KilnCline (and similar BYO-key agents) is how you learn what an agent actually spends. There is no bundled “unlimited Pro.” You plug in Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter and watch. That is healthier than a flat $20 that hides a credit pool. Extension and site checked 16 Sep 2026.
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Cline review
Cline is Bring-your-own-key coding agent in VS Code. Cost is honest because you see the provider invoice. Last verified . Kiln is not Cline.
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Who should use Cline
VS Code users who want an autonomous agent without switching IDEs
Who should skip Cline
You refuse to manage API keys
Field notes
- Set hard spend limits on the provider dashboard
- Review diffs like a human junior
- Aider is the terminal cousin
Where this sits in the catalog
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Questions people ask
What is Cline?
Cline is Bring-your-own-key coding agent in VS Code. Cost is honest because you see the provider invoice.
When should I skip Cline?
You refuse to manage API keys
When was Cline last checked?
Kiln last verified the public product or pricing page on 16 Sept 2026. Re-open the vendor site before you buy.