# Cline Overview

> Your AI-powered agent for complex work. Read files, write code, run commands, all with your approval.

- 网址：https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/cline-overview/
- 来源：Cline 官方文档原文（英文），Apache-2.0 许可，同步于 2026-10-11
- 官方原文：https://docs.cline.bot/cline-overview

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## What is Cline?

Cline is an AI coding agent that lives in your editor and your terminal. It can read and write files, run terminal commands, use a browser, and help you build features through natural conversation. Every action requires your explicit approval. You're always in control.

## Applications

Everything below runs on Cline's agent core. Install an application to use it, or build your own on the [SDK](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/sdk/overview/):

- [Cline Desktop App](https://cline.bot/desktop)：An open source app for open weight models, with parallel sessions, scheduled tasks, and flexible model choice.
- [CLI](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/usage/cli-overview/)：Run Cline in your terminal with interactive chat or fully headless automation for CI/CD and scripting. `npm i -g cline`
- [VS Code Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=saoudrizwan.claude-dev)：AI coding assistant in your editor. Create files, run commands, browse the web, and use tools with human-in-the-loop approval.
- [JetBrains Plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/27189-cline)：The same Cline experience in IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, and the rest of the JetBrains family.
- [SDK](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/sdk/overview/)：Cline's agent core. Build your own agents, automations, and integrations on the same engine that powers every app above. `npm install @cline/sdk`
- [Kanban](https://github.com/cline/kanban)：Run many agents in parallel from a web-based task board with per-card worktrees, auto-commit, and dependency chains. `npx kanban`

## Model access

Choose the model access path that fits your workflow:

- [Cline (usage-billing)](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/cline-provider/)：Fastest setup path with one sign-in, built-in billing, and free model options.
- [ClinePass](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/clinepass/)：Flat $9.99/month subscription that offers 2-5x the usage on popular open coding models compared to standard API rate.
- [Bring Your Own Key](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline/#byok-cloud--local)：Use your own provider credentials for cloud providers or local runtimes.

## Other IDE Supports

Cline works across all major editors: **VS Code**, **Cursor**, **Windsurf**, **JetBrains** (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm), **Antigravity**, and **Zed**, **Neovim** via [ACP mode](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/usage/acp/).

## Enterprise Solutions

- [Security & Governance](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/enterprise-solutions/overview/)：SSO, role-based access control, model and tool controls per team, and remote configuration.
- [Observability](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/enterprise-solutions/monitoring/overview/)：OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Grafana, Splunk integrations with real-time analytics.
- [Team Management](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/enterprise-solutions/team-management/managing-members/)：Manage members, roles, and permissions across your organization.
- [API Reference](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/enterprise-solutions/api-reference/)：Programmatic access to Cline's enterprise features.