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Roo Code
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zhangifonly
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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/install roo-code
Description
Roo Code AI 编程助手，精通 VS Code 内 AI Agent、多模式切换、MCP 集成
Usage Guidance
This skill describes a powerful VS Code AI agent but is provided only as instructions (no code) and contains a few mismatches. Before installing or following its examples: (1) verify the extension’s publisher and extension id in the official VS Code Marketplace rather than running the shown CLI blindly, (2) never paste or provision secrets (GITHUB_TOKEN, OpenAI keys, etc.) unless you trust the publisher and understand what will access them, (3) be cautious about running npx commands that fetch packages at runtime—prefer pinned, official package releases, (4) review any .roomodes or .vscode/mcp.json files in a safe environment to see what external tools/APIs are being invoked, and (5) if you want to try it, test in an isolated project or VM with no sensitive data. The inconsistencies here are not proof of malice but do warrant caution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md describes a VS Code extension agent that performs file I/O, runs shell commands, and integrates MCP tools — that purpose is plausible. However, the skill bundle is instruction-only (no code, no install spec) and declares no required env vars or binaries even though the instructions show use of VS Code, npx, and environment tokens (e.g., GITHUB_TOKEN). Also the suggested extension id (RooVeterinaryInc.roo-cline) does not obviously match the skill name, which is a minor mismatch.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions encourage actions with broad scope: editing project files (.roomodes), reading .vscode/mcp.json, running npx to spawn MCP servers, and executing shell commands. Those capabilities can read and transmit project contents or run arbitrary packages. The SKILL.md also shows env interpolation (e.g., ${env:GITHUB_TOKEN}) even though no credentials are declared, which is a scope/authority gap.
Install Mechanism
There is no formal install spec (lowest platform install risk). However, the instructions tell users to install a VS Code extension via the marketplace and to run 'npx -y' to fetch MCP packages at runtime — both will pull third-party code from registries when used and could introduce risk depending on the package source.
Credentials
The skill's declared metadata requests no env vars, yet the documentation explicitly demonstrates using credentials (GITHUB_TOKEN, API keys for OpenAI/Anthropic/etc.). This mismatch is concerning: the skill expects or suggests secrets will be used, but does not declare or justify them in the metadata, increasing the chance of accidental credential exposure if users follow examples without understanding implications.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not forced always-on and is user-invocable; autonomous model invocation is enabled but that's the platform default. The skill does not request persistent platform privileges in its manifest.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install roo-code - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/roo-code - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Version 1.0.0 — Initial Release
- Introduced Roo Code: a powerful AI programming agent inside VS Code, supporting autonomous multi-step workflows.
- Supports file reading/writing with diff previews, terminal command execution, browser integration, and MCP server extension.
- Features multiple work modes (Code, Architect, Ask, Debug) for different development tasks.
- Allows teams to define custom roles and permissions via `.roomodes` files.
- Integrates with multiple LLM providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek, Ollama, OpenRouter).
- Strong open-source alternative to tools like Copilot, Cursor, and Cline, with advanced agent capabilities and high extensibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roo Code?
Roo Code AI 编程助手，精通 VS Code 内 AI Agent、多模式切换、MCP 集成. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 130 downloads so far.
How do I install Roo Code?
Run "/install roo-code" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Roo Code free?
Yes, Roo Code is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Roo Code support?
Roo Code is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Roo Code?
It is built and maintained by zhangifonly (@zhangifonly); the current version is v1.0.0.
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