Cline

v4.1.26Open sourceReleased 26 Oct 2026

Open-source AI coding agent that runs as a VS Code extension. By Cline Bot Inc.

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By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 26 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

Cline is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Cline Bot Inc.. Open-source AI coding agent that runs as a VS Code extension. Download it only from marketplace.visualstudio.com. The latest version we track is 4.1.26 (26 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 4.1.26 (26 Oct 2026)
Publisher:: Cline Bot Inc.
Official site:: cline.bot
Licence:: Open source — Apache-2.0; free for individuals, AI usage billed by your chosen provider (or Cline provider / ClinePass)
Requirements:: Any system that runs VS Code (or Cursor, VSCodium, Devin Desktop/Windsurf or Antigravity)

Our verdict

Cline is an extension, not a standalone editor: install it into VS Code (or a compatible editor such as Cursor or VSCodium) and it works as a coding agent inside the editor. It is open source and not tied to one AI company, so you can bring your own API key or run local models. The extension is free, but model usage is not, and agent sessions can get expensive on paid APIs.

Key features

Coding agent that works inside VS Code, Cursor, VSCodium and other compatible editors
Works with many providers, including OpenRouter and local models via Ollama or LM Studio
Bring your own API key, or use the Cline provider or ClinePass subscription
Also available for JetBrains IDEs, as a CLI and as an SDK

Pros

Pro: Open source under Apache-2.0
Pro: Not locked to a single AI provider
Pro: Large user base (over 5.7 million Marketplace installs)

Cons

Con: Needs VS Code or a compatible editor; it is not a standalone app on this page
Con: Pay-per-use model costs can add up quickly
Con: Provider setup is required before first use

What's new in 4.1.26

See what changed in 4.1.26 in the official release notes

Version history

Version 4.1.26Latest
26 Oct 2026
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Official downloads by platform

For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.

Requirements

OS: Any system that runs VS Code (or Cursor, VSCodium, Devin Desktop/Windsurf or Antigravity)
Architecture: Not stated by the publisher
Also needs: Requires Visual Studio Code or a compatible editor; an AI provider account or API key (local models supported)

Licence

Type: Open source
Licence: Apache-2.0; free for individuals, AI usage billed by your chosen provider (or Cline provider / ClinePass)
Publisher: cline.bot

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Is Cline free?

The extension is free for individual developers. You pay only for AI usage, either through your own provider API key, the Cline provider or a ClinePass subscription. Local models through Ollama or LM Studio avoid API costs.

Do I need VS Code to use Cline?

This listing is the VS Code extension, so yes, you need VS Code or a compatible editor. Cline also publishes a JetBrains plugin, a CLI and a desktop app on its own site.

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