Cline CLI 2.0: Free Kimi K2.5 + Terminal-First Agents
Cline CLI 2.0 brings agentic coding to the terminal with parallel instances, CI/CD automation, and free Kimi K2.5 access. No vendor lock-in.
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AI Coding Tools in Automotive: Security Architecture That Works
Cline releases guide for deploying AI coding tools in automotive environments. Local-first architecture, open source auditability, and explicit human controls satisfy security requirements that reject most SaaS tools.
Game Dev in 2025: Industry Report Reveals AI Adoption Surge
JetBrains' 2025 game dev report shows AI adoption is now standard, Godot is surging, and job security remains a major concern. Nearly half of developers use AI for feature work.
Cline 3.55: Arcee Trinity and Kimi K2.5 Now Available
Cline 3.55 adds Arcee Trinity Large (free, US-built) and Kimi K2.5 (open-source, matches Opus 4.5 on benchmarks). Plus ChatGPT subscription support via OAuth.
The EU Wants Your Input on Open Source Policy—Here's Why It Matters
The European Commission is drafting an open source strategy and wants developer input by February 3. This isn't new regulation—it's about funding, procurement reform, and whether Europe can turn 25 million developers into sustainable projects.
Cline's Architecture for Regulated Environments
Cline's local-first architecture makes AI coding tools viable in regulated environments. No external code transmission, transparent data flow, open source codebase. Security teams can actually approve it.
Cline Now Supports OpenAI OAuth Sign-In
Cline now supports OAuth sign-in with OpenAI. Authenticate once, access all your ChatGPT subscription models, no API keys required. Available now.