Roo Code

Roo Code: Your AI-Powered Dev Team, Right in Your Editor

Roo Code is a VSCode extension that acts as an AI-powered development team directly within your code editor. It helps developers automate tasks, generate code, debug, and refactor existing code.

What is Roo Code? Roo Code provides a suite of AI agents that assist in various stages of the development process, functioning as a virtual development team within VSCode.

How does Roo Code work? Roo Code operates through different modes tailored for specific development tasks. These modes leverage AI to understand code context, generate new code, debug issues, and refactor existing code.

Key Features:

• Code Generation: Generate code from natural language descriptions and specifications.
• Adaptable Modes: Offers various modes like Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, and Custom Modes to adapt to different tasks.
• Code Refactoring & Debugging: Refactor and debug existing code to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Documentation: Write and update documentation to keep codebase information current.
• Question Answering: Provides fast answers and explanations about your codebase.
• Task Automation: Automates repetitive tasks to save time and effort.
• MCP Servers: Utilize MCP (Multi-Core Processing) Servers for enhanced performance.
• Roomote Control:Remotely control tasks running in your local VS Code instance.

Modes

• Code Mode: For everyday coding, edits, and file operations.
• Architect Mode: For planning systems, specifications, and migrations.
• Ask Mode: For quick answers, explanations, and documentation.
• Debug Mode: For tracing issues, adding logs, and isolating root causes.
• Custom Modes: Build specialized modes tailored for specific team needs or workflows.

How to use Roo Code?

1. Installation: Install the Roo Code extension from the VSCode marketplace.
2. Configuration: Configure the extension based on your project requirements.
3. Using Modes: Select the appropriate mode based on the task at hand, such as 'Code' for general coding or 'Debug' for troubleshooting.

Why choose Roo Code?

Roo Code helps developers:

• Increase Productivity: By automating repetitive tasks and generating code quickly.
• Improve Code Quality: By providing tools for debugging and refactoring.
• Enhance Collaboration: By providing clear documentation and explanations of the codebase.

Who is Roo Code for? Roo Code is for developers who:

• Want to automate their workflow.
• Need assistance with debugging and refactoring code.
• Want to improve their overall productivity.

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code.git
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   pnpm install
   

3. Run the Extension:
   • Development Mode (F5): Press F5 in VSCode to open a new window with the extension running.
   • Automated VSIX Installation:

     pnpm install:vsix [-y] [--editor=<command>]
     

   • Manual VSIX Installation:

     pnpm vsix
     code --install-extension bin/roo-cline-<version>.vsix
     

Resources

• Documentation: Official guide to install, configure, and master Roo Code.
• YouTube Channel: Tutorials and feature demonstrations.
• Discord Server: Community for real-time help and discussions.
• Reddit Community: Share experiences and see what others are building.
• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and track development.
• Feature Requests: Share ideas with the developers.

License

Roo Code is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License.

Enjoy Roo Code and explore what you can build with your AI-powered development team!