Top 6 Claude Code Alternatives for Agentic Coding Workflows in 2025
Explore open-source, affordable Claude Code alternatives with local model support, no usage limits, and seamless VS Code compatibility for true agentic coding.
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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?
Guide to Cursor Alternatives Without Usage Limits (2025) | Cline
A practical, step-by-step guide to selecting and deploying open-source Cursor alternatives in VS Code—including self-hosted setups and local-model workflows. This guide introduces Cline, an open-source AI coding agent designed for privacy, flexibility, and zero vendor lock-in.
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
Why Patterns Matter: Lessons From Hyper-Growth Startups
I've heard it said that "patterns are what companies talk about when they're dying". This may be true, but it is also what companies talk about once they've hit PMF. Don't fool yourself, do you really need scale? If you
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 &
Secure AI Adoption is Sponsored AI Adoption
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence has transformed from a futuristic concept to an essential productivity tool for software engineers. However, many organizations find themselves at a crossroads: how to harness the power of AI while maintaining security, compliance, and control over sensitive code and data.
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,
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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
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Cline v3.13: Toggleable .clinerules, Slash Commands & Previous Message Editing
Tired of manually managing context instructions for different tasks? Wish you could quickly branch explorations or fix a flawed prompt without starting over? Cline 3.13 tackles these workflow frustrations head-on. We're delivering precise control over your AI development process with three key updates: 1. Toggleable .clinerules for
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The Fighter Pilot's Guide to Software Strategy
AI companies are operating in arguably the most hotly contested market in human history. Earth shattering venture rounds incenting and empowering the brightest minds in the world in a winner take most (if not all!) race to the singularity. Amidst this battlefield, I find my thoughts returning to a little
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Cline's Context Window Explained: Maximize Performance, Minimize Cost
Ever wondered why a simple "Hi" to Cline might seem to use more resources than expected? Or perhaps you've noticed performance subtly changing during a long coding session? The answer often lies in a crucial, yet sometimes misunderstood, concept: the context window. Understanding it is key