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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | — | $10/mo |
| Capabilities | 16 decomposed | 13 decomposed |
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Cline Chinese creates and modifies files within the VS Code workspace through an agentic loop that generates file operations, presents them to the user for approval before execution, and applies changes atomically. The extension integrates directly with VS Code's file system API and editor state management, allowing the AI to reason about workspace structure and propose edits that respect project layout. Each file operation (create, modify, delete) requires explicit user permission before execution, implementing a human-in-the-loop safety pattern.
Unique: Implements permission-gated autonomous file operations where every create/edit/delete action is presented to the user before execution, preventing accidental data loss while maintaining agentic autonomy. This differs from Copilot's inline suggestions or GitHub Actions' blind automation by requiring explicit approval at each step.
vs alternatives: Safer than fully autonomous file systems (like GitHub Copilot X agents) because it gates every operation with user approval, yet faster than manual editing because the AI reasons about multi-file changes holistically rather than one file at a time.
Cline Chinese executes shell commands in the VS Code integrated terminal through an approval-first pattern: the AI proposes a command, displays it to the user, waits for explicit permission, then executes it and captures stdout/stderr for context in subsequent reasoning steps. The extension integrates with VS Code's terminal API to spawn processes, manage I/O streams, and handle exit codes. This enables the AI to run build commands, tests, package managers, and custom scripts while maintaining user control over system-level operations.
Unique: Implements a permission-gated command execution model where the AI proposes commands, displays them for user review, and only executes after explicit approval — preventing accidental destructive operations (rm -rf, etc.) while maintaining agentic autonomy. Most AI coding assistants either execute commands blindly or don't support command execution at all.
vs alternatives: More transparent than GitHub Actions (which execute blindly) and safer than shell-based AI agents (which can cause system damage), while more powerful than Copilot (which has no command execution capability).
Cline Chinese integrates with Dify (a low-code LLM application platform) as a custom provider, allowing users to route requests through Dify workflows. This enables complex orchestration, custom prompt engineering, and workflow logic without modifying Cline. Users configure Dify credentials in VS Code settings, and the extension sends requests to Dify's API, which executes the configured workflow and returns results. This is useful for teams with existing Dify workflows who want to integrate them into Cline.
Unique: Enables integration with Dify workflows, allowing users to leverage complex orchestration and custom prompt engineering without modifying Cline. This is unique among coding assistants and reflects the extension's focus on extensibility.
vs alternatives: More flexible than single-provider assistants because it supports custom Dify workflows, while more maintainable than hardcoding workflow logic because Dify provides a visual interface for workflow design.
Cline Chinese includes native integration with Claude Code (Anthropic's code-focused model), added in v3.25.2. This provides optimized bindings for Claude's code generation capabilities without requiring manual OpenAI-compatible endpoint configuration. Users can select Claude Code as a provider in settings, and the extension handles authentication and API calls directly. Recent fixes (v3.46.7) addressed 'claude code xxx' command errors, suggesting the integration was refined for stability.
Unique: Provides native Claude Code integration with optimized bindings, avoiding the need for OpenAI-compatible endpoint configuration. This is more seamless than generic provider support and reflects Anthropic's focus on code generation.
vs alternatives: More convenient than manual OpenAI-compatible endpoint configuration because it handles authentication and API calls natively, while more capable than generic providers because it can leverage Claude-specific features.
Cline Chinese supports HTTPS proxy configuration for enterprise environments where direct internet access is restricted. Users can configure proxy settings in VS Code, and the extension routes all API calls through the configured proxy. This was fixed in v3.46.7 after being broken in earlier versions, suggesting proxy support is now stable. This enables Cline to work in corporate networks with proxy requirements without requiring VPN or network reconfiguration.
Unique: Provides explicit HTTPS proxy configuration for enterprise environments, enabling Cline to work in restricted networks. Most coding assistants don't support proxy configuration, making this valuable for enterprise adoption.
vs alternatives: More enterprise-friendly than Copilot because it supports proxy configuration, while more transparent than VPN-based solutions because it's configured at the application level.
Cline Chinese includes native support for DeepSeek models, including DeepSeek-R1 (reasoning model) and DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B/14B (lightweight variants optimized for Chinese). The documentation explicitly mentions these lightweight variants as part of the project's focus on Chinese input optimization, suggesting they're tuned for Chinese code and comments. This enables cost-effective reasoning and code generation for Chinese developers.
