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ArchivedLegacy IDE coding agentSource check · September 13, 2026

Roo Code (archived)

A formerly popular VS Code agent with custom modes; its official GitHub repository is archived.

Code EditingRepo UnderstandingTerminalMcpHuman ApprovalExperimental

Product briefing

What it is and how it fits a coding workflow

Roo Code’s archived project is still useful as a historical reference for mode-based IDE agents—Code, Architect, Ask, Debug and custom workflows—but it should not be recommended as an actively maintained install. The official repository states that it was archived on May 15, 2026 and that the extension was shut down. The same notice points users toward community fork ZooCode and Cline. If you already have Roo installed, treat it as legacy software and review extension permissions and update status before continuing to use it.

Best fit

  • Understanding the evolution of mode-based IDE agents
  • Existing users migrating an old workflow
  • Comparing community forks with maintained alternatives

Probably not your fit if…

New production adoption that depends on upstream fixes or current vendor support.

What stands out

  • ↗ Custom modes and approval-based tool workflows
  • ↗ Large historical community and public source tree
  • ↗ Migration notice names successor options

Trade-offs to check

  • ! Official extension shut down and repository archived
  • ! No assumption of future security updates or compatibility

Primary references

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This profile is an editorial comparison, not a performance benchmark. Product features, plans and availability can change; verify your required workflow before adopting it.

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