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What is Roo Code?

Roo Code is an open source VS Code AIProgramming AssistantIt supports access to OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and many other models, with the ability to read, write, debug and execute commands across files, almost like a virtual development team. It has multiple built-in modes (coding, debugging, architectural design, Q&A, etc.), and personalized workflows with custom commands, codebase indexing, and MCP extensions.

Roo Code offers the advantage of privacy and security, with all operations taking place locally, and users being able to access them via the .rooignore Roo Code is a smart assistant for developers. Whether it's for day-to-day coding, system refactoring, testing and deployment, or enterprise-level governance, Roo Code significantly improves efficiency and collaboration, making it the ideal intelligent assistant for developers.

Roo Code's main features

1. Multi-functional modes (Modes)

Roo Code provides several working modes to suit different types of tasks:

• Code mode: daily coding tasks
• Architect Model: System Design and Project Planning
• The Ask model: answering questions and providing feedback
• Debug Mode: Systematic Debugging Recommendations
• Orchestrator model: complex task organization and execution
• Custom Modes: Unlimited professional roles can be defined, such as security auditing, performance optimization, etc.

2. Smart tool integration

• File reading and writing: can read and write the entire workspace file, support for multiple file editing
• Terminal command execution: it can be implemented, for example, by npm installCommands to run tests, etc. (user approval required)
• Browser Automation: Interacting with the website through the built-in browser, screenshots, form manipulation, support for Claude Sonnet models
• MCP Extended Capabilities: Access to external APIs, databases, customization tools, etc. through the Model Context Protocol.

3. Advanced support functions

• Custom InstructionsDefine coding styles, decision rules, etc. for flexible application at global/project/model level.
• Codebase Semantic Indexing (Codebase Indexing): builds semantic search for projects via embedding, supports fuzzy natural language queries, free configurability
• Automated Approval and Task Iteration: Roo suggests changes (in the form of diffs) and waits for you to confirm them manually before executing them, supporting automated and controlled interventions

4. Model and version support

• Supports OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini and other models, and API key management can be unified through OpenRouter.

• Highlights of the latest version features include:

  • v3.23: Grok-4 model support, codebase indexing officially stabilized, new task to-do list
  • v3.21.4: Built-in Claude Code provider for direct access to advanced Claude models
  • v3.25 (GitHub): added message queuing, multi-command processing, custom slash commands, and Gemini tooling capabilities

Scenarios for using Roo Code

• Daily Coding: Rapid generation of functions, files, modules to handle repetitive tasks
• Refactoring and Debugging: Cross-document refactoring, systematic troubleshooting of bugs
• Prototyping and Architecture: Planning the system architecture and generating the base code in Architect mode.
• Automated Testing and Deployment: Run tests, execute terminal commands, or web tests to increase efficiency.
• Queries and Documentation: Ask mode for deciphering code meanings, generating and updating documentation.
• business management (as a study)Centralized governance, cost control and security audits for large teams with Roo Code Cloud.

How to use Roo Code?

1. Installation of plug-ins
   Search for the "Roo Code" plugin in VS Code and install it, or install it via VSIX.

2. Configuration Model Provider
   Open the Roo Code sidebar and fill in the API key (OpenAI / Anthropic / OpenRouter, etc.), Claude 3.7 Sonnet is recommended.

3. Starting the first mission
   Enter a natural language command in the sidebar, e.g. "Write a Python function...", and Roo will suggest modifications, read/writes, or commands that you can approve step-by-step.

4. Using advanced features

• • set up Custom Instructions Customized Behavior
  • start using Codebase Indexing Doing Intelligent Search
  • configure MCP Services Extended functionality
  • utilization Browser Use Realization of automated web page operations (model-specific support required)

Why Roo Code?

• Open source and free: Roo Code itself is free, the only cost is the modeling API you use, the option of self-hosted models is even more cost-effective!
• Highly customizableFlexible configuration of models, patterns, tools and commands to meet individualized development processes.
• Powerful cross-document capabilities: Handles multiple file editing and complex operations far beyond traditional autocomplete.
• Privacy and Security: code local execution, permission approval mechanism is perfect, suitable for personal and business use
• Continuous Iteration and Active Community: Frequent version updates, active community (Reddit, GitHub, Discord)
• Wide range of adaptation scenarios: Covering the full range of AI assistant needs, from day-to-day tasks, to architecture planning, to enterprise governance.