Cline

Tool: VS Code extension with autonomous mode

11 stars

Best use case

Cline is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Tool: VS Code extension with autonomous mode

Teams using Cline should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/cline/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hivellm/rulebook/main/templates/skills/cli/cline/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/cline/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How Cline Compares

Feature / AgentClineStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Tool: VS Code extension with autonomous mode

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

<!-- CLINE:START -->
# Cline CLI Rules

**Tool**: VS Code extension with autonomous mode

## Quick Start

Install Cline extension in VS Code or use CLI mode.

## Usage

```bash
# In prompts, always reference standards:
"Follow @AGENTS.md. Implement [feature] with tests first (95%+ coverage)."

# Cline will:
- Read AGENTS.md
- Write tests
- Implement feature
- Run quality checks
```

## Workflow

1. Keep AGENTS.md open in workspace
2. Request features with "Follow @AGENTS.md" prefix
3. Review proposed changes before approval
4. Verify tests pass after implementation

**Critical**: Reference @AGENTS.md in every prompt for consistent output.

<!-- CLINE:END -->

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