Roo Code (prev. Roo Cline)

What is Roo Code?

Roo Code is an AI-powered autonomous coding agent that lives in the VS Code editor. It can communicate in natural language, read and write files, run terminal commands, automate browser actions, integrate with any OpenAI‑compatible or custom API/model, and adapt its personality through Custom Modes.

How to use Roo Code?

Install the extension from the VS Marketplace, then connect your AI provider and try your first task via the chat interface. Quick‑start documentation guides you through setup.

Key features of Roo Code

• Multiple Modes: Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, and unlimited Custom Modes
• Smart Tools: read/write files, run commands, control a browser, use MCP tools
• MCP Support: add unlimited custom tools via the Model Context Protocol
• Customization: custom instructions, custom modes, local models, auto‑approval
• Intelligent Context Management: configurable context condensing, manual condensing button
• OpenAI‑compatible & Custom APIs: works with any provider or your own models

Use cases of Roo Code

• Generate code from natural language descriptions
• Refactor and debug existing code
• Write and update documentation
• Answer questions about your codebase
• Automate repetitive tasks and create new files or projects

FAQ from Roo Code

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