5 Best Cursor AI Alternatives for Startups in 2025
Startups need speed, innovation, and tools that turn ideas into products fast. AI coding assistants are now essential for helping developers write, debug, and manage code efficiently.
Nick Baumann
Exploring the world of AI coding @Cline
Best Cursor Alternatives for Developers with VS Code (2025)
Introduction Whether you're building products at lightning speed or deep-diving into open-source contributions, VS Code remains the editor of choice for modern developers. AI coding assistants are rapidly transforming how teams ship software, and Cursor has made a name for itself, but it’s not the only player
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Why Cline Doesn't Index Your Codebase (And Why That's a Good Thing)
Here's a common question we get from prospective Cline users: "How does Cline handle large codebases? Do you use RAG to index everything?" It's a reasonable question. Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) has become the go-to solution for giving AI systems access to large knowledge
Updates
3.17: Global Workflows, UX Improvements, and More
Cline v3.17 brings several solid improvements to enhance your development workflow. The highlight is Global Workflows – a feature many of you have been requesting – along with a redesigned settings interface and expanded provider support. Global Workflows The standout feature in this release is global workflows. If you've
Updates
Cline v3.16: One-Shot Automation with Workflows, Plus UI & Stability Gains
Welcome to Cline v3.16! We're really excited about this release, especially a new feature that's already making a big difference for our own team: Workflows. It's already saving our team countless hours and we know it can do the same for you. Let&
Guides
Cline: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced – Finding Your Ideal Setup
When you first dive into a powerful tool like Cline, it's natural to wonder, "What's the best way to set this up?" The beauty of Cline is that it's designed to adapt and grow with you. There isn't a one-size-fits-all
AI Engineering Isn't Magic, It's Method: Key Strategies for Building Better Software Faster
If you've been in tech for a while, you've seen the cycles. Skepticism greets nearly every major shift. We've certainly observed some resistance from engineers, a common echo of the "pessimistic streak" that often surfaces in tech hubs when new technologies emerge.
Updates
Cline v3.15: Unveiling Task Timeline, Gemini Implicit Caching & New Community Docs
Welcome to Cline v3.15! This update is all about refining the experience of Cline as your daily driver. Let's get right into it. Task Timeline = Story board of your conversation Ever wished you could instantly see the "story" of how Cline tackled a complex task?
Plan Smarter, Code Faster: Cline's Plan & Act is the Paradigm for Agentic Coding
The allure of AI in development often conjures images of instant solutions: a quick prompt, a flash of code, and on to the next task. But as many developers have discovered, this path can quickly become a frustrating loop of near-misses, endless re-prompting, and AI-generated code that feels strangely disconnected
Cline v3.14: Improved Gemini Caching, /newrule Command, Enhanced Checkpoints & Key Updates
We're excited to announce Cline v3.14, bringing significant improvements to Gemini caching and cost transparency, more flexible checkpoints, a new command for rule creation, LaTeX support, and a host of quality-of-life updates driven by community feedback. Let's dive into the highlights: Improved Gemini Caching &
What Model Should I Use in Cline?
One of the most common questions developers ask when getting started with Cline is: "Which AI model should I use?" With Cline's approach to supporting virtually all models from the top providers (Anthropic, Google Gemini, OpenAI, and others), the choices can be overwhelming. The truth is,
Guides
Double-clicking on toggleable .clinerules (+ self-improving Cline)
As Product Marketing Manager at Cline, I often experiment with ways to fine-tune Cline's behavior for different tasks. For a while, I relied on a system of .clinerules/ and clinerules-bank/ folders, manually dragging rule files back and forth to activate different instruction sets. Honestly? It was kind of