Cline Chinese is a VS Code extension that localizes the autonomous programming assistant Cline for Chinese users, aiming to improve its performance with Chinese prompts and domestic large language models. It targets developers who prefer a Chinese-language interface and want to leverage models like DeepSeek for faster, more intuitive AI-assisted coding.

How It Works

This project is a fork and localization of the original Cline extension. It focuses on optimizing Chinese prompts and integrating with lightweight LLMs, such as DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B/14B, to enhance inference speed and user experience for Chinese speakers. Key improvements include a Chinese UI and better compatibility with domestic LLMs, addressing issues where English-centric prompts led to suboptimal outputs.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install via the VS Code Marketplace: Search for "Cline Chinese".
• Requires VS Code.
• Supports various LLMs, with DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-14B specifically recommended for fast inference.
• Documentation: https://hybridtalentcomputing.gitbook.io/cline-chinese-doc/

Highlighted Details

• Over 43k downloads on the VS Code Marketplace as of April 14, 2025.
• Version 3.8.4 adds Dify Provider support and integrates core Cline features like "Add to Cline" context, faster inference sorting, enhanced MCP support, and new model compatibility (Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deepseek-V3-0324, Claude 3.7 sonnet-thinking).
• Actively promotes community engagement through Discord and a dedicated MCP market.

Maintenance & Community

• Actively maintained by HybridTalentComputing.
• Community channels: Discord (https://discord.gg/fhj9hqy89t).
• Social media presence for AI development and tech sharing (Zhihu, Bilibili, etc.).

Licensing & Compatibility

• The localization and added features are under the Apache-2.0 license, consistent with the original Cline.
• Compatible with commercial use and closed-source linking under Apache-2.0 terms.

Limitations & Caveats

This project is a personal maintenance effort and is not affiliated with the original Cline team. While it aims for timely updates, there's no guarantee of immediate fixes for all issues. Users should be aware of potential risks and protect their sensitive information and code.