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Roo Code

Coding agent by Roo Code, Inc.

DiscontinuedOpen source · Apache-2.0Verified Oct 22, 2026
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Discontinued open-source VS Code coding agent, forked from Cline, known for its Code, Architect, Ask, Debug and custom modes. Its developer shut it down on 2026-05-15 and archived the repository.

Key facts

Type
Coding agent · IDE extension
Pricing
Free tool; you pay for API usage
Free tier
The extension was free with your own API keys. It was discontinued on 2026-05-15 and will receive no further updates.
License
Apache-2.0
Models
Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, Mistral, Qwen, GLM, Kimi, MiniMax, OpenRouter, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, LiteLLM and other OpenAI-compatible providers, VS Code Language Model API, Local models via Ollama, LM Studio
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux
Bring your own API key
Yes
Local models
Yes
MCP support
Yes
Self-hostable
No
GitHub stars
24,270
Last commit
May 15, 2026

Best for

  • Historical reference only; existing users should migrate
  • Former users looking for a continuation (the community fork Zoo Code, or Cline)

Pros

  • Apache-2.0 source remains available for forking
  • Community fork Zoo Code continues development
  • Final version still installs from the VS Code Marketplace with your own API keys

Cons

  • Discontinued: no further updates, bug fixes or security patches
  • Roo Code Cloud, Roo Code Router and the MCP marketplace were removed or shut down
  • Official docs site and roocode.com have been taken down or redirected
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