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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion .roomodes
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- read
- command
- - edit
- fileRegex: (\.(md|mdx)$|sidebars\.ts$)
- fileRegex: (\.(md|mdx)$|sidebars\.ts$|docusaurus\.config\.ts$)
description: Documentation files and sidebar configuration
- mcp
source: project
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Roo Code is composed of a few products:
- **Roo Code VS Code** (the extension) is 100% free
- **Roo Code Cloud Provider** (the model provider) offers both free and paid models
- **Roo Code Router** (the model provider) offers both free and paid models
- **Roo Code Cloud Agents** (the automous agents) are a paid feature as they incur infrastructure costs

In order to use paid models via our provider and to run Cloud agents, you need credits.
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The Roo Code Extension is free and [open-source](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/).
The Roo Code Cloud platform is also free, but some functionality is paid.

In both cases, Roo Code relies on external LLM inference providers (like [Anthropic](providers/anthropic), [OpenAI](providers/openai), [OpenRouter](providers/openrouter), [Requesty](providers/requesty), etc.) for its AI capabilities. We also offer [our own provider](/roo-code-provider/overview) as an alternative.
In both cases, Roo Code relies on external LLM inference providers (like [Anthropic](providers/anthropic), [OpenAI](providers/openai), [OpenRouter](providers/openrouter), [Requesty](providers/requesty), etc.) for its AI capabilities. We also offer [Roo Code Router](/roo-code-router/overview) as an alternative.
These providers typically charge for API usage based on the number of tokens processed. You will need to create an account and obtain an API key from your chosen provider. Learn more [about providers and how to set them up](/providers/) for details.

### What are the risks of using Roo Code?
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Each API provider has its own process for obtaining an API key. See the [Setting Up Your First AI Provider](/getting-started/connecting-api-provider) for links to the relevant documentation for each provider.

If you use the [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/roo-code-provider/overview), you don't need an API key.
If you use the [Roo Code Router](/roo-code-router/overview), you don't need an API key.

### Can I use Roo Code with local models?
Yes, Roo Code supports running models locally using [Ollama](/providers/ollama) and [LM Studio](/providers/lmstudio). See [Using Local Models](/advanced-usage/local-models) for instructions.
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A great model to start is **Claude Sonnet 4.5**, which offers a lot of power at a reasonable price point. To get it going, choose a provider:

- **Roo Code Cloud Provider (Recommended):** the easiest way to access multiple providers tested with Roo Code. No API needed. To get started, just choose Roo Code Cloud as a provider and follow instructions. [Learn more about it](/roo-code-provider/overview).
- **Roo Code Router (Recommended):** the easiest way to access multiple providers tested with Roo Code. No API needed. To get started, just choose Roo Code Router as a provider and follow instructions. [Learn more about it](/roo-code-router/overview).

- **OpenRouter:** Provides access to multiple AI models from different labs through a single API key. Great for flexibility and getting started reasonably fast. To get an API key, [follow these instructions <LucideIcon name="ArrowRight" />](/providers/openrouter#getting-an-api-key)

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1. Open the Roo Code panel by clicking the Roo Code icon (<KangarooIcon />) in the VS Code Activity Bar
2. In the welcome screen, choose your LLM provider.
3. If you choose the Roo Code Cloud provider, just connect your account and choose `anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5` from the dropdown. You're set.
3. If you choose the Roo Code Router, just connect your account and choose `anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5` from the dropdown. You're set.
4. If you chose another provider, paste the API key you copied from it into the right field and continue
5. Select your model (it should be called `claude-sonnet-4-5` or `anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5`) and complete the process.

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"cloud": false
},
{
"id": "providers/roo-code-cloud",
"title": "Roo Code Cloud",
"id": "providers/roo-code-router",
"title": "Roo Code Router",
"extension": true,
"cloud": true
},
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"cloud": true
}
]
}
}
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Yeah, it's a lot.

- **Want it to JustWork™?** Go with the [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/roo-code-provider/overview) for a curated selection and the easiest setup with no API keys required
- **Want it to JustWork™?** Go with the [Roo Code Router](/roo-code-router/overview) for a curated selection and the easiest setup with no API keys required
- **Want access to many models?** Try [OpenRouter](/providers/openrouter) for a single API to 100+ models
- **Want to optimize for specific models?** Use the first part provider for each of them (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc)
- **Looking for local/offline models?** Check out [Ollama](/providers/ollama) or [LM Studio](/providers/lmstudio)
- **Looking for local/offline models?** Check out [Ollama](/providers/ollama) or [LM Studio](/providers/lmstudio)
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---
sidebar_label: Roo Code Cloud
sidebar_label: Roo Code Router
description: The easiest way to get started with AI coding. Access premium models like grok-code-fast-1 and code-supernova for free with zero configuration.
keywords:
- roo code router
- roo code cloud
- roo provider
- free ai models
- easy setup
- no api key
---

# Roo Code Cloud Provider
# Roo Code Router

To make it as smooth as possible to use Roo Code, which depends on a provider service for LLM inference, we've built the Roo Code Cloud Provider.
To make it as smooth as possible to use Roo Code, which depends on a provider service for LLM inference, we've built the Roo Code Router.

