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System prompt : https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/eed9ee98/src/core/prompts/system.ts

• You have access to two tools for working with files: write_to_file and replace_in_file. Understanding their roles and selecting the right one for the job will help ensure efficient and accurate modifications.

Cline creates new files using the write_to_file tool. This process involves several components working together:

• The user requests to create a new file through the chat interface
• Cline processes this request and uses the write_to_file tool
• The system shows a preview of the file to be created
• Upon approval, the file is created in the specified location