Cline
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves

How to Use

1. Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

   Download and install VS Code from the official website.

2. Install the Cline Extension

   Search for "Cline" in the VS Code Extension Marketplace and install it.

3. Create a Cline Account and Obtain an API Key

   Sign up on the Cline official website and get your API key.

4. Enter Your API Key

   Enter the API key into the Cline extension within VS Code to complete setup.

5. Select an AI Model

   Choose from available AI models such as Claude 3.7 Sonnet, DeepSeek Chat, or Gemini 2.0 Flash.

6. Launch and Use Cline

   Launch Cline inside VS Code and start giving natural language instructions, generating code, editing files, and more.

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Features

• Plan & Act Mode

  Separates task planning (Plan) from execution (Act), generating and editing code only after user confirmation.

• Multi-File Support

  Understands the entire project structure and can generate or edit code across multiple files simultaneously.

• Terminal Command Execution

  Runs commands in the VS Code integrated terminal to assist with development environment operations.

• Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration

  Enables integration with external tools and services to extend your development workflow.

• Checkpoint Feature

  Tracks code change history and allows rollback to any previous state.

• Open Source

  The source code is publicly available, making customization and extension possible.

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