Roo Code is an intelligent VS Code plugin that supports project analysis, code generation, and refactoring — making development smoother and more efficient.
Roo Code becomes more powerful with Coding Plan — delivering higher efficiency and stability in project management and code optimization.
When using Coding Plan, you need to configure the Coding API instead of the General API
Step 1: Install Roo Code Plugin
1. Open Extensions Marketplace
- Launch VS Code
- Click the Extensions Marketplace icon on the left sidebar
- Enter
Roo Code in the search bar
- Find the
Roo Code plugin
2. Install Plugin
- Click the
Install button to start installation
- After installation, select “Trust the Author”
Configuration Details
Fill in the information according to the specification:
- API Provider: Select
Anthropic
- Base URL:
https://api.vibecodecheap.com/v1/ai
- API Key: Enter your VibeCodeCheap API Key
- Model ID: Enter model name (e.g.,
claude-opus-4-20250514)
See Models for all available models.
Step 3: Permission Setup and Usage
Select the permissions you want to enable based on your needs:
- File read/write operations
- Auto-approve execution
- Project access permissions
2. Start Coding
Enter requirements in the input box, and Roo Code will assist with:
- Summarizing the current project structure
- Analyzing key modules and functionalities
- Code refactoring and optimization
- Generating documentation and comments
- Issue diagnosis and repair suggestions