Cline
1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0030 10/10Clinejection: an AI issue-triage workflow enabled arbitrary code execution on the CI runner
Github Copilot
4
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
4
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Security Vulnerability
4
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0004 10/10Copilot autocompleted AWS credentials into public repository
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Cline | Github Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 1 | 4 |
| Top Failure Mode | Security Vulnerability | Security Vulnerability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cline or Github Copilot more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Cline has 1 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Github Copilot has 4 (avg severity 10.0/10). Both agents show similar reliability profiles.
What are the main differences between Cline and Github Copilot failures?
Cline's most common failure mode is security vulnerability, while Github Copilot most commonly fails via security vulnerability. Cline has 1 critical incidents vs Github Copilot's 4.