Roo Code
Discontinued: the open-source VS Code agent with custom modes (architect, code, debug) was shut down on May 15, 2026 and its repo archived; the team now builds Roomote, and roocode.com redirects there. Cline and the community fork ZooCode are the suggested alternatives.
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⚠️ Archived: the GitHub repository is read-only and the project is no longer maintained.
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About Roo Code
Roo Code is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Discontinued: the open-source VS Code agent with custom modes (architect, code, debug) was shut down on May 15, 2026 and its repo archived; the team now builds Roomote, and roocode.com redirects there. Cline and the community fork ZooCode are the suggested alternatives. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source (archived). Maturity: Archived (discontinued, shut down May 15, 2026). We last checked the official link on 2026-10-17.
What is Roo Code?
Roo Code is discontinued. Its official README says the Roo Code extension was shut down on May 15, 2026, and the repository is archived. It remains under the Apache 2.0 license, so the code can still be read and forked.
Before the shutdown, Roo Code was an open-source AI coding agent for VS Code. It could generate code from natural-language specs, refactor and debug existing code, write documentation, answer questions about a codebase and use MCP servers, with Code, Architect, Ask, Debug and custom modes. The README points users to Cline, the project Roo Code was forked from, and to ZooCode, a community fork.
Sources: github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18.
Who is Roo Code for?
Existing Roo Code users planning a migration, and developers studying its mode-based agent design. New users should start with an actively maintained alternative.
Roo Code at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: RooCodeInc/Roo-Code · 24,271 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Status: Archived: the GitHub repository is read-only and no longer maintained
Key features
- Discontinued: the extension shut down on May 15, 2026, and the repo is archived
- Was a VS Code coding agent with Code, Architect, Ask, Debug and custom modes
- MCP server support
- Apache 2.0 code you can still fork
- Suggested alternatives: Cline and the community fork ZooCode
Roo Code FAQ
What is Roo Code?
Roo Code is discontinued. Its official README says the Roo Code extension was shut down on May 15, 2026, and the repository is archived. It remains under the Apache 2.0 license, so the code can still be read and forked.
Who is Roo Code for?
Existing Roo Code users planning a migration, and developers studying its mode-based agent design. New users should start with an actively maintained alternative.
Is Roo Code free?
Roo Code's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source (archived). Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Roo Code open source?
Yes. Roo Code is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
Is Roo Code still available?
No. The Roo Code extension was shut down on May 15, 2026, according to its official README, and the repository is archived. Billing questions go to billing@roocode.com.
What are alternatives to Roo Code?
Similar tools include Cline, Cursor, Oh My Claudecode, Windsurf, Semble and Ralph for Claude Code.
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