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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 3.18 Released

Roo Code 3.18 brings powerful new features and improvements based on your feedback!

• Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview Models - Access the latest Gemini Flash models for faster and more efficient responses.
• Intelligent Context Condensing Button - New button in task header lets you intelligently condense content with visual feedback.
• YAML Support for Mode Definitions - Create and customize modes more easily with YAML support.

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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/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pnpm install
   

3. Run the extension:

Press F5 (or Run → Start Debugging) in VSCode to open a new window with Roo Code running.

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:

pnpm 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	hannesrudolph	KJ7LNW	stea9499	canrobins13	joemanley201
System233	nissa-seru	jquanton	NyxJae	MuriloFP	d-oit
punkpeye	wkordalski	monotykamary	Smartsheet-JB-Brown	elianiva	cannuri
feifei325	zhangtony239	qdaxb	vigneshsubbiah16	shariqriazz	lloydchang
sachasayan	Szpadel	dtrugman	diarmidmackenzie	psv2522	Premshay
lupuletic	xyOz-dev	pugazhendhi-m	aheizi	PeterDaveHello	olweraltuve
jr	nbihan-mediware	RaySinner	afshawnlotfi	emshvac	kyle-apex
pdecat	Lunchb0ne	vagadiya	arthurauffray	upamune	StevenTCramer
sammcj	p12tic	noritaka1166	gtaylor	ChuKhaLi	aitoroses
ross	heyseth	taisukeoe	avtc	dlab-anton	eonghk
ronyblum	teddyOOXX	vincentsong	yongjer	SmartManoj	ashktn
franekp	yt3trees	benzntech	axkirillov	anton-otee	bramburn
hassoncs	snoyiatk	GitlyHallows	jcbdev	Chenjiayuan195	julionav
SplittyDev	mdp	napter	philfung	GOODBOY008	hatsu38
hongzio	im47cn	shoopapa	jwcraig	kinandan	kohii
lightrabbit	nevermorec	dqroid	dairui1	bannzai	axmo
asychin	amittell	Yoshino-Yukitaro	Yikai-Liao	zxdvd	vladstudio
NamesMT	PretzelVector	zetaloop	zeozeozeo	cdlliuy	student20880
slytechnical	shohei-ihaya	shaybc	seedlord	samir-nimbly	robertheadley
refactorthis	pokutuna	philipnext	oprstchn	nobu007	mosleyit
moqimoqidea	mlopezr	mecab	olup	DeXtroTip	pfitz
celestial-vault	linegel	dbasclpy	Deon588	dleen	devxpain
chadgauth	olearycrew	bogdan0083	Atlogit	atlasgong	andreastempsch
alasano	QuinsZouls	HadesArchitect	alarno	adilhafeez	adamwlarson
AMHesch	tmsjngx0	tgfjt	maekawataiki	SannidhyaSah	samsilveira
mr-ryan-james	Ruakij	01Rian	RSO	R-omk	Sarke
kvokka	ecmasx	marvijo-code	mamertofabian	monkeyDluffy6017	libertyteeth
shtse8	ksze	Jdo300	hesara

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!