Cline CLI v3.0.28 Changelog
What changed in Cline CLI v3.0.28, released 2026-06-19 — explained in plain English.
- A smoother sign-up process with better error handling.
- The main dashboard got a fresh look and new ways to find tools.
- The AI is now smarter about handling massive amounts of text so it doesn't freeze or slow down.
- Multi-tasking is faster and more reliable.
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This update is all about making the software easier to use right out of the box, while also working smarter behind the scenes to prevent crashes and speed things up. It matters most to developers who use this tool daily, as it cuts down on frustrating glitches and makes managing AI tasks a lot smoother.
What's new
- New sign-up flow: There's a new "ClinePass" onboarding process. This is basically a guided setup screen that lets you pick which AI model you want to use, and it does a better job of telling you if something goes wrong.
- Updated dashboard and tool hub: The main hub screen got a visual makeover. It now includes "primitive catalogs" (which are basically built-in menus of basic tools and building blocks you can use) and a special section just for your custom tweaks.
Improvements
- Instant settings: When you toggle "auto-approve" (a setting that lets the AI run certain tasks without asking for your permission first), it now takes effect immediately. You no longer have to restart the app for the change to register.
- Smarter text limits: AI models can only read a certain amount of text at once, called a "context budget." If a tool spits out a massive wall of text, the software now automatically trims it down so it doesn't blow through that limit and crash.
- Better multi-tasking: When the AI tries to use several tools at the exact same time (parallel tool-calls), the instructions guiding that process have been "hardened" (strengthened). This means your tasks finish faster and are less likely to fail halfway through.
- Smoother startup: "Feature flags" are behind-the-scenes switches that turn app features on or off. They now link directly to your user account ID the moment you open the app, making your startup experience more personalized and reliable.
Fixes
- Fixed AI model names: The display names for different AI models were getting mixed up. Now, the software correctly figures out and shows the proper name based on the specific model you chose.
Breaking changes
No breaking changes in this release.
This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Cline CLI official changelog ↗.
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