Cline
Cline is a extension AI coding agent best suited for MCP-heavy VS Code workflows and bring-your-own-model setups.
Score 61ExtensionFree agentOpen source
| AgentRanks score | 61 |
|---|---|
| Workflow type | Extension |
| Pricing | Free agent |
| Open source | Yes |
| Best fit | MCP-heavy VS Code workflows and bring-your-own-model setups |
Best Cline stacks
Model pairings ranked by combined ARscore.
| # | Stack | ARscore | Context | Cost | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cline + DeepSeek V4 ProOS Extension agent | 48.3 | 1M | $0.44/$0.87 | MCP-heavy VS Code workflows and bring-your-own-model setups |
| 2 | Cline + Kimi K2.6OS Extension agent | 48.9 | 256K | $0.6/$2.5 | MCP-heavy VS Code workflows and bring-your-own-model setups |
| 3 | Cline + DeepSeek V4 FlashOS Extension agent | 48.2 | 1M | $0.14/$0.28 | MCP-heavy VS Code workflows and bring-your-own-model setups |
| 4 | Cline + Qwen 3.6OS Extension agent | 39.7 | 128K | $0.3/$0.6 | MCP-heavy VS Code workflows and bring-your-own-model setups |
| 5 | Cline + Llama 4 MaverickOS Extension agent | 37.8 | 1M | $0.8/$2.2 | MCP-heavy VS Code workflows and bring-your-own-model setups |
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