Cline released 3.71.0 on March 6th. One of the most noticeable aspects of this update is that ChatGPT subscribers can now use GPT-5.4 directly. For those who were already running daily development and agency tasks in Cline, this was an immediately perceptible change.
In addition to model access, this release also adds a new Notification hook for reminders and completion boundaries. This change may not seem like a big deal, but it is very useful for users who need to connect agent execution with external notifications and workflow orchestration. It gives Cline a clearer event boundary and easier access to its own automation systems.
Another notable fix is the reliability of streamable HTTP MCP reconnection after disconnection. If this issue is unstable, it often directly affects the long task and multi-round call experience. Fixing this kind of underlying connection problem can improve the sense of stability during continuous use than adding a surface function alone.
Overall, 3.71.0 is not the kind of version with a lot of features, but it makes up for the model, notifications, and connection reliability at the same time. For those who use Cline as a productivity tool, this update is more practical.
FAQs
Q: What is the most talked about update for 3.71.0?
A: ChatGPT subscribers have added support for GPT-5.4.
Q: What does a Notification hook do?
A: It can trigger notifications at the border between reminders and task completion, making it easy to connect to external processes.
Q: Why is MCP reconnecting mentioned this time?
A: Because the restoration of connection stability will directly affect the long task execution experience.
Q: Is this version more functional or fixed?
A: Both, but the focus is more on practicality and stability.
Q: Is it worth upgrading for someone who regularly runs development tasks with Cline?
A: It's worth it, this version is directly helpful for model access and continuous running experience.
