cline
AI-powered CLI and editor assistant for developers. cline is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by cline. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including filesystem, terminal, browser and custom_tool, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant, Tool/IDE and Development/Workflow.
What is this MCP
Cline is an AI assistant that integrates with your CLI and code editor to perform complex development tasks using Claude 3.7 Sonnet's agentic capabilities. It leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to extend its functionality through custom tools.
How to use this MCP
Install the VS Code extension, then use command palette shortcuts to interact with Cline. The assistant will analyze your project, execute terminal commands (with approval), edit files, and even use a browser for testing - all while presenting changes for human review.
What this MCP can be used for
Cline can automate software development workflows including debugging, testing, file management, and custom tool creation. It's particularly useful for converting mockups to code, fixing bugs, managing cloud resources, and extending its own capabilities via MCP-based tools.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cline MCP server?
cline is a Model Context Protocol server from cline. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect cline to my AI client?
Add cline to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does cline provide?
cline provides 4 tools: filesystem, terminal, browser and custom_tool.
Is cline free to use?
cline is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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