Claude Cowork
1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Destructive Action
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0043 10/10Claude Cowork deleted 15 years of family photos when asked only to tidy temporary Office files
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
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Claude Cowork | Cline |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Top Failure Mode | Destructive Action | Security Vulnerability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude Cowork or Cline more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Claude Cowork has 1 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Cline has 1 (avg severity 10.0/10). Both agents show similar reliability profiles.
What are the main differences between Claude Cowork and Cline failures?
Claude Cowork's most common failure mode is destructive action, while Cline most commonly fails via security vulnerability. Claude Cowork has 1 critical incidents vs Cline's 1.