learn more about Groq's technology in their [LPU architecture blog post](https://groq.com/blog/inside-the-lpu-deconstructing-groq-speed).
+
+### Special Features
+
+#### Prompt Caching
+The Kimi K2 model supports prompt caching, which can significantly reduce costs and latency for repeated prompts.
+
+#### Vision Support
+Select models support image inputs and vision capabilities. Check the model details in the Groq Console for specific capabilities.
+
+#### Reasoning Models
+Some models like DeepSeek variants offer enhanced reasoning capabilities with step-by-step thought processes.
+
+### Tips and Notes
+
+-   **Model Selection:** Choose models based on your specific use case and performance requirements.
+-   **Speed Advantage:** Groq excels at single-request latency rather than high-throughput batch processing.
+-   **OSS Model Provider:** Groq hosts open-source models from multiple providers (OpenAI, Meta, DeepSeek, etc.) on their fast infrastructure.
+-   **Context Windows:** Most models offer large context windows (up to 131K tokens) for including substantial code and context.
+-   **Pricing:** Groq offers competitive pricing with their speed advantages. Check the [Groq Pricing](https://groq.com/pricing) page for current rates.
+-   **Rate Limits:** Groq has generous rate limits, but check their documentation for current limits based on your usage tier.

docs/provider-config/sap-aicore.mdx

@@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ SAP AI Core and the generative AI hub help you to integrate LLMs and AI into new
 
 **Website:** [SAP Help Portal](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-ai-core/sap-ai-core-service-guide/what-is-sap-ai-core)
 
-### Getting a Service Binding
 
-> 💡 **Information**
->
-> SAP AI Core, and Generative AI Hub, are offerings from SAP BTP.
-> You need an active SAP BTP contract and a existing subaccount with a SAP AI Core instance to perform these steps.
+<Info>
+SAP AI Core, and Generative AI Hub, are offerings from SAP BTP. You need an active SAP BTP contract and a existing subaccount with a SAP AI Core instance with the `extended` service plan (For more details about SAP AI Core service plans and their capabilities, see the [Service Plans documentation](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-ai-core/sap-ai-core-service-guide/service-plans)) to perform these steps.
+</Info>
+
+### Getting a Service Binding
 
 1. **Access:** Go to your subaccount via [BTP Cloud Cockpit](cockpit.btp.cloud.sap/cockpit)
 2. **Create a Service Binding:** Go to "Instances and Subscriptions", select your SAP AI Core service instance and click on Service Bindings > Create.
@@ -32,8 +32,43 @@ Refer to the [Generative AI Hub Supported Models page](https://me.sap.com/notes/
 5.  **Enter Base URL:** Add the `.serviceurls.AI_API_URL` field from the service binding into the "AI Core Base URL" field.
 6.  **Enter Auth URL:** Add the `.url` field from the service binding into the "AI Core Auth URL" field.
 7.  **Enter Resource Group:** Add the resource group where you have your model deployments. See [Create a Deployment for a Generative AI Model](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-ai-core/sap-ai-core-service-guide/create-deployment-for-generative-ai-model-in-sap-ai-core).
-8.  **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
+8.  **Configure Orchestration Mode:** If you have an `extended` service plan, the "Orchestration Mode" checkbox will automatically appear.
+9.  **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
+
+### Orchestration Mode vs Native API
+
+**Orchestration Mode:**
+- **Simplified usage:** Provides access to all available models without requiring individual deployments using the [Harmonized API](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-ai-core/sap-ai-core-service-guide/harmonized-api)
+
+**Native API Mode:**
+- **Manual deployments:** Requires manual model deployment and management in your SAP AI Core service instance
 
