# Cline

Cline is an AI coding agent that works with project files and development tools and can extend its capabilities through MCP servers.

Canonical URL: https://a2a-mcp.org/entry/cline

Language: en

Category: AI Agents

Updated: 2026-09-14

## About

Cline is an AI coding agent that works with project files and development tools and can extend its capabilities through MCP servers.

## Key Features

- Carry out coding tasks with the configured model provider.
- Connect local or hosted MCP servers for external tools and data.

## Use Cases

Read project context, make code changes and review the results in a coding-agent workflow.

## Setup or Requirements

Install Cline through the official setup guide and configure model access. Open MCP Servers to add a local server or remote connection, then provide the required credentials.

## Limitations

Permissions and available integrations depend on the configured environment and connected services.

## Sources

- Project documentation: https://docs.cline.bot/cline-overview
- Maintainer repository: https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/docs/mcp/mcp-overview.mdx

## Tags

- coding-agent
- MCP
- developer-tools

## Alternatives

- Zed Agent
- GitHub Copilot Agent Mode in VS Code

## Sources

- [Project website](https://docs.cline.bot/cline-overview)
- [Project documentation](https://docs.cline.bot/cline-overview)
- [Maintainer repository](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/docs/mcp/mcp-overview.mdx)

Last checked: 2026-09-14