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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.