 ### Tips and Notes
 
--   **Model Selection:** SAP AI Core offers a wide range of models. You won't be able to use the model, even if selected, if a deployment doesn't exist in the provided resource group.
+- **Service Plan Requirement:** You must have the SAP AI Core `extended` service plan to use LLMs with Cline. Other service plans do not provide access to Generative AI Hub.
+
+- **Orchestration Mode (Recommended):** Keep Orchestration Mode enabled for the simplest setup. It provides automatic access to all available models without requiring manual deployments.
+
+- **Native API Mode:** Only disable Orchestration Mode if you have specific requirements that necessitate direct AI Core API access or need features not supported by the orchestration mode.
+
+- **When using Native API Mode:**
+    -   **Model Selection:** The model dropdown displays models in two separate lists:
+        -   **Deployed Models:** These models are already deployed in your specified resource group and are ready to use immediately.
+        -   **Not Deployed Models:** These models don't have active deployments in your specified resource group. You won't be able to use these models until you create deployments for them in SAP AI Core.
+    -   **Creating Deployments:** To use a model that has not been deployed yet, you'll need to create a deployment in your SAP AI Core service instance. See [Create a Deployment for a Generative AI Model](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-ai-core/sap-ai-core-service-guide/create-deployment-for-generative-ai-model-in-sap-ai-core) for instructions.
+
+#### Configuring Reasoning Effort for OpenAI Models
+
+When using OpenAI reasoning models (such as o1, o3, o3-mini, o4-mini) through SAP AI Core, you can control the reasoning effort to balance performance and cost:
+
+1. **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2. **Navigate to Features:** Go to the "Features" section in the settings.
+3. **Find OpenAI Reasoning Effort:** Locate the "OpenAI Reasoning Effort" setting.
+4. **Choose Effort Level:** Select between:
+   - **Low:** Faster responses with lower token usage, suitable for simpler tasks
+   - **Medium:** Balanced performance and token usage for most tasks
+   - **High:** More thorough analysis with higher token usage, better for complex reasoning tasks
+
+<Note>
+This setting only applies when using OpenAI reasoning models (o1, o3, o3-mini, o4-mini, gpt-5, etc.) deployed through SAP AI Core. Other models will ignore this setting.
+</Note>

docs/provider-config/vercel-ai-gateway.mdx

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+---
+title: "Vercel AI Gateway"
+description: "Use Vercel AI Gateway in Cline to reach 100+ models from one endpoint with routing, retries, and spend observability."
+---
+
+Vercel AI Gateway gives you a single API to access models from many providers. You switch by model id without swapping SDKs or juggling multiple keys. Cline integrates directly so you can pick a Gateway model in the dropdown, use it like any other provider, and see token and cache usage in the stream.
+
+Useful links:
+- Team dashboard: https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai
+- Models catalog: https://vercel.com/ai-gateway/models
+- Docs: https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway
+
+## What you get
+
+- One endpoint for 100+ models with a single key
+- Automatic retries and fallbacks that you configure on the dashboard
+- Spend monitoring with requests by model, token counts, cache usage, latency percentiles, and cost
+- OpenAI-compatible surface so existing clients work
+
+## Getting an API Key
+
+1. Sign in at https://vercel.com
+2. Dashboard → AI Gateway → API Keys → Create key
+3. Copy the key
+
+For more on authentication and OIDC options, see https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/authentication
+
+## Configuration in Cline
+
+1. Open Cline settings
+2. Select **Vercel AI Gateway** as the API Provider
+3. Paste your Gateway API Key
+4. Pick a model from the list. Cline fetches the catalog automatically. You can also paste an exact id
+
+Notes:
+- Model ids often follow `provider/model`. Copy the exact id from the catalog  
+  Examples:
+  - `openai/gpt-5`
+  - `anthropic/claude-sonnet-4`
+  - `google/gemini-2.5-pro`
+  - `groq/llama-3.1-70b`
+  - `deepseek/deepseek-v3`
+
+## Observability you can act on
+
+<Frame>
+  <img src="https://assets.vercel.com/image/upload/v1753121283/gateway-overhead-dark_zhqwwj.svg" alt="Vercel AI Gateway observability with requests by model, tokens, cache, latency, and cost." />
+</Frame>
+
+What to watch:
+- Requests by model - confirm routing and adoption
+- Tokens - input vs output, including reasoning if exposed
+- Cache - cached input and cache creation tokens
+- Latency - p75 duration and p75 time to first token
+- Cost - per project and per model
+
+Use it to:
+- Compare output tokens per request before and after a model change
+- Validate cache strategy by tracking cache reads and write creation
+- Catch TTFT regressions during experiments
+- Align budgets with real usage
+
+## Supported models
+
+The gateway supports a large and changing set of models. Cline pulls the list from the Gateway API and caches it locally. For the current catalog, see https://vercel.com/ai-gateway/models
+
+## Tips
+
+<Tip>
+Use separate gateway keys per environment (dev, staging, prod). It keeps dashboards clean and budgets isolated.
+</Tip>
+
+<Note>
+Pricing is pass-through at provider list price. Bring-your-own key has 0% markup. You still pay provider and processing fees.
+</Note>
+
+<Info>
+Vercel does not add rate limits. Upstream providers may. New accounts receive $5 credits every 30 days until the first payment.
+</Info>
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- 401 - send the Gateway key to the Gateway endpoint, not an upstream URL
+- 404 model - copy the exact id from the Vercel catalog
+- Slow first token - check p75 TTFT in the dashboard and try a model optimized for streaming
+- Cost spikes - break down by model in the dashboard and cap or route traffic
+
+## Inspiration
+
+- Multi-model evals - swap only the model id in Cline and compare latency and output tokens
+- Progressive rollout - route a small percent to a new model in the dashboard and ramp with metrics
+- Budget enforcement - set per-project limits without code changes
+
+## Crosslinks
+
+- OpenAI-Compatible setup: /provider-config/openai-compatible
+- Model Selection Guide: /getting-started/model-selection-guide
+- Understanding Context Management: /getting-started/understanding-context-management

