Roo-Code/README.md
Roo Code 9883416ba6 feat: rebrand Modes to Agents and rename built-in modes
- Rename built-in modes: Architect→Planner, Code→Coder, Debug→Debugger, Ask→Explainer, Orchestrator→Coordinator
- Update all user-facing strings from "Mode/Modes" to "Agent/Agents" across:
  - i18n translation files (all locales)
  - Website content (apps/web-roo-code)
  - UI components and source code
  - Documentation files
- Preserve "Cloud Agents" references (distinct from local agents)
- Keep internal code structure (mode.ts, Mode type, etc.) for backward compatibility
- Update test snapshots and fix test expectations
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Roo Code

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What Can Roo Code Do For YOU?

  • Generate Code from natural language descriptions and specs
  • Adapt with Agents: Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, and Custom Agents
  • Refactor & Debug existing code
  • Write & Update documentation
  • Answer Questions about your codebase
  • Automate repetitive tasks
  • Utilize MCP Servers

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Roo Code adapts to how you work:

  • Code Agent: everyday coding, edits, and file ops
  • Architect Agent: plan systems, specs, and migrations
  • Ask Agent: fast answers, explanations, and docs
  • Debug Agent: trace issues, add logs, isolate root causes
  • Custom Agents: build specialized agents for your team or workflow
  • Roomote Control: Roomote Control lets you remotely control tasks running in your local VS Code instance.

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Local Setup & Development

  1. Clone the repo:
git clone https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code.git
  1. Install dependencies:
pnpm install
  1. Run the extension:

There are several ways to run the Roo Code extension:

Development Agent (F5)

For active development, use VSCode's built-in debugging:

Press F5 (or go to Run → Start Debugging) in VSCode. This will open a new VSCode window with the Roo Code extension running.

  • Changes to the webview will appear immediately.
  • Changes to the core extension will also hot reload automatically.

Automated VSIX Installation

To build and install the extension as a VSIX package directly into VSCode:

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

This command will:

  • Ask which editor command to use (code/cursor/code-insiders) - defaults to 'code'
  • Uninstall any existing version of the extension.
  • Build the latest VSIX package.
  • Install the newly built VSIX.
  • Prompt you to restart VS Code for changes to take effect.

Options:

  • -y: Skip all confirmation prompts and use defaults
  • --editor=<command>: Specify the editor command (e.g., --editor=cursor or --editor=code-insiders)

Manual VSIX Installation

If you prefer to install the VSIX package manually:

  1. First, build the VSIX package:
    pnpm vsix
    
  2. A .vsix file will be generated in the bin/ directory (e.g., bin/roo-cline-<version>.vsix).
  3. Install it manually using the VSCode CLI:
    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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