Clinev4.0.3Jun 29, 2026
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MCP server config7 changes · 14 releases touched it · latest Sep 2, 2026 · v4.1.17 ↗
background and headless runs3 changes · 11 releases touched it · latest Aug 2, 2026 · cli-v3.0.49 ↗
skills and plugins3 changes · 9 releases touched it · latest Sep 3, 2026 · desktop-v0.0.23 ↗
slash commands1 change · latest Aug 5, 2026 · cli-v3.0.50 ↗
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Cline4.0.2Jul 31, 2026
[4.0.2]
Add reasoning effort support (includingxhigh) for DeepSeek thinking models. · Improve the ClinePass provider experience with clearer reasoning controls and model selection. · Show reasoning effort controls for ClinePass models and align ClinePass model resolution with the rest of the provider. · Prefer canonical Cline Z.ai model ids and polish ClinePass and Z.ai model metadata. · Fix environment variable replacement in the webview. · Default focus chain settings in webview state so the toggle reflects the correct value on load.Primary source ↗Cline4.0.1Jul 31, 2026
[4.0.1]
Roll the stable VS Code extension back to the pre-SDK-migration codebase to resolve regressions reported in 4.0.0. · This release ships the 3.89.2 extension code under a higher version number so existing 4.0.0 users receive the update. · SDK-migration work continues separately onmain.Primary source ↗Cline4.0.0Jul 26, 2026
[4.0.0]
Add the SDK-backed VS Code extension runtime. · Cline now runs tasks through the shared Cline SDK session layer for agent turns, tools, Plan/Act mode coordination, MCP, checkpoints, telemetry, provider changes, compaction, mistake limits, and task history. · Add ClinePass to the VS Code extension, including onboarding, provider selection, signup and subscription handoff, live model lists, entitlement and organization error states, out-of-credit prompts, and clearer ClinePass auth/error handling. · +29 more changesRead the full release noteHide the full release note
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- Add the SDK-backed VS Code extension runtime. Cline now runs tasks through the shared Cline SDK session layer for agent turns, tools, Plan/Act mode coordination, MCP, checkpoints, telemetry, provider changes, compaction, mistake limits, and task history.
- Add ClinePass to the VS Code extension, including onboarding, provider selection, signup and subscription handoff, live model lists, entitlement and organization error states, out-of-credit prompts, and clearer ClinePass auth/error handling.
- Add the Customize marketplace for discovering and managing Skills, MCP servers, and Plugins from the extension, including installed/marketplace tabs, search and filtering, install/uninstall flows, enable/disable controls, and support for plugin-bundled skills.
- Cline Plugins: Plugins let you extend Cline with custom tools, workflows, skills, and MCP-powered capabilities tailored to your team or project. Install them from the new Customize marketplace to add specialized behavior, connect external services, and package reusable automations—so Cline can do more than code: it can adapt to the way you work.
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Cline3.89.2Jul 26, 2026
[3.89.2]
Complete the fix for the Anthropic provider on VS Code 1.123 and later by upgrading the bundled Anthropic SDK to a release compatible with the Node 24 runtime. · Update the Vertex AI provider to a compatible Anthropic Vertex SDK release so it works with the upgraded Anthropic SDK.Primary source ↗Cline3.89.1Jul 26, 2026
[3.89.1]
Restore the Anthropic provider on VS Code 1.123 and later, where the updated Node 24 runtime broke the bundled Anthropic SDK. · Handle the DeepSeek V4 reasoning format.Primary source ↗Cline3.89.0Jul 26, 2026
[3.89.0]
Add Claude Fable 5 model support. · Fix MiniMax M3 thinking controls across gateways. · Clean up the Codex model list.Primary source ↗Cline3.88.1Jul 26, 2026
[3.88.1]
Add a debug section in settings for Cline testers. · Include the walkthrough markdown files in the VS Code extension package so the first-run walkthrough steps load correctly.Primary source ↗Cline3.88.0Jul 26, 2026
[3.88.0]
Add the latest Fireworks AI serverless models and update the default Fireworks model to Kimi K2.6. · Fix MCP server delete/add flows so settings writes do not cause the MCP server list to be emptied by the file watcher. · Remove stale Fireworks AI models and correct Fireworks model metadata and cache pricing. · Always use the upstream Cline recommended models endpoint instead of gating it behind a feature flag.Primary source ↗Cline3.87.0Jul 26, 2026
[3.87.0]
Add MiniMax M3 model support. · Update VS Code extension dependencies to resolve security issues in@xmldom/xmldom, basic-ftp, axios, undici, and other direct/transitive packages.Primary source ↗Cline3.86.2Jul 26, 2026
[3.86.2]
Fix@ file mentions and workspace file search on VS Code 1.122+ by resolving the new bundled @vscode/ripgrep-universal per-platform binary layout before falling back to legacy ripgrep paths.Primary source ↗Cline3.86.1Jul 26, 2026
[3.86.1]
Fix@ file mentions failing to find files in some environments (notably VS Code Remote SSH, and after certain VS Code updates) by keeping the file-search fallback alive when the workspace index or bundled ripgrep binary is unavailable.Primary source ↗Cline3.86.0Jul 26, 2026
[3.86.0]
Add Claude Opus 4.8 provider support, including 1M-context variants where available. · Add Moonshot Kimi K2.6 model support. · Show prompt-cache support for Qwen 3.7 Max in the Cline provider. · Fix the VS Code nightly publish workflow startup permissions. · Move the VS Code extension project intoapps/vscode.Primary source ↗Cline3.85.0Jul 26, 2026
[3.85.0]
Add GPT-5.5 support to SAP AI Core. · Add DeepSeek V4 Flash and Pro models. · Add Gemini 3.5 Flash to Gemini and Vertex providers. · Add/lg-task URI webhook integration for LG dashboard flows. · Fix Vertex AI global endpoint handling for Claude models. · Route Poolside Laguna models through next-gen prompts and native tool calling. · Update diff and protobufjs dependencies.Primary source ↗Cline3.84.0Jul 26, 2026
[3.84.0]
Add SAP AI Core support for additional hosted models · Disable the MCP "Restart Server" button when a server is toggled off. · Remove the Cline Kanban launch modal and bundled demo media from the VS Code extension startup flow.Primary source ↗Polled sources
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