Cline BotCLI

Cline CLI

Cline CLI is a headless coding agent for running Cline tasks from the terminal. It is developed by Cline Bot.

Cline CLI packages Cline’s collaborative AI workflow for headless execution. It can run outside an interactive editor, which makes it suitable for automation such as GitHub Actions and integrations triggered from Discord bots or Linear tickets.

Cline CLI

Install

$ npm install -g cline

Launch

$ cline

What can Cline CLI do?

Run tasks headlessly

Execute collaborative AI tasks from the command line without requiring an editor window or interactive extension session.

Automate Cline execution

Run Cline headlessly in automated environments, including repository workflows built with GitHub Actions.

Connect external services

Trigger or embed Cline work through external services such as Discord bots and Linear ticket workflows.

Pricing

Individual

Open Source

Free

Individual

AI Inference

Usage-based

Enterprise

Enterprise

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cline CLI?

Cline CLI is a terminal coding agent from Cline Bot. It is designed to run collaborative AI tasks without an interactive editor.

How do I install Cline CLI?

Install the published Cline CLI package with a supported Node.js package manager, then run cline from the terminal.

Which operating systems does Cline CLI support?

Cline CLI is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and starts with cline on each platform.

How much does Cline CLI cost?

The open-source CLI is available without a license fee; AI inference may be billed by usage, and enterprise terms are custom. Check the pricing section for details.

Is Cline CLI open source?

Yes. Cline CLI is available under the Apache-2.0 license.