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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 3.21 Released

Roo Code 3.21 brings major new features and improvements based on your feedback!

• Roo Marketplace Launch - The marketplace is now live! The marketplace is now live! Discover and install modes and MCPs easier than ever before.
• Gemini 2.5 Models - Added support for new Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, and Flash Lite models.
• Excel File Support & More - Added Excel (.xlsx) file support and numerous bug fixes and improvements!

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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 vsix

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	hannesrudolph
KJ7LNW	a8trejo	ColemanRoo	canrobins13	stea9499	joemanley201
System233	jquanton	nissa-seru	NyxJae	jr	MuriloFP
elianiva	d-oit	punkpeye	wkordalski	sachasayan	Smartsheet-JB-Brown
monotykamary	cannuri	xyOz-dev	feifei325	zhangtony239	qdaxb
shariqriazz	pugazhendhi-m	vigneshsubbiah16	lloydchang	dtrugman	Szpadel
chrarnoldus	diarmidmackenzie	olweraltuve	psv2522	Premshay	lupuletic
kiwina	aheizi	PeterDaveHello	afshawnlotfi	RaySinner	nbihan-mediware
ChuKhaLi	hassoncs	emshvac	kyle-apex	noritaka1166	pdecat
SannidhyaSah	StevenTCramer	Lunchb0ne	SmartManoj	vagadiya	slytechnical
dleffel	arthurauffray	upamune	NamesMT	taylorwilsdon	sammcj
Ruakij	p12tic	gtaylor	aitoroses	mr-ryan-james	heyseth
taisukeoe	avtc	dlab-anton	eonghk	kcwhite	ronyblum
teddyOOXX	vincentsong	yongjer	zeozeozeo	ashktn	franekp
yt3trees	anton-otee	benzntech	axkirillov	bramburn	olearycrew
snoyiatk	GitlyHallows	ross	philfung	napter	mdp
SplittyDev	jcbdev	julionav	Chenjiayuan195	kinandan	jwcraig
shoopapa	im47cn	hongzio	hatsu38	GOODBOY008	forestyoo
dqroid	dairui1	bannzai	axmo	asychin	amittell
Yoshino-Yukitaro	Yikai-Liao	zxdvd	vladstudio	tmsjngx0	tgfjt
maekawataiki	nevermorec	PretzelVector	zetaloop	cdlliuy	user202729
student20880	shohei-ihaya	shaybc	seedlord	samir-nimbly	robertheadley
refactorthis	qingyuan1109	pokutuna	philipnext	village-way	oprstchn
nobu007	mosleyit	moqimoqidea	mlopezr	mecab	olup
lightrabbit	kohii	AlexandruSmirnov	edwin-truthsearch-io	EamonNerbonne	dbasclpy
dflatline	Deon588	dleen	devxpain	chadgauth	brunobergher
thecolorblue	bogdan0083	benashby	Atlogit	atlasgong	andreastempsch
alasano	QuinsZouls	HadesArchitect	alarno	nexon33	adilhafeez
adamwlarson	adamhill	AMHesch	samsilveira	01Rian	RSO
SECKainersdorfer	R-omk	Sarke	kvokka	ecmasx	mollux
marvijo-code	markijbema	mamertofabian	monkeyDluffy6017	libertyteeth	shtse8
Rexarrior	KanTakahiro	ksze	Jdo300	hesara	DeXtroTip
pfitz	celestial-vault	linegel

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!