Strongest current signal
Package downloads
522.2K/30d
Tracked on npm
▼ -60%
AI coding assistant with full codebase understanding.
Evidence spans packages, GitHub, developer discussion, and code adoption.
Evidence
Package demand leads here, with downstream usage and discussion filling in the picture.
Strongest current signal
522.2K/30d
Tracked on npm
27
Known dependents on npm
60.1K
Main repository stars
32/30d
Ranked #7 in category discussion
Summary
Cline shows both package demand and downstream use: 522.2K package downloads in the last 30 days and 811 public repositories importing its packages.
This summary draws from package registries, GitHub, developer discussion, and AI-Buzz collection where it adds real signal. As of April 11, 2026. Methodology
Research Brief
Three of the most widely used AI developer libraries posted month-over-month download declines in the last 30 days, according to new data from AI-Buzz. The drops are small: OpenAI 's PyPI package fell 0.6%, Anthropic 's dropped 1.2%, and LangChain dipped 0.4%. But the direction...
Sustainability and maintenance signals from the primary public repository.
Additional evidence
AI-Buzz collects a small set of signals that do not show up cleanly in package and repository feeds.
Public repositories and source files importing packages tied to Cline.
Background and reference details
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Cline is an AI coding assistant that understands your entire codebase. Provides context-aware code suggestions and explanations.
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AI coding assistant with full codebase understanding.
Historical metrics for Cline
Cline: npm Downloads down 42% (85.2K to 49.2K). GitHub Stars up 2% (59.0K to 60.1K). Contributors up 200% (1 to 3).
| Date | npm Downloads | GitHub Stars | Contributors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 85.2K | 59.0K | 1 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 61.0K | - | 1 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 74.5K | 59.8K | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 49.2K | 60.0K | 4 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 0 | 60.1K | 3 |