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Roo Code (prev. Roo Cline)

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 3.9 Released

Roo Code has gone international in 3.9!

• Roo Code has been translated into 14 different languages! To see them all and change your settings, go to Settings -> Language.
• We now support both the stdio and SSE transports for MCP
• By popular demand, you can now batch delete history items
• Turn on text-to-speech in your settings to hear everything Roo has to say
• Want more control over your OpenRouter? Now you can pick a specific provider for your model.

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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 Veterinary, 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	jquanton	nissa-seru
NyxJae	hannesrudolph	MuriloFP	punkpeye	d-oit	monotykamary
lloydchang	vigneshsubbiah16	Szpadel	lupuletic	cannuri	Smartsheet-JB-Brown
Premshay	psv2522	olweraltuve	qdaxb	feifei325	RaySinner
wkordalski	afshawnlotfi	emshvac	Lunchb0ne	sammcj	dtrugman
aitoroses	yt3trees	yongjer	vincentsong	pugazhendhi-m	eonghk
philfung	pdecat	napter	mdp	jcbdev	GitlyHallows
benzntech	anton-otee	olup	lightrabbit	kohii	kinandan
im47cn	dqroid	dairui1	bannzai	ashktn	AMHesch
moqimoqidea	mosleyit	oprstchn	philipnext	refactorthis	samir-nimbly
shaybc	shohei-ihaya	student20880	teddyOOXX	PretzelVector	adamwlarson
alarno	andreastempsch	Atlogit	dleen	dbasclpy	celestial-vault
franekp	DeXtroTip	hesara	eltociear	KJ7LNW	libertyteeth
mamertofabian	marvijo-code	Sarke	heyseth	tgfjt	vladstudio
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License

Apache 2.0 © 2025 Roo Veterinary, 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!