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Cline
Visit Cline →Cline is an open-source AI coding agent that runs as a VS Code extension and CLI, planning and making multi-file changes with the model of your choice.
Our take
Last updated 29 October 2026
Cline is an open-source AI coding agent for VS Code and the command line that plans and makes multi-file changes, runs commands and asks for approval along the way. It is free for individual developers; you pay only for the AI models you use, either at cost through Cline or with your own API key. An Enterprise plan adds JetBrains support, SSO and admin controls.
Best for Game programmers who want an open-source agent in VS Code and control over model costs.
Pros
- Free and open source.
- Bring your own model or API key.
- Approval steps keep you in control of changes.
Cons
- Model costs can add up on large tasks.
- Enterprise pricing is not public.
- Not engine-aware out of the box for Unity or Unreal.
Written from the vendor's official site and docs, not a hands-on benchmark. How we review tools.
| Category | Code & Engines |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free and open source for individual developers; pay only for AI inference (at cost through Cline or bring your own API key); Enterprise plan (JetBrains, SSO and admin controls) by contacting sales — official pricing |
| Website | https://cline.bot/ |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 |
Description summarized from the official website; pricing from the official pricing page.
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