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* docs: match the CLI automation pages to the CLI The scheduling, teams, subagents, connector and sample pages told readers to run commands and flags the CLI doesn't have, and the samples downloaded files that are gone. - Scheduling: `executions` is `history`; `--workspace` is required; provider and model are separate flags; the other create options, subcommands and cron names are listed. Routing results now names the chat with `--delivery-thread` or `/schedule create` in the chat. A schedule with only `--delivery-bot` never posts anything. - Teams: start with `/team` and resume with `cline --id`, not the hidden `--team-name`; there is no `--no-teams`; state is in teams.db. The SDK teams guide gets the same CLI fix. - Subagents: the page described the old read-only research tool. `spawn_agent` subagents can edit files and run commands without further approval, run in the CLI and Desktop only, and are turned off with the `spawn_agent` tool. - Connectors: gchat, WhatsApp and Linear flag names; Discord tools are on by default. - Samples: inline the scripts whose download links 404; filter `run_result` for the final answer; `cline auth` needs `--modelid`; current model ids and prices; the issue responder runs Cline with a read-only token and posts from a second job, like the PR reviewer. Part of #14853. Co-authored-by: Harshil Mistry <125483347+harshil-mistry@users.noreply.github.com> * docs: check commenter permission, fail scripts on failed runs The @cline issue responder admitted any OWNER, MEMBER or COLLABORATOR, and organization members or collaborators with read access pass that check. A secret-free authorize job now looks up the comment author's repository permission and lets the analyze job run only for write or admin. It checks the comment's author rather than the actor, so editing someone else's comment doesn't start Cline on their text. The analyze job also stops setting CLINE_DIR from runner.temp, which isn't available at job level. Plan mode removes the editing tools and refuses common file-changing commands, but python -c and node -e still write files. The scheduling and subagent pages now say so instead of promising that Plan runs can't edit files. When a run fails, the CLI exits 1 but run_result still carries the error text, so jq prints it and the pipeline succeeds. The orchestration scripts now use set -euo pipefail, wait on each background review by PID, remove output files from earlier runs and name their inputs instead of globbing. analyze-issue.sh sets pipefail. The PR review pattern names the pull requests the sample skips. * docs: wait on saved review PIDs, list the current team tools The parallel review samples waited on $(jobs -p). Bash 3.2, the macOS /bin/bash, leaves finished jobs out of that list, so a review that failed fast was never waited on and the next model read an empty review. Save $! after each background pipeline and wait on those PIDs. The SDK teams guide listed team_delegate_task, team_check_status and team_get_result, which no longer exist, and a JSON layout under ~/.cline/data/teams/. List the tools in TEAM_TOOL_NAMES and say that team state is in ~/.cline/data/db/teams.db, keyed by session and restored when the session resumes. --------- Co-authored-by: Dominic Cooney <55120+dominiccooney@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Harshil Mistry <125483347+harshil-mistry@users.noreply.github.com>
Cline
The open source coding agent in your IDE, terminal, & desktop.
CLIRun Cline in your terminal. Interactive chat or fully headless for CI/CD and scripting. |
Desktop AppCline as a native app for macOS and Windows. Run agent sessions in any folder, schedule routines, and manage models, plugins, and MCP servers. |
VS Code ExtensionAI coding assistant in your editor. Create files, run commands, browse the web, and use tools with human-in-the-loop approval. |
JetBrains PluginThe same Cline experience in IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, and the rest of the JetBrains family. |
SDKBuild your own AI agents and integrations powered by the same engine that runs the CLI, desktop app, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin. Custom tools, multi-agent teams, connectors, scheduled automations, and more. |
Index
| Product | Description | Location | CHANGELOG |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDK | Node.js programmatic agent API and extension exports. | sdk/ |
CHANGELOG.md |
| CLI | Terminal UI, headless mode, shell commands, and CLI-specific flows. | apps/cli/ |
CHANGELOG.md |
| VS Code Extension | The Marketplace extension and extension host integration. | / (WIP migrating) |
CHANGELOG.md |
| Desktop App | Native macOS and Windows app (Tauri shell, Bun sidecar, Next.js UI). | apps/examples/desktop-app/ |
CHANGELOG.md |
| JetBrains Plugin | JetBrains-hosted client that talks to the shared agent core. | Currently we are not open-sourcing JetBrains plugins | - |
| Docs site | Public documentation pages. | docs/ |
- |
Edits Code Across Your Project
Cline reads your project structure, understands the relationships between files, and makes coordinated changes across your codebase. It monitors linter and compiler errors as it works, fixing issues like missing imports, type mismatches, and syntax errors before you even see them. In VS Code and JetBrains, every edit shows up as a diff you can review, modify, or revert. All changes are tracked with checkpoints, so you can easily undo the agent's work.
