Cline v0.1.61: Device Auth & Theme Overhaul

Cline 0.1.61 adds device code auth for remote systems, overhauls the theme system, and fixes MCP registration bugs.

Cline v0.1.61: Device Auth & Theme Overhaul

TL;DR

  • Device code authorization for remote system sign-in
  • New theme picker with improved color palettes
  • Fixed MCP tool registration and settings visibility bugs

New

  • Device code authorization — Sign into Cline on remote systems without copy-pasting credentials.
  • Theme picker — Revamped theme system with new color palettes for better UI customization.

Fixed

  • Duplicate MCP tool registration when using SDK 0.0.34 — tools no longer register twice.
  • MCP settings visibility during setup — settings now appear correctly in the Cline initialization flow.

Update: npm install -g cline@0.1.61 or check the full release.

Source: Cline