Cline
Best for: Complex architectural refactors, Multi-file codebase updates, Automating terminal-based tasks and build chains, Developers wanting granular control over LLM costs and model selection, Air-gapped or privacy-sensitive development using local LLMs
Capabilities
13/13 supportedWeb Frontend
Build React, Vue, or other frontend applications
Web Backend
Create APIs, server-side logic, and backend services
Mobile Apps
Build native or cross-platform mobile applications
SSR / SEO
Server-side rendering for better SEO performance
Database
Integrate and manage database connections
Deployment
Deploy and host applications automatically
Agentic Mode
Autonomous multi-step task execution
Chat Interface
Interactive conversational AI assistant
Code Generation
Generate code from natural language prompts
Debugging
Identify and fix bugs automatically
Terminal Access
Execute commands in the terminal
Web Browsing
Browse the web for information
Test Generation
Generate unit and integration tests
Limitations & Considerations
Known Limitations
- Context inflation can lead to high costs if project structure is not managed
- Susceptible to indirect prompt injection via malicious repositories
- Local inference requires significant hardware resources for optimal performance
- Plan & Act mode can be slower than direct chat for simple queries
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