Cline (Upgraded) + Free APIs & Crazy MCPs I MIGHT SWITCH BACK TO CLINE!



AI Summary

Klein Upgrades Overview

  1. Remote MCP Server Support
    • Support for remote MCP servers using server-side events.
    • Access to history, MCP, and new task buttons in pop-out view.
    • Updated Requesty UX for model selection: search for model names directly.
  2. User Interface Enhancements
    • New UI for adding remote servers.
    • New tab for configuring local MCP servers.
    • Drag and drop files or folders into client chat.
  3. Functionality Improvements
    • Detects manual file edits to reduce diffedit errors.
    • Improved file mention searching and scoring logic.
    • Session-based browsing using local Chrome for debugging.
    • Auto-approve option for commands; more intelligent context shortening.
  4. Message Editing and Task Management
    • Ability to edit past messages and restore workspace to previous checkpoints.
    • New feature for creating tasks autonomously via slash commands.
  5. Checkpoint Feature Redesign
    • Checkpoints created frequently, displayed as line indicators on chat edge.
  6. Global Rules and Command Options
    • New Klein rules popover for enabling/disabling workspace/global rules.
    • Slash command menu for quick actions (e.g., creating new tasks).
    • Favorite toggles for models in the clin and open router providers.
  7. APIs and MCP Servers
    • Using Gemini 2.5 Flashf as a free API for various tasks.
    • Utilizing Deepseek V3 model for coding and frontend use; free via Samanova.
    • Gemini 2.5 Pro for complex tasks and Kubernetes for daily workflows.
    • Using fetch tool for URL scraping and Serp for web searches.
  8. Conclusion
    • Encouragement to try the new features and share feedback.