Caret's Exclusive Features
Caret is not simply a rebranded version of Cline. Built on Cline's solid foundation, Caret adds substantial enhancements that provide a better coding experience for developers around the world.
Feature Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Cline | Caret |
|---|---|---|
| Persona System | ❌ | ✅ |
| Dual Mode (Agent/Chatbot) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Prompt History (↑↓ keys) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Rule Priority System | ❌ | ✅ |
| Full Multilingual UI | ❌ | ✅ (4 languages) |
| Auto Provider Lookup | ❌ | ✅ |
Explore Caret's Exclusive Features
🎭 Persona System
Customize your AI's name and avatar to create your own coding partner that feels truly personal.
- 5 built-in personas (Caret, Oh Sarang, Madobe Ichika, Cyan Macin, Tando Ubuntu)
- Custom image upload (normal and thinking states)
- Define personality with persona.md file
🔄 Dual Mode System
Switch between two modes optimized for different types of work:
- Agent Mode: Autonomous AI partner with flexible conversation flow
- Chatbot Mode: Developer-led advisor with controlled AI responses
Note: Cline only supports a single Plan/Act approach
⌨️ Prompt History System
Quickly reuse previous inputs with ↑↓ arrow keys, just like in your terminal.
- Persistent storage (survives VS Code restarts)
- Up to 1000 history entries
- Automatic duplicate removal
📋 Rule Priority System
Intelligently merges multiple rule files with a clear priority order:
Priority: .caretrules > .clinerules > .cursorrules
- Automatically blocks duplicate rules (saves tokens)
- Only highest priority rules included in prompts
🤝 AI-Developer Knowledge Parity
How does Caret's AI share the same knowledge as developers to ensure high reliability? Introducing the open-source development workflow that serves as the foundation for Caret AI's transparency and trustworthiness.
🌍 Complete Multilingual Support
True multilingual support with both UI and documentation fully translated:
- Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese
- All settings and messages translated
- Language-specific documentation sites
🎨 OEM Brand Switching (Enterprise)
A system that allows real-time switching between Caret and CodeCenter branding.
- Private customization projects
- White-label solutions
Contact: support@caret.team
🚀 Provider Setup Automation (Related Feature)
When selecting an AI model, manually searching for available models can be tedious. Caret automates this process through integration with the LiteLLM API.
Automatic Model Lookup: When you select a provider, all AI models supported by that provider are automatically displayed. Choose OpenAI and you'll instantly see GPT-4, GPT-3.5-Turbo, and other available models. Select Anthropic and the Claude series appears.
Real-time Updates: By fetching the latest model information from the LiteLLM API in real-time, new AI models automatically appear in the list as they're released—no Caret update required.
Extensive Support: Supports over 100 AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini. Easily use models from diverse providers like Cohere, AI21 Labs, and Hugging Face.
Korean AI Company Partnership: Caret collaborates with Korean AI companies to support more providers. If you want to leverage AI models specialized for the Korean language, you'll soon be able to configure them easily in Caret.
Thanks to this automation, developers can quickly select their desired AI model and start coding without complex configuration steps.
💎 Caret Provider (Coming Soon)
Start immediately with free Gemini credits:
- No separate API key required
- Google Gemini support priority
- Free usage planned
Why Choose Caret?
Start Immediately
Begin coding right away with free Gemini credits—no API key setup required (coming soon).
Consistent Terminal UX
The prompt history system provides the same ↑↓ key experience as bash/zsh, making it feel natural for developers.
Your Personal AI
Customize your AI's name and avatar to your liking with the persona system.
Flexible Workflow
Agent mode is optimized for flexible conversations, while Chatbot mode is perfect for developer-led work.
Native Language Support
Enjoy a more comfortable experience with complete support for 4 languages, including Korean.
Getting Started
Caret includes all of Cline's features while providing an even better experience.