Unique: Explicitly supports DeepSeek's lightweight variants (R1-Distill) optimized for Chinese, reflecting the project's focus on cost-effective, language-optimized models. This is a key differentiator for Chinese developers and cost-conscious teams.
vs alternatives: More cost-effective than GPT-4 or Claude for reasoning tasks, while more capable than generic lightweight models because DeepSeek's variants are optimized for reasoning and Chinese language.
Cline Chinese includes support for Google Gemini and Zhipu GLM (a Chinese AI model), reflecting the project's focus on the Chinese market and provider diversity. Users can configure these providers in VS Code settings and use them for code generation and reasoning. Zhipu GLM is specifically mentioned as a Chinese-optimized model, suggesting it's tuned for Chinese language and code.
Unique: Includes Zhipu GLM support, a Chinese-optimized model not commonly integrated into Western coding assistants. This reflects the project's focus on the Chinese market and provider diversity.
vs alternatives: More localized for Chinese developers than Western tools because it includes Zhipu GLM, while more diverse than single-provider assistants because it supports multiple providers.
Cline Chinese integrates with 胜算云 (Shengsuanyun), a Chinese AI cloud platform that provides access to multiple models (GPT, Claude, Gemini) through a single interface. Users can configure Shengsuanyun credentials in VS Code, and the extension routes requests through the platform. Recent fixes (v3.46.7) addressed login and model access issues, suggesting the integration was refined for stability. This enables Chinese developers to access multiple models through a local provider without direct API keys.
Unique: Integrates with Shengsuanyun, a Chinese AI cloud platform that aggregates multiple models, enabling Chinese developers to access diverse models through a single local provider. This is unique to Cline Chinese and reflects the project's focus on the Chinese market.
vs alternatives: More convenient for Chinese developers than managing multiple API keys because it consolidates access through a single provider, while more compliant with Chinese data residency requirements than direct cloud API access.
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Generates single-line and multi-line code suggestions in real-time as developers type, using semantic indexing of the entire codebase to retrieve relevant type definitions, function signatures, and contextual patterns. The system maintains a 1M token context window (Pro/Team tiers) that enables suggestions informed by distant code definitions and cross-file dependencies, constructed via local codebase semantic search rather than simple token-based recency. Suggestions adapt to detected coding style on Pro/Team tiers through implicit pattern learning from recent edits.
Unique: 1M token context window with codebase-wide semantic indexing enables suggestions informed by distant code definitions and cross-file patterns, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that typically use fixed context windows (4K-32K tokens) or file-local context. Claimed 250ms latency suggests optimized retrieval pipeline, though indexing mechanism and performance at scale remain undisclosed.
vs alternatives: Larger context window than GitHub Copilot (8K-32K tokens) and faster latency than unnamed competitors (250ms vs 783ms claimed), enabling suggestions on large codebases with minimal typing delay; trade-off is cloud dependency and undisclosed free tier limitations.
Provides a separate chat interface supporting multiple LLM backends (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, others) for conversational code assistance. Users attach files, reference recent edits, and trigger compiler diagnostic uploads; the system generates diffs and applies code changes directly to the editor. Model selection is per-conversation, and $5/month in credits (included in Pro/Team) covers external model API costs; overage pricing is undisclosed. Hotkey-driven workflow enables rapid context switching between inline completion and chat.
Unique: Multi-model chat interface with per-conversation model selection and integrated diff application, combined with compiler diagnostic auto-upload. Unlike Copilot Chat (single model per tier) or standalone ChatGPT, Supermaven Chat unifies multiple LLM backends in a single hotkey-driven workflow with direct editor integration for change application.
Supermaven scores higher at 71/100 vs Cline Chinese at 41/100. Cline Chinese leads on ecosystem, while Supermaven is stronger on adoption and quality.
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vs alternatives: Supports multiple LLM backends (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet) in one interface with included credits, whereas GitHub Copilot Chat is single-model per tier and requires separate ChatGPT subscription for model switching; trade-off is credit limits and unknown overage pricing.
