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Roo Code (prev. Roo Cline)

Connect with developers, contribute ideas, and stay ahead with the latest AI-powered coding tools.

Roo Code is an AI-powered autonomous coding agent that lives in your editor. It can:

• Communicate in natural language
• Read and write files directly in your workspace
• Run terminal commands
• Automate browser actions
• Integrate with any OpenAI-compatible or custom API/model
• Adapt its “personality” and capabilities through Custom Modes

Whether you’re seeking a flexible coding partner, a system architect, or specialized roles like a QA engineer or product manager, Roo Code can help you build software more efficiently.

Check out the CHANGELOG for detailed updates and fixes.

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🎉 Roo Code 3.12 Released

Roo Code 3.12 brings new features and improvements based on your feedback!

• Grok Support - Added the xAI provider and Grok reasoning effort options on OpenRouter.
• Diff Editing Improvements - Per-profile configuration and better string normalization for fewer errors.
• Checkpoint Enhancements - Faster and more reliable checkpoints.

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What Can Roo Code Do?

• 🚀 Generate Code from natural language descriptions
• 🔧 Refactor & Debug existing code
• 📝 Write & Update documentation
• 🤔 Answer Questions about your codebase
• 🔄 Automate repetitive tasks
• 🏗️ Create new files and projects

Quick Start

1. Install Roo Code
2. Connect Your AI Provider
3. Try Your First Task

Key Features

Multiple Modes

Roo Code adapts to your needs with specialized modes:

• Code Mode: For general-purpose coding tasks
• Architect Mode: For planning and technical leadership
• Ask Mode: For answering questions and providing information
• Debug Mode: For systematic problem diagnosis
• Custom Modes: Create unlimited specialized personas for security auditing, performance optimization, documentation, or any other task

Smart Tools

Roo Code comes with powerful tools that can:

• Read and write files in your project
• Execute commands in your VS Code terminal
• Control a web browser
• Use external tools via MCP (Model Context Protocol)

MCP extends Roo Code's capabilities by allowing you to add unlimited custom tools. Integrate with external APIs, connect to databases, or create specialized development tools - MCP provides the framework to expand Roo Code's functionality to meet your specific needs.

Customization

Make Roo Code work your way with:

• Custom Instructions for personalized behavior
• Custom Modes for specialized tasks
• Local Models for offline use
• Auto-Approval Settings for faster workflows

Resources

Documentation

• Basic Usage Guide
• Advanced Features
• Frequently Asked Questions

Community

• Discord: Join our Discord server for real-time help and discussions
• Reddit: Visit our subreddit to share experiences and tips
• GitHub: Report issues or request features

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Local Setup & Development

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm run install:all
   

3. Start the webview (Vite/React app with HMR):

   npm run dev
   

4. Debug: Press F5 (or Run → Start Debugging) in VSCode to open a new session with Roo Code loaded.

Changes to the webview will appear immediately. Changes to the core extension will require a restart of the extension host.

Alternatively you can build a .vsix and install it directly in VSCode:

npm run build

A .vsix file will appear in the bin/ directory which can be installed with:

code --install-extension bin/roo-cline-<version>.vsix

We use changesets for versioning and publishing. Check our CHANGELOG.md for release notes.

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Disclaimer

Please note that Roo Code, Inc does not make any representations or warranties regarding any code, models, or other tools provided or made available in connection with Roo Code, any associated third-party tools, or any resulting outputs. You assume all risks associated with the use of any such tools or outputs; such tools are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Such risks may include, without limitation, intellectual property infringement, cyber vulnerabilities or attacks, bias, inaccuracies, errors, defects, viruses, downtime, property loss or damage, and/or personal injury. You are solely responsible for your use of any such tools or outputs (including, without limitation, the legality, appropriateness, and results thereof).

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Contributing

We love community contributions! Get started by reading our CONTRIBUTING.md.

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Contributors

Thanks to all our contributors who have helped make Roo Code better!

mrubens	saoudrizwan	cte	samhvw8	daniel-lxs	a8trejo
ColemanRoo	stea9499	joemanley201	System233	hannesrudolph	nissa-seru
jquanton	KJ7LNW	NyxJae	MuriloFP	d-oit	punkpeye
monotykamary	Smartsheet-JB-Brown	feifei325	wkordalski	cannuri	lloydchang
vigneshsubbiah16	Szpadel	lupuletic	qdaxb	Premshay	psv2522
diarmidmackenzie	olweraltuve	PeterDaveHello	RaySinner	aheizi	afshawnlotfi
pugazhendhi-m	pdecat	kyle-apex	emshvac	Lunchb0ne	arthurauffray
zhangtony239	upamune	StevenTCramer	sammcj	p12tic	gtaylor
dtrugman	aitoroses	yt3trees	franekp	yongjer	vincentsong
vagadiya	teddyOOXX	eonghk	taisukeoe	heyseth	ross
philfung	nbihan-mediware	napter	mdp	SplittyDev	Chenjiayuan195
jcbdev	GitlyHallows	bramburn	benzntech	axkirillov	anton-otee
shoopapa	jwcraig	kinandan	kohii	lightrabbit	olup
mecab	im47cn	dqroid	dairui1	bannzai	axmo
ashktn	amittell	Yoshino-Yukitaro	moqimoqidea	mosleyit	nobu007
oprstchn	philipnext	pokutuna	refactorthis	ronyblum	samir-nimbly
shaybc	shohei-ihaya	student20880	cdlliuy	PretzelVector	nevermorec
AMHesch	adamwlarson	alarno	andreastempsch	atlasgong	Atlogit
bogdan0083	chadgauth	dleen	elianiva	dbasclpy	snoyiatk
linegel	celestial-vault	DeXtroTip	hesara	eltociear	Jdo300
shtse8	libertyteeth	mamertofabian	marvijo-code	kvokka	Sarke
01Rian	sachasayan	samsilveira	maekawataiki	tgfjt	tmsjngx0
vladstudio

License

Apache 2.0 © 2025 Roo Code, Inc.

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Enjoy Roo Code! Whether you keep it on a short leash or let it roam autonomously, we can’t wait to see what you build. If you have questions or feature ideas, drop by our Reddit community or Discord. Happy coding!