Cline for Desktop is a standalone native desktop application of the Cline coding agent. It lets users open a workspace, converse with an AI agent to plan and execute coding tasks, queue follow-up messages, fork and edit conversations, and browse session history across desktop, CLI, extension, and scheduled runs. Users can bring their own API keys from providers such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Gemini, or sign in with a Cline account.
Publisher’s description
What is Cline?
Cline by cline is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.0.49, released on October 26, 2026. The version history goes back to October 17, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5 times. The source code on GitHub (cline/cline) has 70,709 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Autonomous coding agent as an SDK, IDE extension, or CLI assistant.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Cline is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cline safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FA2242D743E2B75D422C16CFAB4D534A1C2BC687EC73572BE643A6D34663BCBA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.49Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.0.48 | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Cline.ClineDesktop -echoco install vscode-claude-dev -yCline_0.0.49_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask cline-appInformation
- Publisher
- cline
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cline/cline
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.0.49
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 70,709
- GitHub forks
- 7,723
- Website
- cline.bot
- winget ID
- Cline.ClineDesktop
- Chocolatey package
- vscode-claude-dev
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cline free?
Yes. Cline is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Cline safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Cline with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Cline be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cline run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Cline?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 17, 2026.
Can I use Cline without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Cline?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
