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Roo Code

Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code and JetBrains with 24K+ GitHub stars. Multi-mode workflows, BYOK, and MCP integration.

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## Overview Roo Code is an open-source AI coding agent with 24K+ GitHub stars, available for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. A Cline fork with enhanced autonomous capabilities, it offers multi-mode workflows (Code, Ask, Architect, Debug, Orchestrator), BYO API key control, and MCP integration. ## Key Features - **Multi-Platform** — VS Code and JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.) - **Multi-Mode Workflows** — Code, Ask, Architect, Debug, and Orchestrator modes - **BYO API Key** — Use any OpenAI-compatible provider (Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, etc.) - **MCP Support** — Connect to external tools via Model Context Protocol - **Custom Modes** — Define specialized agent configurations for specific tasks - **Multi-File Editing** — Edit multiple files in a single interaction - **Browser Automation** — Use browser tools for web-related tasks - **Custom Instructions** — Project-level and mode-specific instruction files ## Pricing Free and open source. You pay only for the API usage of your chosen model provider. ## Links - **Website**: [roocode.com](https://roocode.com) - **GitHub**: [github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code)