Cline for Desktop is a standalone, open-source AI coding agent app for macOS and Windows. It allows you to connect to any LLM provider, manage your code workspaces, and interact with your agent without needing an external editor. Features include queued messages, session forking, and unified history.
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How to use Cline for Desktop?
Download and install Cline for Desktop for your OS. Open a workspace, connect your preferred LLM provider by adding your API key, and start interacting with the agent. You can queue follow-up prompts, fork conversations to rewind and edit, and manage all your sessions in one place.
Cline for Desktop 's Core Features
Standalone native desktop application for macOS and Windows
Connect to any LLM provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, local models)
Workspace and git branch context displayed directly in the app
Queue, edit, and reorder follow-up prompts
Fork sessions to rewind and edit previous prompts
Unified session history across desktop, CLI, and extensions
Open-source with a focus on transparency and extensibility
Cline for Desktop 's Use Cases
Developing code with AI assistance without an IDE
Experimenting with different LLM providers for coding tasks
Managing complex coding projects with AI-driven workflows
Collaborating on codebases with an AI pair programmer
Automating repetitive coding tasks
Debugging and refactoring code with AI suggestions
Learning new programming concepts with AI guidance