Local AI tools / Cline
Cline is a free, open-source coding tool that works with AI models running on your own hardware. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It doesn't run models itself; it connects to an engine such as Ollama or LM Studio, which uses your GPU. Best for: an autonomous coding agent in VS Code that can use local models.
Visit Cline| Type | Coding agents |
|---|---|
| Open source | Yes |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| GPU support | Uses your engine's GPU support |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Notes | Works with Ollama and LM Studio. Agent tasks need a capable model, ideally 24B+. |