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# Free Trial Setup Guide
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Get started with Roo Code in minutes using free AI provider trials! No credit card required for initial setup.
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## Quick Start Options
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### Option 1: OpenRouter (Recommended - Easiest Setup)
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OpenRouter offers **$1 in free credits** upon signup - enough for hundreds of interactions!
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1. **Sign up** at [openrouter.ai](https://openrouter.ai/auth/signup)
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2. **Get your API key** from [openrouter.ai/keys](https://openrouter.ai/keys)
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3. **Configure in Roo Code**:
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- Open VS Code Command Palette (`Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P`)
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- Type "Roo Code: Open Settings"
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- Select "OpenRouter" as your provider
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- Paste your API key
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- Choose a model (we recommend `anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet` for best results)
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### Option 2: Google Gemini (Most Generous Free Tier)
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Google offers **free usage** of Gemini 1.5 Flash with generous rate limits.
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1. **Get API key** at [aistudio.google.com](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey)
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- Sign in with your Google account
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- Click "Get API Key"
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- Create a new API key
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2. **Configure in Roo Code**:
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- Open VS Code Command Palette (`Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P`)
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- Type "Roo Code: Open Settings"
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- Select "Google Gemini" as your provider
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- Paste your API key
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- Select `gemini-1.5-flash` (free tier)
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### Option 3: Groq (Fastest Responses)
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Groq provides **free tier access** with extremely fast inference speeds.
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1. **Sign up** at [console.groq.com](https://console.groq.com/signup)
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2. **Create API key** at [console.groq.com/keys](https://console.groq.com/keys)
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3. **Configure in Roo Code**:
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- Open VS Code Command Palette (`Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P`)
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- Type "Roo Code: Open Settings"
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- Select "Groq" as your provider
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- Paste your API key
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- Choose `llama-3.3-70b-versatile` for best performance
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## Provider Comparison
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| Provider | Free Credits | Best For | Setup Difficulty |
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| ----------------- | ---------------------- | --------------------- | ---------------- |
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| **OpenRouter** | $1 free credits | Trying premium models | Easiest |
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| **Google Gemini** | Generous free tier | Extended usage | Easy |
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| **Groq** | Free tier | Fast responses | Easy |
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| **Anthropic** | $5 free (with phone) | Claude models | Moderate |
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| **OpenAI** | $5 free (new accounts) | GPT models | Moderate |
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## Configuration Tips
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### Setting Up Your First Model
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1. After adding your API key, Roo Code will show available models
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2. For best results, we recommend:
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- **Code generation**: Claude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4
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- **Quick tasks**: Gemini 1.5 Flash or Llama 3.3
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- **Budget-conscious**: Gemini Flash (free) or Claude Haiku
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### Switching Between Providers
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You can easily switch providers or use multiple providers:
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1. Open Roo Code settings
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2. Click "Add Provider" to configure additional providers
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3. Use the provider dropdown in the chat interface to switch
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## Troubleshooting
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### "Invalid API Key" Error
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- Double-check you've copied the entire key
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- Ensure no extra spaces before/after the key
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- Verify the key is active in your provider's dashboard
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### "Rate Limit Exceeded"
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- Free tiers have usage limits
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- Wait a few minutes and try again
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- Consider upgrading or switching providers
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### "Model Not Available"
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- Some models require paid accounts
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- Switch to a free-tier model in settings
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## Next Steps
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Once configured, try these to get started:
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1. **Test your setup**: Type "Hello, can you see this?" in Roo Code
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2. **Try Code mode**: Ask Roo to create a simple HTML file
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3. **Explore Architect mode**: Plan your next project
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4. **Use Debug mode**: Fix an existing code issue
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## Need Help?
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- **Documentation**: [docs.roocode.com](https://docs.roocode.com)
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- **Discord Community**: [discord.gg/roocode](https://discord.gg/roocode)
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- **Video Tutorials**: [YouTube Channel](https://youtube.com/@roocodeyt)
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**Pro Tip**: Start with OpenRouter for the easiest setup experience. You can always add more providers later!
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