YourAI-PoweredDev Team, Right in Your Editor.
Supercharge your editor with AI that understands your codebase, streamlines development, and helps you write, refactor, and debug with ease.
Powerful features for modern developers.
Everything you need to build faster and write better code.
Your AI Dev Team in VS Code
Roo Code puts a team of agentic AI assistants directly in your editor, with the power to plan, write, and fix code across multiple files.
Multiple Specialized Modes
From coding to debugging to architecture, Roo Code has a mode for every dev scenario—just switch on the fly.
Deep Project-wide Context
Roo Code reads your entire codebase, preserving valid code through diff-based edits for seamless multi-file refactors.
Open-Source and Model-Agnostic
Bring your own model or use local AI—no vendor lock-in. Roo Code is free, open, and adaptable to your needs.
Guarded Command Execution
Approve or deny commands as needed. Roo Code automates your dev workflow while keeping oversight firmly in your hands.
Fully Customizable
Create or tweak modes, define usage rules, and shape Roo Code’s behavior precisely—your code, your way.
Automated Browser Actions
Seamlessly test and verify your web app directly from VS Code—Roo Code can open a browser, run checks, and more.
Empowering developers worldwide.
Join thousands of developers who are revolutionizing their workflow with AI-powered assistance.
"Roo Code is an absolute game-changer! 🚀 It makes coding faster, easier, and more intuitive with its smart AI-powered suggestions, real-time debugging, and automation features. The seamless integration with VS Code is a huge plus, and the constant updates ensure it keeps getting better"
"Easily the best AI code editor. Roo Code has the best features and capabilities, along with the best development team. I swear, they're the fastest to support new models and implement useful functionality whenever users mention it... simply amazing."
"Roo Code is one of the most inspiring projects I have seen for a long time. It shapes the way I think and deal with software development."
"I switched from Windsurf to Roo Code in January and honestly, it's been a huge upgrade. Windsurf kept making mistakes and being dumb when I ask it for things. Roo just gets it. Projects that used to take a full day now wrap up before lunch. "
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Roo Code and how it can transform your development workflow.
Roo Code is an open-source, AI-powered coding assistant that runs in VS Code. It goes beyond simple autocompletion by reading and writing across multiple files, executing commands, and adapting to your workflow—like having a whole dev team right inside your editor.
Open & Customizable: Roo Code is open-source and allows you to integrate any AI model (OpenAI, Anthropic, local LLMs, etc.). Multi-File Edits: It can read, refactor, and update multiple files at once for more holistic changes. Agentic Abilities: Roo Code can run tests, open a browser, or do deeper tasks than a typical AI autocomplete. Permission-Based: You control and approve any file changes or command executions.
Yes! Roo Code is completely free and open-source. You'll only pay for the AI model usage if you use a paid API (like OpenAI). If you choose free or self-hosted models, there's no cost at all.
Yes. Because Roo Code is an extension in your local VS Code, your code never leaves your machine unless you connect to an external AI API. Even then, you control exactly what is sent to the AI model. You can use tools like .rooignore to exclude sensitive files, and you can also run Roo Code with offline/local models for full privacy.
Roo Code is model-agnostic. It works with: OpenAI models (GPT-3.5, GPT-4, etc.), Anthropic Claude, Local LLMs (through APIs or special plugins), Any other API that follows Roo Code's Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Likely yes! Roo Code supports a wide range of languages—Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, etc. Since it leverages the AI model's understanding, new or lesser-known languages may also work, depending on model support.
Install Roo Code from the VS Code Marketplace (or GitHub). Add your AI keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, or other) in the extension settings. Open the Roo panel (the rocket icon) in VS Code, and start typing commands in plain English!
Absolutely. Roo Code uses efficient strategies (like partial-file analysis, summarization, or user-specified context) to handle large codebases. Enterprises especially appreciate the on-prem or self-hosted model option for compliance and security needs.
Yes. Roo Code was designed with enterprise in mind: Self-host AI models or choose your own provider. Permission gating on file writes and commands. Auditable: The entire code is open-source, so you know exactly how it operates.
Yes! One of Roo Code's superpowers is command execution (optional and fully permission-based). It can: Run npm install or any terminal command you grant permission for. Execute your test suites. Open a web browser for integration tests.
Roo Code shines for both serious enterprise development and casual "vibe coding." You can ask it to quickly prototype ideas, refactor on the fly, or provide design suggestions—without a rigid, step-by-step process.
Yes, please do! Roo Code is open-source on GitHub. Submit issues, suggest features, or open a pull request. There's also an active community on Discord and Reddit if you want to share feedback or help others.
Check out: Official Documentation for setup and advanced guides. Discord & Reddit channels for community support. YouTube tutorials and blog posts from fellow developers showcasing real-world usage.
Install Roo Code — Open & Flexible
Roo Code is open-source, model-agnostic, and developer-focused. Install from the VS Code Marketplace or the CLI in minutes, then bring your own AI model.
code --install-extension RooVeterinaryInc.roo-cline