> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cline.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cline Overview

> Your AI-powered agent for complex work. Read files, write code, run commands, all with your approval.

## What is Cline?

Cline is an AI coding agent that lives in your editor and your terminal. It can read and write files, run terminal commands, use a browser, and help you build features through natural conversation. Every action requires your explicit approval. You're always in control.

## Applications

Everything below runs on Cline's agent core. Install an application to use it, or build your own on the [SDK](/sdk/overview):

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  <Card title="Cline Desktop App" icon="desktop" href="https://cline.bot/desktop">
    An open source app for open weight models, with parallel sessions, scheduled tasks, and flexible model choice.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CLI" icon="terminal" href="/usage/cli-overview">
    Run Cline in your terminal with interactive chat or fully headless automation for CI/CD and scripting.

    `npm i -g cline`
  </Card>

  <Card title="VS Code Extension" icon="code" href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=saoudrizwan.claude-dev">
    AI coding assistant in your editor. Create files, run commands, browse the web, and use tools with human-in-the-loop approval.
  </Card>

  <Card title="JetBrains Plugin" icon="brain" href="https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/27189-cline">
    The same Cline experience in IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, and the rest of the JetBrains family.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDK" icon="cube" href="/sdk/overview">
    Cline's agent core. Build your own agents, automations, and integrations on the same engine that powers every app above.

    `npm install @cline/sdk`
  </Card>

  <Card title="Kanban" icon="table-columns" href="https://github.com/cline/kanban">
    Run many agents in parallel from a web-based task board with per-card worktrees, auto-commit, and dependency chains.

    `npx kanban`
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Model access

Choose the model access path that fits your workflow:

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  <Card title="Cline (usage-billing)" icon="bolt" href="/getting-started/cline-provider">
    Fastest setup path with one sign-in, built-in billing, and free model options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="ClinePass" icon="credit-card" href="/getting-started/clinepass">
    Flat \$9.99/month subscription that offers 2-5x the usage on popular open coding models compared to standard API rate.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bring Your Own Key" icon="key" href="/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline#byok-cloud--local">
    Use your own provider credentials for cloud providers or local runtimes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Other IDE Supports

Cline works across all major editors: **VS Code**, **Cursor**, **Windsurf**, **JetBrains** (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm), **Antigravity**, and **Zed**, **Neovim** via [ACP mode](/usage/acp).

## Enterprise Solutions

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  <Card title="Security & Governance" icon="shield-halved" href="/enterprise-solutions/overview">
    SSO, role-based access control, model and tool controls per team, and remote configuration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Observability" icon="chart-line" href="/enterprise-solutions/monitoring/overview">
    OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Grafana, Splunk integrations with real-time analytics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team Management" icon="users-gear" href="/enterprise-solutions/team-management/managing-members">
    Manage members, roles, and permissions across your organization.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/enterprise-solutions/api-reference">
    Programmatic access to Cline's enterprise features.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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