Roo Code is AMAZING - AI VSCode Extension (better than Cursor?)

Roo Code is an open-source VS Code extension that transforms your coding workflow with AI. Unlike other AI-powered coding assistants, Roo Code lets you bring your own API key, giving you full control over your AI models and costs. It supports models like OpenAI's GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more via OpenRouter.

With customizable AI modes—including Code, Architect, and Ask—you can generate code, design system architectures, and get deep insights into your projects. It even features auto-approve actions, enhanced AI prompting, cost tracking, and live browser debugging!

In this video, we explore how Roo Code:
✅ Automates development workflows
✅ Supports multiple AI models
✅ Enhances AI prompts for better results
✅ Auto-approves files and commands
✅ Integrates browser-based debugging
✅ Helps you create full-stack applications effortlessly

If you're looking for an AI-powered alternative to Copilot, Cursor, or Codeium, Roo Code might just be your new favorite tool.

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Github: https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code
OpenRouter: https://openrouter.ai/

❤️ More about us
Radically better observability stack: https://betterstack.com/
Written tutorials: https://betterstack.com/community/
Example projects: https://github.com/BetterStackHQ

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???? Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Install & Setup
00:57 Showcase
02:08 HackerNews clone
04:32 Browser Automation
06:46 Cost downside
07:00 Inline Editing
07:27 Custom Settings
08:40 Prompt Settings
09:59 Creating a Mode
10:54 Custom Support Prompts
11:20 MCP Servers