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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	sachasayan
cannuri	feifei325	zhangtony239	qdaxb	vigneshsubbiah16	shariqriazz
lloydchang	Szpadel	dtrugman	diarmidmackenzie	psv2522	Premshay
lupuletic	xyOz-dev	pugazhendhi-m	aheizi	PeterDaveHello	olweraltuve
jr	nbihan-mediware	RaySinner	afshawnlotfi	pdecat	kyle-apex
emshvac	ChuKhaLi	Lunchb0ne	vagadiya	slytechnical	arthurauffray
upamune	StevenTCramer	sammcj	p12tic	noritaka1166	gtaylor
aitoroses	anton-otee	heyseth	taisukeoe	NamesMT	avtc
dlab-anton	eonghk	ronyblum	teddyOOXX	vincentsong	yongjer
SmartManoj	ashktn	franekp	yt3trees	benzntech	axkirillov
bramburn	hassoncs	snoyiatk	GitlyHallows	ross	philfung
napter	mdp	SplittyDev	jcbdev	julionav	Chenjiayuan195
nevermorec	kohii	kinandan	jwcraig	shoopapa	im47cn
hongzio	hatsu38	GOODBOY008	dqroid	dairui1	bannzai
axmo	asychin	amittell	Yoshino-Yukitaro	Yikai-Liao	zxdvd
vladstudio	tmsjngx0	tgfjt	PretzelVector	zetaloop	zeozeozeo
cdlliuy	student20880	shohei-ihaya	shaybc	seedlord	samir-nimbly
robertheadley	refactorthis	pokutuna	philipnext	oprstchn	nobu007
mosleyit	moqimoqidea	mlopezr	mecab	olup	lightrabbit
celestial-vault	linegel	dbasclpy	Deon588	dleen	devxpain
chrarnoldus	chadgauth	olearycrew	bogdan0083	Atlogit	atlasgong
andreastempsch	alasano	QuinsZouls	HadesArchitect	alarno	nexon33
adilhafeez	adamwlarson	AMHesch	maekawataiki	SannidhyaSah	samsilveira
mr-ryan-james	Ruakij	01Rian	RSO	R-omk	Sarke
kvokka	ecmasx	marvijo-code	mamertofabian	monkeyDluffy6017	libertyteeth
shtse8	ksze	Jdo300	hesara	DeXtroTip	pfitz

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!