Cline CLI is an open-source AI coding agent designed to bring autonomous coding capabilities directly to developers' command lines. It enables developers to describe what they want and watch Cline plan and execute coding tasks step by step, providing terminal-first workflows for coding automation.

The CLI features Plan/Act modes that allow users to review changes, switch between planning and execution modes, and approve tool usage directly from the terminal. It supports running multiple agents in parallel across different folders, branches, or concerns, enabling orchestration with shell, tmux, or CI systems. The tool includes autonomous mode with the -y flag for running without interactive UI, ACP integration for editor compatibility, and works with a wide range of model providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, AWS Bedrock, Azure, GCP Vertex, Ollama, DeepSeek, xAI, Mistral, Cerebras, and OpenRouter.

The product operates through terminal commands where users can open sessions and describe coding tasks, with Cline handling the planning and execution process. It supports interactive control with plan/act mode switching and autonomous operation for automated workflows. The CLI integrates with existing development tools through ACP protocol compatibility and supports various model providers without vendor lock-in.

Benefits include automating routine coding tasks, enabling parallel development workflows, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines for automated code reviews and dependency scans. Use cases include code review automation in CI systems, daily dependency scanning for security vulnerabilities, pre-commit hook integration, and autonomous coding assistance for development workflows.

The target audience includes developers seeking AI-powered coding assistance, with specific mention of being trusted by 5M+ developers worldwide. Technical integrations include support for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Zed, Neovim, Emacs, and any ACP-compatible editor. The tool requires Node.js 18+ and works on macOS, Linux, and Windows systems.