docs/provider-config/zai.mdx

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+---
+title: "Z AI (Zhipu AI)"
+description: "Learn how to configure and use Z AI's GLM-4.5 models with Cline. Experience advanced hybrid reasoning, agentic capabilities, and open-source excellence with regional optimization."
+---
+
+Z AI (formerly Zhipu AI) offers the groundbreaking GLM-4.5 series, featuring hybrid reasoning capabilities and agentic AI design. Released in July 2025, these models excel in unified reasoning, coding, and intelligent agent applications while maintaining open-source accessibility under MIT license.
+
+**Website:** [https://z.ai/model-api](https://z.ai/model-api) (International) | [https://open.bigmodel.cn/](https://open.bigmodel.cn/) (China)
+
+### Getting an API Key
+
+#### International Users
+1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [https://z.ai/model-api](https://z.ai/model-api). Create an account or sign in.
+2.  **Navigate to API Keys:** Access your account dashboard and find the API keys section.
+3.  **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key for your application.
+4.  **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.
+
+#### China Mainland Users
+1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [https://open.bigmodel.cn/](https://open.bigmodel.cn/). Create an account or sign in.
+2.  **Navigate to API Keys:** Access your account dashboard and find the API keys section.
+3.  **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key for your application.
+4.  **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.
+
+### Supported Models
+
+Z AI provides different model catalogs based on your selected region:
+
+#### GLM-4.5 Series
+-   **GLM-4.5** - Flagship model with 355B total parameters, 32B active parameters
+-   **GLM-4.5-Air** - Compact model with 106B total parameters, 12B active parameters
+
+#### GLM-4.5 Hybrid Reasoning Models
+-   **GLM-4.5 (Thinking Mode)** - Advanced reasoning with step-by-step analysis
+-   **GLM-4.5-Air (Thinking Mode)** - Efficient reasoning for mainstream hardware
+
+All models feature:
+-   **128,000 token context window** for extensive document processing
+-   **Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture** for optimal performance
+-   **Agent-native design** integrating reasoning, coding, and tool usage
+-   **Open-source availability** under MIT license
+
+### Configuration in Cline
+
+1.  **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
+2.  **Select Provider:** Choose "Z AI" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
+3.  **Select Region:** Choose your region:
+    -   "International" for global access
+    -   "China" for mainland China access
+4.  **Enter API Key:** Paste your Z AI API key into the "Z AI API Key" field.
+5.  **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
+
+### GLM Coding Plans
+
+Z AI offers subscription plans specifically designed for coding applications. These plans provide cost-effective access to GLM-4.5 models through a prompt-based structure rather than traditional API usage billing.
+
+#### Plan Options
+
+**GLM Coding Lite** - $3/month
+- 120 prompts per 5-hour cycle
+- Access to GLM-4.5 model
+- Works exclusively through coding tools like Cline
+
+**GLM Coding Pro** - $15/month  
+- 600 prompts per 5-hour cycle
+- Access to GLM-4.5 model
+- Works exclusively through coding tools like Cline
+
+Both plans offer promotional pricing for the first month: Lite drops from \$6 to \$3, Pro drops from \$30 to \$15.
+
+<Frame>
+  <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/zAI-coding-plan.png" alt="zAI subscription page showing GLM Coding Lite and Pro plans with pricing" />
+</Frame>
+
+#### Setting up GLM Coding Plans
+
+To use the GLM Coding Plans with Cline:
+
+1. **Subscribe:** Go to [https://z.ai/subscribe](https://z.ai/subscribe) and choose your plan.
+
+2. **Create API Key:** After subscribing, log into your zAI dashboard and create an API key for your coding plan.
+
+3. **Configure in Cline:** Open Cline settings, select "Z AI" as your provider, and paste your API key into the "Z AI API Key" field.
+
+<Frame>
+  <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/zAI-provider.png" alt="Cline settings with zAI provider selected and API key field highlighted" />
+</Frame>
+