There's no need for a separate subscription or managing API keys. It's fully integrated into our suite of products and easy to get started. It features:

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- Paid models provided at cost, with no mark-up
- The same pre-paid credit mechanism you'll use for Roo Code Cloud Agents

[Learn more and how to get started <LucideIcon name="ArrowRight" />](/roo-code-provider/overview)
[Learn more and how to get started <LucideIcon name="ArrowRight" />](/roo-code-router/overview)
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For the complete, up-to-date model list and capabilities, see [xAI's documentation](https://docs.x.ai/docs).

:::info Grok Code Fast - Free Access in Roo Code
`grok-code-fast-1` is available for **free** through the [Roo Code Cloud provider](/providers/roo-code-cloud) during the promotional period. When using the xAI provider directly in Roo Code, standard pricing will apply once established. This model was previously known as "roo/sonic" and has been renamed. For free access within Roo Code, use the Roo Code Cloud provider instead of the xAI provider.
:::

---

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Pricing varies by model. Refer to the [xAI documentation](https://console.x.ai/) for current pricing information.

**Note:** `grok-code-fast-1` is available for free through the [Roo Code Cloud provider](/providers/roo-code-cloud) during the promotional period. Standard pricing will apply when using the xAI provider directly in Roo Code.
**Note:** `grok-code-fast-1` is available for free through [Roo Code Router](/providers/roo-code-router) during the promotional period. Standard pricing will apply when using the xAI provider directly in Roo Code.
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Roo Code Cloud transforms AI development with autonomous [Cloud Agents](./cloud-agents) that work independently in the cloud. Instead of just assisting you in your editor, these agents can plan, code, review, and fix issues autonomously, accessible directly from **GitHub PRs**, **Slack messages**, or the **web browser**.

It also augments the Roo Code VS Code extension capabilities by adding:
- Access to the [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/roo-code-provider/overview)
- Access to the [Roo Code Router](/roo-code-router/overview)
- [Task Sync](./task-sync) to access your entire task history in one place
- [Task sharing](./task-sharing) to access specific tasks with friends or co-workers
- [Roomote Control](./roomote-control) to start/stop and control tasks in the Extension while away from your computer
- [Token usage analytics](./analytics) to understand where your tokens and dollars are going

And, in the [Team plan](./team-plan), adds team-oriented features:
- Centralized LLM inference billing without managing API keys (with the [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/roo-code-provider/overview))
- Centralized LLM inference billing without managing API keys (with the [Roo Code Router](/roo-code-router/overview))
- Team-wide task history and token usage analytics
- Shared Cloud Agent team (with centralized billing)
- Centralized integration with Github and Slack (not one per user)
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- **[Directly sign up for a Roo Code account](https://app.roocode.com/sign-up)** and set up your agent team
- Or **[sign up for a Roo Code account from the VS Code extension](/roo-code-cloud/login)** to your account

If you chose the Roo Code Cloud Provider when signing up, you already have an account and only need to sign in.
If you chose the Roo Code Router when signing up, you already have an account and only need to sign in.

## Managing your account

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- **My Settings:** to change settings specific to you or to cancel/delete your personal Roo Code cloud account (under "Open Profile").
- **Organization Settings:** to change [global settings](/roo-code-cloud/team-plan#capabilities) for your Team.
- **Docs:** to come here, so meta :)
- **Help:** to start an in-app chat with our team
- **Help:** to start an in-app chat with our team
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The team plan is designed for teams to work together using the Roo Code suite, be it the Extension, Cloud or a combination of both.

It allows for:
- Centralized LLM inference billing without managing API keys (with the [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/roo-code-provider/overview))
- Centralized LLM inference billing without managing API keys (with [Roo Code Router](/roo-code-router/overview))
- Team-wide task history and token usage analytics
- Shared Cloud Agent team (with centralized billing)
- Centralized integration with Github and Slack (not one per user)
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- Task lists (in the Home and Agent pages, showing team-wide tasks)


We're constantly expanding and tweaking team-oriented functionality, so if you need something else, don't hesitate to get in touch via [support@roocode.com](mailto:support@roocode.com).
We're constantly expanding and tweaking team-oriented functionality, so if you need something else, don't hesitate to get in touch via [support@roocode.com](mailto:support@roocode.com).
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---
description: The Roo Code Cloud is the easiest way to use Roo Code without additional accounts and dealing with API keys
description: Roo Code Router is the easiest way to use Roo Code without additional accounts or managing API keys
keywords:
- Roo Code Cloud
- Roo Code Cloud Provider
- Roo Code Router
- LLM
- Models
---

# Roo Code Cloud Provider Overview
# Roo Code Router Overview


To make it as smooth as possible to use Roo Code, which depends on a provider service for LLM inference, we've built the Roo Code Cloud Provider.
To make it as smooth as possible to use Roo Code, which depends on a provider service for LLM inference, we've built the Roo Code Router.

