Cline
4.5(8,400 reviews)
FreeCline is the most popular open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, with over 5 million installs. Its Plan/Act architecture provides structured coding workflows, MCP integration, and multi-LLM provider support — all running locally for maximum privacy and control.
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Key Features
Open Source
Plan/Act Architecture
MCP Integration
Multi-LLM Support
Terminal Workflows
Pros
- Free and open-source
- 5M+ installs
- Full control over models
Cons
- Requires VS Code
- Setup needed for LLM keys
- Technical users only
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