+The setup connects your subscription directly to Cline, giving you access to GLM-4.5's tool-calling capabilities optimized for coding workflows.
+
+### Z AI's Hybrid Intelligence
+
+Z AI's GLM-4.5 series introduces revolutionary capabilities that set it apart from conventional language models:
+
+#### Hybrid Reasoning Architecture
+GLM-4.5 operates in two distinct modes:
+- **Thinking Mode:** Designed for complex reasoning tasks and tool usage, engaging in deeper analytical processes
+- **Non-Thinking Mode:** Provides immediate responses for straightforward queries, optimizing efficiency
+
+This dual-mode architecture represents an "agent-native" design philosophy that adapts processing intensity based on query complexity.
+
+#### Exceptional Performance
+GLM-4.5 achieves a comprehensive score of **63.2** across 12 benchmarks spanning agentic tasks, reasoning, and coding challenges, securing **3rd place** among all proprietary and open-source models. GLM-4.5-Air maintains competitive performance with a score of **59.8** while delivering superior efficiency.
+
+#### Mixture of Experts Excellence
+The sophisticated MoE architecture optimizes performance while maintaining computational efficiency:
+- **GLM-4.5:** 355B total parameters with 32B active parameters
+- **GLM-4.5-Air:** 106B total parameters with 12B active parameters
+
+#### Extended Context Capabilities
+The 128,000-token context window enables comprehensive understanding of lengthy documents and codebases, with real-world testing confirming effective processing of nearly 2,000-line codebases while maintaining remarkable performance.
+
+#### Open-Source Leadership
+Released under MIT license, GLM-4.5 provides researchers and developers with access to state-of-the-art capabilities without proprietary restrictions, including base models, hybrid reasoning versions, and optimized FP8 variants.
+
+### Regional Optimization
+
+#### API Endpoints
+- **International:** Uses `https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4`
+- **China:** Uses `https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4`
+
+#### Model Availability
+The region setting determines both API endpoint and available models, with automatic filtering to ensure compatibility with your selected region.
+
+### Special Features
+
+#### Agentic Capabilities
+GLM-4.5's unified architecture makes it particularly suitable for complex intelligent agent applications requiring integrated reasoning, coding, and tool utilization capabilities.
+
+#### Comprehensive Benchmarking
+Performance evaluation encompasses:
+- **3 agentic task benchmarks**
+- **7 reasoning benchmarks** 
+- **2 coding benchmarks**
+
+This comprehensive assessment demonstrates versatility across diverse AI applications.
+
+#### Developer Integration
+Models support integration through multiple frameworks:
+- **transformers**
+- **vLLM**
+- **SGLang**
+
+Complete with dedicated model code, tool parser, and reasoning parser implementations.
+
+### Performance Comparisons
+
+#### vs Claude 4 Sonnet
+GLM-4.5 shows competitive performance in agentic coding and reasoning tasks, though Claude Sonnet 4 maintains advantages in coding success rates and autonomous multi-feature application development.
+
+#### vs GPT-4.5
+GLM-4.5 ranks competitively in reasoning and agent benchmarks, with GPT-4.5 generally leading in raw task accuracy on professional benchmarks like MMLU and AIME.
+
+### Tips and Notes
+
+-   **Region Selection:** Choose the appropriate region for optimal performance and compliance with local regulations.
+-   **Model Selection:** GLM-4.5 for maximum performance, GLM-4.5-Air for efficiency and mainstream hardware compatibility.
+-   **Context Advantage:** Large 128K context window enables processing of substantial codebases and documents.
+-   **Open Source Benefits:** MIT license enables both commercial use and secondary development.
+-   **Agentic Applications:** Particularly strong for applications requiring reasoning, coding, and tool usage integration.
+-   **Hybrid Reasoning:** Use Thinking Mode for complex problems, Non-Thinking Mode for simple queries.
+-   **API Compatibility:** OpenAI-compatible API provides streaming responses and usage reporting.
+-   **Framework Support:** Multiple integration options available for different deployment scenarios.