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Cline is an open-source autonomous coding agent that integrates directly with VS Code. Powered by multiple AI models including Claude, DeepSeek and Gemini, it provides a human-in-the-loop approach to AI-assisted development.
Key Capabilities:
- Direct IDE integration through VS Code extension
- File creation and modification with diff views
- Terminal command execution with output monitoring
- Browser interaction for testing and debugging
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) for extensibility
- Multi-model support with provider choice
- Real-time linter/compiler error monitoring
- Custom tool creation through MCP servers
MOHARA is assessing Cline for its potential to enhance developer productivity through direct IDE integration and human-in-the-loop development. The tool's open-source nature, extensibility through MCP, and support for multiple AI providers make it a flexible choice for teams looking to adopt AI-assisted development practices.