Supermaven Chat can automatically upload compiler diagnostic messages (errors, warnings) alongside code context to provide error-aware suggestions and fixes. The mechanism is described as 'automatically uploading your code together with compiler diagnostic messages,' but specific language/compiler support and the upload trigger mechanism are undisclosed. This feature is Chat-only and not available in inline completion.
Unique: Automatic compiler diagnostic upload in Chat for error-aware suggestions, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that require manual error context or have limited diagnostic integration. Supermaven's approach reduces friction but with undisclosed language/compiler support.
vs alternatives: Automatic diagnostic upload reduces manual context-gathering compared to manual copy-paste; trade-off is undisclosed language support and unclear upload trigger mechanism.
Supermaven offers a 30-day free trial of the Pro tier ($10/month), providing full access to 1M token context window, largest model, style adaptation, and $5/month chat credits. No credit card is required to start the trial (implied), and trial conversion to paid is automatic after 30 days unless cancelled. Trial terms and auto-renewal policy are not explicitly detailed.
Unique: 30-day free trial of Pro tier with full feature access (1M context, largest model, chat credits), versus competitors (Copilot 2-month free trial, Tabnine free tier only) with different trial lengths and feature access. Supermaven's approach is generous but with undisclosed auto-renewal terms.
vs alternatives: Full Pro feature access during trial compared to limited free tier; trade-off is undisclosed auto-renewal policy and potential unexpected charges if not cancelled.
Supermaven requires internet connectivity and server-side inference; no offline mode or local inference capability is mentioned or available. All code completion requests are sent to Supermaven's backend servers for processing, and responses are returned over the network. This creates a hard dependency on network connectivity and Supermaven's service availability; if the service is down or network is unavailable, code completion is not available.
Unique: Supermaven has no offline mode or local inference capability; all processing is server-side. GitHub Copilot also requires server-side inference, but Tabnine offers local inference options for some use cases. Supermaven's lack of offline capability is a significant limitation for developers with connectivity constraints.
vs alternatives: Supermaven's server-side-only approach is comparable to GitHub Copilot; Tabnine offers local inference options, making Tabnine more suitable for offline work. Supermaven's lack of offline capability is a weakness vs. Tabnine.
Analyzes recent code edits and inferred coding patterns to adapt inline suggestions to match team conventions, naming patterns, and structural preferences. The mechanism is implicit (not explicit fine-tuning) and operates only on Pro/Team tiers, suggesting pattern learning from editor activity rather than explicit configuration. Free tier uses a single base model without personalization.
Unique: Implicit style adaptation via editor activity analysis without explicit configuration, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that require manual style guides or explicit fine-tuning. Supermaven's approach is transparent to the user but also non-configurable and undisclosed in mechanism.
vs alternatives: Requires no manual style configuration compared to tools requiring explicit style guides; trade-off is lack of transparency and inability to control or export learned styles.
Delivers code suggestions to the editor inline as the developer types, with a claimed baseline latency of 250ms from keystroke to suggestion display. The system uses a cloud inference backend and local editor plugin to minimize round-trip time. Latency claim is positioned against an unnamed competitor (783ms), but methodology is undisclosed and no independent verification is provided.
Unique: Claimed 250ms latency via optimized cloud inference pipeline and editor plugin architecture, versus competitors with higher latency (783ms unnamed baseline). Actual differentiation is undisclosed; mechanism may involve request batching, model quantization, or edge caching, but specifics are not public.
vs alternatives: Faster than unnamed competitor (250ms vs 783ms claimed); trade-off is cloud dependency and unverified latency claim with no SLA or performance guarantee.
Provides native editor extensions for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.), and Neovim, enabling inline suggestion rendering, hotkey-driven chat access, and compiler diagnostic integration directly within the editor. Each plugin variant is maintained separately and integrates with the editor's native autocomplete UI, keybinding system, and file context APIs.
Unique: Native plugins for three major editor ecosystems (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim) with integrated chat and diff application, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that support broader editor ecosystems but with less deep integration in some cases. Supermaven's approach prioritizes depth over breadth.
vs alternatives: Deep integration with VS Code and JetBrains (native autocomplete UI, hotkey system) compared to web-based tools or lighter integrations; trade-off is limited editor support (no Sublime, Vim, Emacs) and undisclosed Neovim support details.
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