How to use Roo Code as your own local free AI Agent ?

Roo Code is a powerful, AI-powered coding agent designed to revolutionize how developers build software—right from within their favorite editor, Visual Studio Code. Formerly known as Roo Cline, Roo Code acts as your all-in-one dev team by embedding intelligent, autonomous agents directly into your workflow.

With Roo Code, you can describe features in natural language, and it will generate, refactor, debug, and document code seamlessly. It can read/write files, execute terminal commands, and even automate browser tasks—making it more than just an assistant, but a capable collaborator. It integrates smoothly with OpenAI-compatible models and supports custom APIs, enabling tailored workflows for tasks such as QA, security audits, or architecture planning.

Its modular system includes various specialized modes (Code, Architect, Debug, Ask, and customizable Custom Modes) to fit every development need. Thanks to its Model Context Protocol (MCP), Roo Code also supports infinite extension through plugins and external tools.

Whether you’re a solo dev, part of a startup, or building at scale, Roo Code empowers you to move faster, automate repetitive tasks, and stay focused on solving complex problems—all with AI-powered autonomy, right in your IDE.

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