Roo Code — AI Coding Agent with Custom Modes

What is Roo Code?

Roo Code is a fork of Cline that adds customizable agent modes and boomerang task orchestration. You can define specialized modes (Architect, Coder, Reviewer) that collaborate with each other.

In one sentence: Roo Code is a VS Code AI coding agent (Cline fork) with custom agent modes, boomerang task orchestration, and multi-model routing — 10k+ GitHub stars.

For: Developers who need multiple specialized AI agents working together. Supports: Claude, GPT-4o, DeepSeek, OpenRouter.

Core Features

1. Built-In Agent Modes

Code, Architect, Ask, Debug.

2. Custom Modes

Create specialized agent roles with defined permissions and instructions.

3. Boomerang Orchestration

Modes automatically delegate tasks to each other, forming an AI team.

4. Multi-Model Routing

Different modes use different models to optimize cost.

FAQ

Q: Is it free? A: The extension is free and open source; LLM API calls are pay-as-you-go.

Q: Can I migrate from Cline? A: Yes — the API is compatible and configuration transfers directly.