Roo-Code
by RooCodeIncRoo Code gives you a whole dev team of AI agents in your code editor.
About Roo-Code
Roo-Code is a TypeScript open-source ide extensions project by RooCodeInc. Roo Code gives you a whole dev team of AI agents in your code editor. With 24,261 GitHub stars and 3,327forks, it's one of the IDE Extensions tools worth knowing. You can download the source, browse it on GitHub, or read the full setup guide in the README below.
From the project README
Roo Code
Your AI-Powered Dev Team, Right in Your Editor
<details> <summary>🌐 Available languages</summary>
- English
- Català
- Deutsch
- Español
- Français
- हिंदी
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Italiano
- 日本語
- 한국어
- Nederlands
- Polski
- Português (BR)
- Русский
- Türkçe
- Tiếng Việt
- 简体中文
- 繁體中文
- ...
What Can Roo Code Do For YOU?
- Generate Code from natural language descriptions and specs
- Adapt with Modes: Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, and Custom Modes
- Refactor & Debug existing code
- Write & Update documentation
- Answer Questions about your codebase
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Utilize MCP Servers
Modes
Roo Code adapts to how you work:
- Code Mode: everyday coding, edits, and file ops
- Architect Mode: plan systems, specs, and migrations
- Ask Mode: fast answers, explanations, and docs
- Debug Mode: trace issues, add logs, isolate root causes
This is an excerpt from the project's own README, quoted here for reference. Read the full README on GitHub →
Roo-Code — FAQ
What is Roo-Code?
Roo Code gives you a whole dev team of AI agents in your code editor.
Is Roo-Code free to use?
Yes. Roo-Code is open-source and free. You can browse the source on GitHub or download it here at no cost — no signup required.
How do I install and run Roo-Code?
Download the latest source as a ZIP from GitHub (or clone the main branch), then follow the setup steps in the README below.
What language is Roo-Code written in?
Roo-Code is primarily written in TypeScript.
How popular is Roo-Code?
Roo-Code has 24,261 stars and 3,327 forks on GitHub, and was last updated 5/15/2026 — a useful signal of how actively it's maintained and trusted by developers.