Coordinate multi-mode coding-agent work in the IDE with Roo Code
Use Roo Code modes to plan, implement, debug, and review coding-agent work from inside VS Code while keeping edits, commands, model choices, and MCP tool use visible to the operator.
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Roo Code is a VS Code coding-agent extension for running task-specific development workflows through modes such as Architect, Code, Ask, Debug, Orchestrator, and custom modes. Use this skill when an operator needs a repeatable handoff between planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and review without leaving the editor.
What this skill actually does
The workflow is to select or switch modes for the current phase, assign models or profiles where appropriate, let Roo read files and propose or apply edits, run commands with operator visibility, and use MCP-connected tools when the task needs external context. The scope boundary is mode-orchestrated coding work in the editor: this is not a generic IDE assistant listing, and it should be invoked for structured multi-step development where task specialization and visible file/command operations matter.
Inputs and prerequisites: VS Code; Roo Code extension; configured model provider/API key as needed; optional MCP servers.
Setup notes: Install Roo Code from the Visual Studio Marketplace, configure a model provider/profile, then switch between Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, Orchestrator, or custom modes for the task.
Source and verification boundary: use https://docs.roocode.com/ as the canonical reference before running the workflow; keep commands, API calls, CLI usage, and generated outputs reviewable against that upstream source.
Framework fit: publish this as a Multi-Framework workflow only when the operator can invoke the documented toolchain directly, rather than treating the upstream project as a generic product listing.