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# https://cline.bot/ llms.txt
> Cline is a collaborative AI coding platform with agentic workflows, plugin-based extensibility, and deep integration into development environments. It helps developers code faster, automate workflows, and integrate AI safely into local and cloud-based engineering stacks.
##Product Overview
- [Collaborative AI Coder](https://cline.bot/): Team-focused AI coding assistant to enhance productivity.
- [Cline IDE Install Page](https://cline.bot/get-cline?ref=cline.ghost.io): Set up Cline in VS Code and other IDEs.
- [MCP Marketplace](https://cline.bot/mcp-marketplace): Discover and install MCP plugins to enhance AI development.
- [Prompts Library](https://cline.bot/prompts): Explore ready-to-use creative prompt templates.
- [Cline for Enterprises](https://cline.bot/enterprise): Enterprise-scale AI coding with customizable agent frameworks.
##AI Workflows & Capabilities
- [Plan & Act Paradigm](https://cline.bot/blog/plan-smarter-code-faster-clines-plan-act-is-the-paradigm-for-agentic-coding): Cline's agentic planning model for smarter development.
- [Cline Coding Agent](https://cline.bot/blog/what-makes-a-coding-agent): Deep dive into Cline as a next-gen coding agent.
- [Cline's AI Context Framework](https://cline.bot/blog/inside-clines-framework-for-optimizing-context-maintaining-narrative-integrity-and-enabling-smarter-ai): Manage LLM context windows for better outcomes.
- [Memory Bank](https://cline.bot/blog/memory-bank-how-to-make-cline-an-ai-agent-that-never-forgets): Persistent memory tools for AI agents.
##Tools & Integrations
- [MCP Servers Explained](https://cline.bot/blog/mcp-servers-explained-what-they-are-how-they-work-and-why-cline-is-revolutionizing-ai-tools): Learn how MCP plugins power modular AI workflows.
- [Essential MCP Servers](https://cline.bot/blog/supercharge-your-cline-workflow-7-essential-mcp-servers): Curated list of must-have servers.
- [Build MCP Plugins](https://cline.bot/blog/calling-all-developers-how-to-build-mcp-plugins-with-cline): Developer guide for MCP plugin creation.
- [Cline and Supabase](https://cline.bot/blog/manage-your-database-directly-from-cline-with-the-supabase-mcp): Connect Cline to your databases.
##Documentation & Guides
- [What is Cline?](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/what-is-cline): Introduction to the Cline platform.
- [Cline Setup Guide](https://cline.bot/blog/cline-beginner-intermediate-advanced-finding-your-ideal-setup): Beginner to advanced installation steps.
- [Installing Cline](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-cline): Step-by-step installation guide.
- [AI Model Selection](https://cline.bot/blog/what-model-should-i-use-in-cline): Choose the right AI model for each task.
- [Optimize Cline’s Context](https://cline.bot/blog/clines-context-window-explained-maximize-performance-minimize-cost): Improve performance and reduce token usage.
- [.clinerules Guide](https://cline.bot/blog/clinerules-version-controlled-shareable-and-ai-editable-instructions): Create reusable rules for your AI agent.
- [Task Management Guide](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/task-management): Learn how to manage tasks in Cline.
- [Prompt Engineering Guide](https://docs.cline.bot/prompting/prompt-engineering-guide): Best practices for prompting AI models.
##Trust, Privacy, and Ethics
- [Cline's Commitment to Freedom](https://cline.bot/blog/why-we-built-cline-to-never-hold-you-hostage): Philosophy behind open-access AI tooling.
- [Privacy Policy](https://cline.bot/privacy): Understand how Cline handles your data.
- [Terms of Service](https://cline.bot/tos): User agreement and responsibilities.
- [Anonymous Telemetry](https://cline.bot/blog/introducing-anonymous-telemetry-in-cline): Data collection for product improvement.
- [Security at Cline](https://docs.cline.bot/enterprise-solutions/security-concerns): Overview of enterprise security features.
##News, Updates & Vision
- [Cline Blog](https://cline.bot/blog): Company updates, insights, and tutorials.
- [Latest Version: v3.18](https://cline.bot/blog/cline-v3-18-gemini-cli-provider-optimized-claude-4): Most recent updates and improvements.
- [1M Installs Milestone](https://cline.bot/blog/1-000-000-installs-and-our-all-in-bet-on-the-future-of-software-engineering): Growth and impact.
- [Why Cline Doesn’t Index Codebases](https://cline.bot/blog/why-cline-doesnt-index-your-codebase-and-why-thats-a-good-thing): Emphasis on privacy and security.
##Use Cases & Thought Leadership
- [Use Cases](https://cline.bot/tag/use-cases): See how developers use Cline.
- [Human Intent in AI](https://cline.bot/blog/why-human-intent-matters-more-as-ai-capabilities-grow): Why purpose still matters in AI.
- [AI Talent Needs](https://cline.bot/blog/talent-ai-companies-actually-need-right-now-and-how-to-identify-it-2): Hiring trends in the AI space.
- [Economic Impact of Cline](https://cline.bot/blog/what-happens-when-you-5x-the-output-of-every-engineer-unlocking-trillions-in-economic-value): Developer productivity at scale.
##Other
- [FAQ](https://cline.bot/faq): Frequently asked questions.
- [Careers](https://cline.bot/careers): Join the Cline team.
_Last-Updated: 2025-07-16_