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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	nissa-seru	jquanton	NyxJae	MuriloFP	elianiva
jr	d-oit	punkpeye	wkordalski	sachasayan	Smartsheet-JB-Brown
monotykamary	cannuri	feifei325	zhangtony239	qdaxb	xyOz-dev
pugazhendhi-m	shariqriazz	lloydchang	vigneshsubbiah16	dtrugman	Szpadel
chrarnoldus	diarmidmackenzie	psv2522	Premshay	lupuletic	kiwina
aheizi	PeterDaveHello	olweraltuve	hassoncs	ChuKhaLi	nbihan-mediware
RaySinner	afshawnlotfi	StevenTCramer	pdecat	noritaka1166	kyle-apex
emshvac	Lunchb0ne	SmartManoj	vagadiya	slytechnical	arthurauffray
upamune	NamesMT	taylorwilsdon	SannidhyaSah	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	jcbdev
Chenjiayuan195	julionav	SplittyDev	kohii	kinandan	jwcraig
shoopapa	im47cn	hongzio	hatsu38	GOODBOY008	forestyoo
dqroid	dairui1	bannzai	celestial-vault	axmo	asychin
amittell	tmsjngx0	Yoshino-Yukitaro	Yikai-Liao	zxdvd	vladstudio
nevermorec	PretzelVector	zetaloop	cdlliuy	user202729	student20880
shohei-ihaya	shaybc	seedlord	samir-nimbly	robertheadley	refactorthis
qingyuan1109	pokutuna	philipnext	oprstchn	nobu007	mosleyit
moqimoqidea	mlopezr	mecab	olup	lightrabbit	linegel
edwin-truthsearch-io	EamonNerbonne	dbasclpy	dflatline	Deon588	dleen
devxpain	chadgauth	bogdan0083	Atlogit	atlasgong	andreastempsch
alasano	QuinsZouls	HadesArchitect	alarno	nexon33	adilhafeez
adamwlarson	adamhill	AMHesch	tgfjt	maekawataiki	AlexandruSmirnov
samsilveira	01Rian	RSO	SECKainersdorfer	R-omk	Sarke
kvokka	ecmasx	mollux	marvijo-code	mamertofabian	monkeyDluffy6017
libertyteeth	shtse8	KanTakahiro	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!