Roo Code

Roo Code · IDE extensions

Open sourceArchivedBYOKOpenAI API★ 24.3K

Former popular fork of Cline with multiple agent modes for VS Code; no longer maintained.

License: Apache-2.0
Platforms: VS Code
Own API keys: Yes
Checked: 2026-09-24

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Roo Code works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs

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FAQ

Is Roo Code free?

The code stays free under Apache-2.0, but the repository was archived in May 2026; consider Cline or Kilo Code instead.

Does Roo Code work with free models?

Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.

What license does Roo Code use?

Apache-2.0. The source code is open.