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Cline vs llama.vscode
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| Fact | Cline | llama.vscode |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 70k | 1.5k |
| Latest | desktop-v0.0.43 | v0.0.68 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 27+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GitHub Copilot. Alternatives to GitHub Copilot →
PartialClineAgent and chat in the editor, without inline completions.
Partialllama.vscodeCompletions and chat in VS Code from a local llama.cpp server.
Cline
- desktop-v0.0.432026-10-02Desktop v0.0.43
- desktop-v0.0.422026-10-02Desktop v0.0.42
- desktop-v0.0.412026-10-02Desktop v0.0.41
- cli-v3.0.682026-10-02CLI v3.0.68
- sdk/sdk/v0.0.902026-10-02SDK v0.0.90
llama.vscode
- v0.0.682026-09-28Two more hooks events are introduced (experimental) - userPromptSubmit (before agent loop is started) and stop (after a…
- v0.0.672026-09-18Hooks are introduced (experimental). For now only for events preToolUse and postToolUse. More details in the wiki.
- v0.0.662026-09-16User text in the agent chat is now in a bubble
- v0.0.652026-09-05Move agent view on the left or on the right side of VS Code - click button "..." and select the appropriate action
- v0.0.642026-09-01Compact command added (configure the number of last messages to keep with setting Chats_msgs_keep)
Cline
unsigned The latest release, desktop-v0.0.43, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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llama.vscode
✓ signed The latest release, v0.0.68, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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