6 Advanced Cline Features That Will Change How You Code (2025 In-Depth Guide)
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Checkpoint System: Cline’s Checkpoint System allows for code experimentation and thorough review before committing. It updates multiple files and displays changes in the user interface.
Task History Review: Each action creates a snapshot that can be compared to current code. Options to restore tasks or workspace to previous states are available, with caution advised as tasks may become out of sync.
Problem Detection and Fixing: Cline can detect and fix issues across multiple files using the VS Code Problems view, streamlining the process of correcting multiple issues.
Cline Rules File: Project-specific instructions can be added to a Cline rules file in the project’s root directory, influencing all interactions within the project and enforcing security best practices and consistent development practices.
Auto-approve Actions: Auto-approve allows Cline to work autonomously on tasks, with customizable settings for which actions require approval. Limits can be set on unattended actions to manage risks.
Linting and Code Formatting: Cline can set up linting and code formatting tools, run checks, and fix issues, with some actions requiring explicit approval. Once set up, tools like linting and Prettier can be run independently without AI assistance.
System Prompt Size: Cline’s system prompt contains extensive information, leading to higher API costs and reduced space for actual code requests. There’s no built-in way to disable specific parts of the system prompt.
Impact of Open Tabs: Having multiple tabs open can impact Cline’s performance and potentially confuse the language model. Opening only the most relevant file can help Cline better understand intentions.
Conclusion: Understanding Cline’s features can enhance the development workflow, but it’s important to balance automation and control.
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