Runs Bash Commands
Cline executes commands directly in your terminal and watches the output in real time. Install packages, run build scripts, execute tests, deploy applications, manage databases. For long-running processes like dev servers, Cline continues working in the background and reacts to new output as it appears, catching compile errors, test failures, and server crashes as they happen.
Plan and Act
Toggle between Plan mode and Act mode. In Plan mode, Cline explores your codebase, asks clarifying questions, and lays out a strategy. Once you're aligned, switch to Act mode and Cline executes the plan. Every file edit and terminal command requires your approval, so you stay in control of what actually changes. Or toggle auto-approve and let Cline run autonomously.
Rules and Skills
Define project-specific rules in .clinerules files that guide how Cline works in your codebase: coding standards, architecture conventions, deployment procedures, testing requirements. Rules are picked up automatically by the CLI, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin. Use skills to let the model load specific rules when needed.
Works With Every Model
Cline is not locked to a single AI provider. Use whichever model fits your workflow:
| Provider | Models |
|---|---|
| Anthropic | Claude Opus, Sonnet, Haiku |
| OpenAI | GPT series models |
| Gemini series models | |
| OpenRouter | 200+ models from any provider |
| Vercel AI Gateway | Route to many providers through one gateway |
| AWS Bedrock | Claude, Llama, and more |
| Azure / GCP Vertex | All hosted models |
| Cerebras / Groq | Fast inference models |
| Ollama / LM Studio | Run local models on your machine |
| Any OpenAI-compatible API | Self-hosted or third-party endpoints |
Extend With Plugins or MCP Servers
Extend Cline's capabilities with plugins. Using the SDK, register tools and lifecycle hooks programmatically through the plugin system for logging, auditing, policy enforcement, or adding domain-specific capabilities. Simple plugin example below.
import { Agent, createTool } from "@cline/sdk"
const deployTool = createTool({
name: "deploy",
description: "Deploy the current branch to staging.",
inputSchema: { type: "object", properties: { env: { type: "string" } }, required: ["env"] },
execute: async (input) => {
// your deployment logic
},
})
const agent = new Agent({ tools: [deployTool], /* ... */ })
...or use MCPs to connect to databases, query APIs, manage cloud infrastructure, and interact with external systems. Use community-built servers or ask Cline to create custom tools on the fly. In the CLI, manage servers with cline mcp.
Multi-Agent Teams
Coordinate multiple agents working together on complex tasks. A coordinator agent breaks the work into subtasks and delegates to specialist agents, each with their own tools and context. Team state persists across sessions so you can pick up where you left off.
cline --team-name auth-sprint "Plan and implement user authentication with tests"
Scheduled Agents
Run agents on cron schedules for recurring automations. Daily PR summaries, weekly dependency checks, codebase health reports. Schedules persist across restarts and run independently of any terminal session.
cline schedule create "PR summary" \
--cron "0 9 * * MON-FRI" \
--prompt "List all open PRs and their review status" \
--workspace /path/to/repo
Connect to Slack, Telegram, Discord, and More
Chat with your agent from any messaging platform: Telegram, Slack, Discord, Google Chat, WhatsApp, and Linear. Each conversation thread maps to an agent session with full context. Set up access control to restrict who can interact with your agent.
# Connect to Telegram
cline connect telegram -k $BOT_TOKEN
# Connect to Slack through webhook
cline connect slack --bot-token $SLACK_TOKEN --signing-secret $SECRET --base-url $URL
# Connect to Slack using socket mode
cline connect slack --bot-token $SLACK_TOKEN --app-token $SLACK_APP_TOKEN
Headless CLI for CI/CD
Run Cline with zero interaction for scripting and automation. Pipe input, get JSON output, chain commands, integrate into CI/CD pipelines.
cline "Run tests and fix any failures"
git diff origin/main | cline "Review these changes for issues"
cline --json "List all TODO comments" | jq -r 'select(.type == "agent_event" and .event.text) | .event.text'
Contributing
Start with the Contributing Guide. Join our Discord and head to the #contributors channel to connect with other contributors. Check our careers page for full-time roles.