Clama

Clama is a coding assistant optimized for enterprise setups. This project is based on Cline.

Please note that you need a Clama API Key to use this extension. Please reach out to your company admin for assistance.

You should use Cline if you have the option to connect to any models from your machine, which is usually not possible in enterprise setups due to security, legal, and privacy reasons. Clama is ideal for enterprises where approved models and additional admin filters are available. Also, Clama doesn't support local MCP for security reasons. However, MCP orchestration will be part of server-side configuration in a future release.

This agent is a part of the Clama AI | Enterprise AI Platform and is a work in progress.

Features

Clama can handle complex software development tasks step-by-step. With tools that let it create and edit files, explore large projects, use the browser, and execute terminal commands (after you grant permission), it can assist you in ways that go beyond code completion or tech support. While autonomous AI scripts traditionally run in sandboxed environments, this extension provides a human-in-the-loop GUI to approve every file change and terminal command, offering a safe and accessible way to explore the potential of agentic AI.

1. Enter your task and add images to convert mockups into functional apps or fix bugs with screenshots.
2. Clama starts by analyzing your file structure and source code ASTs, running regex searches, and reading relevant files to get up to speed on existing projects. By carefully managing what information is added to context, Clama can provide valuable assistance even for large, complex projects without overwhelming the context window.
3. Once Clama has the information it needs, it can:
   • Create and edit files and monitor linter/compiler errors along the way, allowing it to proactively fix issues like missing imports and syntax errors on its own.
   • Execute commands directly in your terminal and monitor their output as it works, enabling it to react to dev server issues after editing a file.
   • For web development tasks, Clama can launch the site in a headless browser, click, type, scroll, and capture screenshots and console logs, allowing it to fix runtime errors and visual bugs.
4. When a task is completed, Clama will present the result to you with a terminal command like open -a "Google Chrome" index.html, which you can run with a click of a button.

TIP
Use the CMD/CTRL + Shift + P shortcut to open the command palette and type "Clama: Open In New Tab" to open the extension as a tab in your editor. This lets you use Clama side-by-side with your file explorer and see how it changes your workspace more clearly.

API and Model

Clama supports models configured by Clama AI or your admin.

The extension also keeps track of total tokens and API usage costs for the entire task loop and individual requests, keeping you informed of spending every step of the way.

Run Commands in Terminal

Clama can execute commands directly in your terminal and receive the output. This allows it to perform a wide range of tasks, from installing packages and running build scripts to deploying applications, managing databases, and executing tests, all while adapting to your dev environment and toolchain to get the job done right.

For long-running processes like dev servers, use the "Proceed While Running" button to let Clama continue with the task while the command runs in the background. As Clama works, it will be notified of any new terminal output along the way, allowing it to react to issues that may come up, such as compile-time errors when editing files.

Create and Edit Files

Clama can create and edit files directly in your editor, presenting you with a diff view of the changes. You can edit or revert Clama's changes directly in the diff view editor or provide feedback in chat until you're satisfied with the result. Clama also monitors linter/compiler errors (e.g., missing imports, syntax errors) so it can fix issues that arise along the way.

All changes made by Clama are recorded in your file's Timeline, providing an easy way to track and revert modifications if needed.

Use the Browser

Clama can launch a browser, click elements, type text, and scroll, capturing screenshots and console logs at each step. This allows for interactive debugging, end-to-end testing, and even general web use! This gives it autonomy in fixing visual bugs and runtime issues without requiring you to handhold or copy-paste error logs.

Add Context

• @url: Paste in a URL for the extension to fetch and convert to Markdown, useful when you want to give Clama the latest docs.
• @problems: Add workspace errors and warnings (from the Problems panel) for Clama to fix.
• @file: Adds a file's contents so you don't have to waste API requests approving file reads (with type-to-search for files).
• @folder: Adds a folder's files all at once to speed up your workflow even more.

Checkpoints: Compare and Restore

As Clama works through a task, the extension takes a snapshot of your workspace at each step. You can use the Compare button to see a diff between the snapshot and your current workspace, and the Restore button to roll back to that point.

For example, when working with a local web server, you can use Restore Workspace Only to quickly test different versions of your app. Then, use Restore Task and Workspace when you find the version you want to continue building from. This lets you safely explore different approaches without losing progress.

License

Copyright © 2025 Cranto Technology Inc.