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Roo Code
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Open-source Cline fork with modes and automation.
Roo Code is an open-source VS Code coding agent that began as a Cline fork and then built its own modes, automation, and product surface. It still runs in the editor, talks to models you configure, and can execute commands. Governance and packaging differ from Cline; treat them as sibling products, not aliases.
- Model support
- Multi-model
- Deployment
- Self-hosted
- Open source
- Yes
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Pricing model
- Mixed
- Added / updated
- 19 Aug 2026 / 19 Aug 2026
roocode.com · Docs · Source
Assessment
Roo Code extends the Cline lineage with modes and automation. Those features can help scheduled or semi-unattended VS Code workflows, but the project remains an editor plugin; other layers provide sandbox and fleet control.
Strengths
- Modes and automation beyond a single chat agent.
- Still open source with bring-your-own models.
- Active fork with its own docs and product site.
Limitations
- Fork drift. Skills and configs do not always port from Cline.
- Editor plugin; no fleet control plane.
- Verify the current license file; community forks have relicensed before.
Compare
- vs cline : Related VS Code agents with different product and governance choices.