Roo Code
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🚀 Quick Start
Install Steps
- 1 Open VS Code, search for "Roo Code" in the extension marketplace and install
- 2 Open the Roo Code panel in the sidebar, select a role (Code/Architect/Debug) and model provider
- 3 Enter your API Key; recommended: Volcengine Ark Coding Plan (¥9.9 first month / ¥40 renewal) for budget-friendly China access
- 4 JetBrains users: search and install the separate Roo Code extension in the plugin marketplace
💲 Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 开源免费 | $0/mo | Unlimited (requires your own API Key) | Official → |
Roo Code
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