Cline Updates Model Defaults and Fixes Technical Issues

What happened

Cline has rolled out a new update that includes cloud sessions, allowing users to run tasks in a hosted sandbox using a GitHub repo and branch of their choice. The release also updates model defaults and addresses several technical issues.

The default model for Cline when no selection is made is now Gemini 4 Argon, which is the first model in the recommended list. Other providers, such as OpenRouter, continue to use their respective default models, like Claude Sonnet 5.5.

Why it matters

The changes to model defaults and catalog entries may impact users who do not specify particular models, as the defaults are now aligned with newer versions. Additionally, the technical fixes, such as handling long requests to local models and ensuring correct handling of OpenAI Compatible URLs, improve the reliability and user experience.

Key details

The update includes several technical adjustments, such as ensuring that images and files attached to answers are passed to the model instead of being discarded. It also fixes issues with long requests to local models like LM Studio and Ollama, which no longer result in a 'BodyTimeoutError' after 5 minutes of silence if the server is still processing.

Cline will retry a provider error up to 3 times before failing the turn if a response is interrupted mid-stream. Additionally, the model catalog has been expanded to include new providers, with some using MiniMax M3 as their default model.