Cline

Install

npm i -g cline

This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.

What it does

Cline reads the project structure, makes coordinated edits across files and watches linter and compiler errors. It runs terminal commands; in Plan mode it explores code and proposes a plan, and in Act mode it executes with approval for each action. It supports .clinerules rules, skills, MCP servers, multi-agent teams, scheduled runs and connections to Slack, Telegram and Discord. The headless CLI fits CI/CD.

Who it is for. Developers who want an agent in their editor or terminal with a choice of model provider.

Example request

In Plan mode, study the project and propose how to add authentication with tests, then implement it after I approve

Limitations

Quality and cost depend on the chosen model. The JetBrains plugin is not open source. The VS Code extension is being migrated to the new repository layout.

How to disable. Disable or remove the extension in VS Code or JetBrains; remove the CLI with npm uninstall -g cline.

Security check

• The agent runs terminal commands and edits files
• Messaging integrations use bot tokens
• Code is sent to the chosen model provider

README in short

Cline is an open-source coding agent available as a CLI, desktop app, VS Code extension, JetBrains plugin and SDK. The README covers project-wide edits, command execution, Plan and Act modes, rules and skills. It also describes plugins and MCP, multi-agent teams, schedules, messaging integrations and headless mode for CI. The project is Apache 2.0 licensed.

SKILL.md

---
name: create-pull-request
description: Create a GitHub pull request following project conventions. Use when the user asks to create a PR, submit changes for review, or open a pull request. Handles commit analysis, branch management, and PR creation using the gh CLI tool.
---

# Create Pull Request

This skill guides you through creating a well-structured GitHub pull request that follows project conventions and best practices.

## Prerequisites Check

Before proceeding, verify the following:

### 1. Check if `gh` CLI is installed

```bash
gh --version
```

If not installed, inform the user:
> The GitHub CLI (`gh`) is required but not installed. Please install it:
> - macOS: `brew install gh`
> - Other: https://cli.github.com/

### 2. Check if authenticated with GitHub

```bash
gh auth status
```

If not authenticated, guide the user to run `gh auth login`.

### 3. Verify clean working directory

```bash
git status
```

If there are uncommitted changes, ask the user whether to:
- Commit them as part of this PR
- Stash them temporarily
- Discard them (with caution)

## Gather Context

### 1. Identify the current branch

```bash
git branch --show-current
```

Ensure you're not on `main` or `master`. If so, ask the user to create or switch to a feature branch.

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