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What is Roo Code?

Roo Code is an AI-powered autonomous coding agent that lives in your editor (VS Code). It can communicate in natural language, read and write files directly in your workspace, run terminal commands, automate browser actions, and integrate with any OpenAI-compatible or custom API/model. It is designed for developers who want a flexible, conversational coding partner.

How to use Roo Code?

Install Roo Code from the VS Code Marketplace, then connect your AI provider and try your first task. For local development, clone the repository, run npm run install:all to install dependencies, and use npm run dev for the webview with hot module replacement. Debug by pressing F5 in VS Code, or build a .vsix file with npm run build.

Key features of Roo Code

• Multiple specialized modes (Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, Custom Modes)
• Reads and writes files, executes terminal commands, and controls a web browser
• Integrates with MCP (Model Context Protocol) for unlimited custom tools
• Customizable via custom instructions, custom modes, local models, and auto‑approval settings
• Compatible with any OpenAI‑compatible API or custom model provider
• Built‑in support for Groq and Chutes