You don't have to use our provider to use Roo Code (you can choose from dozens), but it's the easiest way to do it, since it only needs your Roo Code Cloud account and offers a selection of models we tested and approved to work with Roo Code:
- State of the art models from the top frontier labs (including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAi, etc)
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You can always find the current pricing [on our website](https://roocode.com/provider) or the Roo Code Cloud app, under ["Models"](https://app.roocode.com/models).

:::info Looking for free inference?
When you sign up for a Roo Code Cloud account, you'll be given a number of "Free Minutes" to try the product out (you'll see a cute gift box icon). Those free minutes cover both the [Cloud Agent](/roo-code-cloud/cloud-agents) run time _and_ inference via the Roo Code Cloud provider (which, as we established, cost credits). Those can't be used in the extension.
When you sign up for a Roo Code Cloud account, you'll be given a number of "Free Minutes" to try the product out (you'll see a cute gift box icon). Those free minutes cover both the [Cloud Agent](/roo-code-cloud/cloud-agents) run time _and_ inference via Roo Code Router (which, as we established, cost credits). Those can't be used in the extension.

If you want free inference in the extension, choose a free model (or another provider which may offer it to you for free).
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### Roo Code Cloud Agents

When choosing a model to power your agent, just pick the Roo Code Cloud provider.
When choosing a model to power your agent, just pick the Roo Code Router.
There aren't really any more instructions needed :)

### Roo Code VS Code Extension
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### In 3rd-party tools

Since it's designed to make it easier to use Roo, we don't make the provider
available in other products. There's no API key for you to copy and use elsewhere.
available in other products. There's no API key for you to copy and use elsewhere.
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### Version 3.39

* [3.39](/update-notes/v3.39) (Combined)
* [3.39.3](/update-notes/v3.39.3) (2026-01-10)
* [3.39.2](/update-notes/v3.39.2) (2026-01-09)
* [3.39.1](/update-notes/v3.39.1) (2026-01-08)
* [3.39.0](/update-notes/v3.39.0) (2026-01-08)

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- Connected to Roo Code Cloud account — see [Connect to Roo Code Cloud](/roo-code-cloud/connect)

**How to enable Sonic**
1. Open Settings → Providers and set Provider to **Roo Code Cloud**.
1. Open Settings → Providers and set Provider to **Roo Code Router**.
2. In the model selector, choose **Sonic**.

> 📚 Documentation: See [Connect to Roo Code Cloud](/roo-code-cloud/connect) and [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/providers/roo-code-cloud).
> 📚 Documentation: See [Connect to Roo Code Cloud](/roo-code-cloud/connect) and [Roo Code Router](/providers/roo-code-router).

## Bug Fixes

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## Documentation Updates

- ask_followup_question: simplifies the prompt guidance for clearer authoring ([#7191](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7191)) — see [ask_followup_question tool](/advanced-usage/available-tools/ask-followup-question).
- ask_followup_question: simplifies the prompt guidance for clearer authoring ([#7191](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7191)) — see [ask_followup_question tool](/advanced-usage/available-tools/ask-followup-question).
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A massive thank-you to our partners at xAI and to all of you — over 100B tokens (and counting!) ran through Sonic during stealth! Your incredible adoption and helpful feedback shaped Grok Code Fast into the powerful model it is today.

**Important:** Grok Code Fast remains **FREE** when accessed through the [Roo Code Cloud provider](/providers/roo-code-cloud) during the promotional period. Using it directly through the xAI provider will incur standard charges once pricing is established.
**Important:** Grok Code Fast remains **FREE** when accessed through [Roo Code Router](/providers/roo-code-router) during the promotional period. Using it directly through the xAI provider will incur standard charges once pricing is established.

> **📚 Documentation**: See [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/providers/roo-code-cloud) for free access or [xAI Provider](/providers/xai) for direct configuration.
> **📚 Documentation**: See [Roo Code Router](/providers/roo-code-router) for free access or [xAI Provider](/providers/xai) for direct configuration.

## Built-in /init Command

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* **Issue Fixer Mode**: Added missing todos parameter in new_task tool usage ([#7391](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7391))
* **Privacy Policy Update**: Updated privacy policy to clarify proxy mode data handling (thanks jdilla1277!) ([#7255](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7255))
* **Dependencies**: Updated drizzle-kit to v0.31.4 ([#5453](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/5453))
* **Dependencies**: Updated drizzle-kit to v0.31.4 ([#5453](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/5453))
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