> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getunbound.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cline

> Learn how to configure Cline to use Unbound Security AI Gateway

## What is Cline?

Cline is an open source AI coding agent that brings frontier AI models directly to your IDE.

When integrated with the **Unbound Security AI Gateway**, all AI requests from Cline are securely routed through Unbound, enabling centralized guardrails, observability, and provider routing.

## Prerequisites

* **Unbound account** — Sign up at [gateway.getunbound.ai](https://gateway.getunbound.ai) if you don't have one
* **Cline extension** — Installed in VS Code or Cursor

## Get Your API Key

Go to [gateway.getunbound.ai/connect](https://gateway.getunbound.ai/connect) and copy your **API Key** and **Base URL**.

## Configuration

1. **Open Extensions** (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X)
2. **Search "Cline"** and **Install** the extension
3. **Open the Cline extension**
4. Select **"Bring your own API key"**
5. Set API Provider to **"OpenAI Compatible"**
6. **Base URL**: `https://api.getunbound.ai/v1`
7. **API Key**: Paste the API key from the connect page
8. **Select a model** (e.g., `gpt-4o`, `claude-sonnet-4-20250514`)
9. **Save & Continue**

## Usage

After configuration, Cline will automatically route all AI requests through the Unbound Gateway. All requests will be monitored, secured, and routed according to your organization's policy settings.

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