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Roo Code

An open-source, VS Code-native AI agent that acts as a full-stack developer with deep filesystem access and planning capabilities.

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Overview

Roo Code (formerly Cline) is a powerful VS Code extension that allows you to connect your own LLM API keys for a fully transparent, cost-controllable development experience. It excels at multi-file editing, debugging, and executing terminal commands to fix errors automatically, making it a favorite for privacy-conscious hackers who want granular control over their token spend.

Best for

Budget-conscious teams using local LLMs or cheap API keys
Complex refactoring across large codebases
Teams needing full transparency on token usage

Trade-offs

vs Cursor

Roo Code is better for cost control and privacy (BYOK); Cursor is better for out-of-the-box ease of use and proprietary model optimizations.

What XeroHack pre-wires

When you pick Roo Code in the interview, the engine emits these files into your scaffold:

Architect mode for planning
Engineer mode for coding
Debug mode for fixing tests

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