Roo Code

What This Does

Roo Code is an autonomous AI coding agent for VS Code. It can analyze codebases, write and modify files, run terminal commands, and iterate on complex development tasks. By connecting Roo Code to LLMAI, you get powerful model options with unified billing through your LLMAI account.

Setup

Step 1: Install Roo Code

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to the Extensions marketplace (Cmd+Shift+X or Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for Roo Code
4. Click Install

Step 2: Open Roo Code Settings

1. Click the Roo Code icon in the VS Code sidebar
2. Click the settings icon (gear) or the configuration button
3. Navigate to Providers or API Configuration

Step 3: Configure LLMAI

In the provider configuration:

Step 4: Save and Test

1. Save your configuration
2. Start a new Roo Code session
3. Enter a simple prompt to verify connectivity

Example prompt:

Analyze the structure of this project and summarize the main components.

Recommended Models for Roo Code

Troubleshooting

"Invalid API key" error

• Verify the key is correct at console.llmai.dev/keys
• Re-paste the key ensuring no extra spaces

"Model not found" error

• Ensure you selected OpenAI Compatible as the provider
• Use exact model slugs: gpt-5.4, gpt-5.3-codex, gemini-3.1-pro

Connection failures

• Verify Base URL is https://api.llmai.dev/v1 without trailing slash
• Check your network allows HTTPS connections to api.llmai.dev

Slow responses

• Use glm-5-turbo for faster responses
• Verify your balance at console.llmai.dev/billing

Roo Code can't modify files

• Check file permissions in your project directory
• Ensure Roo Code has the necessary VS Code permissions

Notes

• Roo Code can execute terminal commands — review actions before approving
• For long autonomous sessions, consider using gpt-5.3-codex for optimal code generation
• Token usage is per-interaction at the active model's rate
• All usage appears in your LLMAI dashboard in real-time
• Roo Code may create checkpoints — useful for reverting unwanted changes