Roo Code
A team of AI coding agents in your editor, with custom modes.
- Stars
- 24.3K
- Forks
- 3.4K
- Open issues
- 1K
- Last commit
- 2026-05-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is Roo Code?
Roo Code (a Cline fork) adds customizable modes — Code, Architect, Ask, Debug and your own — so you can tailor agent behavior and permissions for different tasks.
Key features
- Custom modes and prompts
- Multi-file edits and terminal use
- MCP support
- Any model provider
System requirements
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- Notes
- VS Code.
How to install Roo Code
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
VS Code extension
- 1Install “Roo Code” from the VS Code Marketplace and configure a provider.
Strengths
- Very customizable
- Fast-moving feature set
Limitations
- Similar overlap with Cline
Roo Code alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roo Code A team of AI coding agents in your editor, with custom modes. | 24.3K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Cline Autonomous coding agent inside VS Code that asks before it acts. | 70.3K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Continue Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. | 36.2K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Aider AI pair programming in your terminal, with automatic git commits. | 49.6K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| opencode Open-source AI coding agent built for the terminal. | 213.6K | MIT | — | |
| Codex CLI OpenAI’s lightweight coding agent for your terminal. | 129.3K | Apache-2.0 | — |
FAQ
Is Roo Code free?
Yes — Roo Code is open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does Roo Code run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
Roo Code supports: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How do I install Roo Code?
1. Install “Roo Code” from the VS Code Marketplace and configure a provider.
What are the best Roo Code alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Cline, Continue, Aider, opencode. See the comparison table on this page.