Cline (Upgraded) + Free APIs & Crazy MCPs I MIGHT SWITCH BACK TO CLINE!
AI Summary
Klein Upgrades Overview
- 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
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UX for model selection: search for model names directly.- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Checkpoint Feature Redesign
- Checkpoints created frequently, displayed as line indicators on chat edge.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conclusion
- Encouragement to try the new features and share feedback.