1
Install Extension
Install the Roo Code extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
2
Restart VS Code
Restart VS Code; the Roo Code extension icon will appear in the left sidebar.
3
Setup Account and API Key
Complete the onscreen prompts to set up your account and provide your AI provider API key (e.g., OpenAI, OpenRouter).
4
Configure Embeddings
Select and configure your embedding provider and vector database for codebase indexing.
5
Select Mode and Use
Choose a specialized mode and issue natural language tasks to the AI assistant.