AgentsCline
Open-source agent for VS Code, with any model. An open-source coding agent for VS Code, with a CLI too. Bring your own API keys from any major provider, or use local models.
✓ Last verified October 15, 2026 from official sourcesFree and open source for individuals. You pay only for model usage, either with your own API keys or through the Cline provider. Enterprise is custom.
Developers who want to choose any model. Teams that want to avoid lock-in.
Runs on your machine. Your code goes only to the model provider you choose, or stays local with a local model. Skill level: Intermediate.
What it's great at
- Model freedom
- Step-by-step approvals
What it can do
- Plans, edits files and runs commands, asking you to approve each step
- Works with Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, Bedrock, Vertex, DeepSeek, OpenRouter and more
- MCP marketplace. Enterprise adds SSO, audit logs and a JetBrains extension.
Example tasks to try
- "Add dark mode to this app and update the tests."
Start in 5 minutes
- Install Cline from the VS Code marketplace
- Add an API key or sign in to the Cline provider
- Approve each file edit and command
Watch out for
You pay the model provider directly, so watch token spend.
Compare it
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