Add release notes for Roo Code v3.25.18 and update v3.25 description to include Sonic model (#312)

Author: hannesrudolph

.roorules

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This ensures links work correctly in the built documentation while maintaining c
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 ## Release Notes "thank you"
-Remove thank yous for daniel-lxs, cte, hannesrudolph, jr, roomote, app/roomote, dleffel or mrubens in release notes
+Do not thank daniel-lxs, cte, hannesrudolph, jr, roomote, app/roomote, dleffel or mrubens in release notes
 
 
 ## Misc

docs/providers/roo-code-cloud.md

@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+---
+sidebar_label: Roo Code Cloud
+description: Access the free roo/sonic AI model through Roo Code Cloud. No API keys or payment required during the promotional period.
+keywords:
+  - roo code cloud
+  - roo provider
+  - sonic model
+  - free ai model
+  - cloud authentication
+  - no api key
+image: /img/social-share.jpg
+---
+
+# Roo Code Cloud Provider
+
+Access the free "roo/sonic" model through Roo Code Cloud authentication. No API keys or usage costs during the promotional period.
+
+:::note
+- Requires Roo Code Cloud account
+- Internet connection required
+- Prompts and completions are logged for model improvement
+- Available during promotional period only
+:::
+
+---
+
+## Setup
+
+1. **Connect to Roo Code Cloud:**
+   - Click the account icon (<Codicon name="account" />) in Roo Code panel
+   - Sign in with GitHub, Google, or email
+   - See [Login Guide](/roo-code-cloud/login) if needed
+
+2. **Select Provider:**
+   - Open Roo Code Settings (<Codicon name="gear" />)
+   - Choose "Roo Code Cloud" from the API Provider dropdown
+   - Select the model "Sonic"
+
+---
+
+## Model
+
+**roo/sonic**:
+- Context Window: 262,144 tokens
+- Max Output: 16,384 tokens
+- Image Support: No
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**"Authentication required"**: Connect to Roo Code Cloud via the account icon.
+
+**"No session token"**: Sign out and back in to refresh your session.
+
+**Connection issues**: Check internet connection and restart VS Code if needed.

docs/update-notes/index.md

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ This section contains notes about recent updates to Roo Code, listed by version
 
 ## Version 3.25
 
+*   [3.25.18](/update-notes/v3.25.18) (2025-08-19)
 *   [3.25.17](/update-notes/v3.25.17) (2025-08-18)
 *   [3.25.16](/update-notes/v3.25.16) (2025-08-17)
 *   [3.25.15](/update-notes/v3.25.15) (2025-08-14)

docs/update-notes/v3.25.18.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+---
+description: Update to Roo Code 3.25.18 to access Sonic — a stealth model from a major AI provider — featuring a 262,144‑token context and a 72‑hour free access window, plus provider improvements and bug fixes.
+keywords:
+  - roo code 3.25.18
+  - sonic model
+  - provider updates
+  - bug fixes
+image: /img/social-share.jpg
+---
+
+# Roo Code 3.25.18 Release Notes (2025-08-19)
+
+Update to Roo Code 3.25.18 to access Sonic — a stealth model from a major AI provider — with a massive 262,144‑token context and FREE 72‑hour access. This release also includes provider enhancements and reliability fixes.
+
+## Sonic (Stealth Model)
+
+Sonic is now available in Roo Code ([#7207](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7207)) ([#7212](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7212)) ([#7218](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7218))  — a stealth model from a major AI provider designed for long‑range, context‑rich work:
+
+- 262,144‑token context lets you work across very large codebases, logs, and transcripts in one session.
+- FREE for 72 hours so you can try Sonic with real tasks.
+
+> Important: Sonic is delivered via Roo Code Cloud. To get this model to work, you must connect your IDE to Roo Code Cloud. See [Roo Code Cloud sign in](/roo-code-cloud/login).
+
+**Prerequisites**
+- Roo Code v3.25.18 or later
+- Connected to Roo Code Cloud account — see [Roo Code Cloud sign in](/roo-code-cloud/login)
+
+**How to enable Sonic**
+1. Open Settings → Providers and set Provider to **Roo Code Cloud**.
+2. In the model selector, choose **Sonic**.
+
+> 📚 Documentation: See [Roo Code Cloud sign in](/roo-code-cloud/login) and [Roo Code Cloud Provider](/providers/roo-code-cloud).
+
+## Bug Fixes
+
+- LM Studio models: prevents duplicate entries (case‑insensitive) (thanks fbuechler!) ([#7185](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7185))
+- Reasoning usage: respects enableReasoningEffort setting, avoiding unintended reasoning costs (thanks ikbencasdoei!) ([#7049](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/7049))
+
+## 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).

docs/update-notes/v3.25.mdx

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
-description: Roo Code 3.25 introduces custom slash commands, Gemini web tools, image support, message queueing, Cerebras AI provider, cost limits, and many quality-of-life improvements.
+description: Roo Code 3.25 introduces Sonic stealth model with 262K context, custom slash commands, Gemini web tools, image support, message queueing, Cerebras AI provider, cost limits, and many quality-of-life improvements.
 keywords:
   - roo code 3.25
+  - sonic model
   - custom slash commands
   - gemini tools
   - image support
@@ -13,7 +14,7 @@ image: /img/social-share.jpg
 
 # Roo Code 3.25 Release Notes
 
-This release brings powerful new capabilities to Roo Code, including custom slash commands for workflow automation, enhanced Gemini models with web access, comprehensive image support, seamless message queueing for uninterrupted conversations, the new Cerebras AI provider, and auto-approved cost limits for budget control.
+This release brings powerful new capabilities to Roo Code, including the Sonic stealth model with 262,144-token context and 72-hour free access, custom slash commands for workflow automation, enhanced Gemini models with web access, comprehensive image support, seamless message queueing for uninterrupted conversations, the new Cerebras AI provider, and auto-approved cost limits for budget control.
 
 ### Custom Slash Commands
 
@@ -194,9 +195,15 @@ Critical fixes that improve stability and compatibility:
 * **Native Ollama API**: Fixed Ollama models to use native API instead of OpenAI compatibility layer for improved performance and reliability
 * **Terminal Reuse**: Fixed terminal reuse logic to properly handle terminal lifecycle management
 * **LM Studio Models**: Fixed duplicate model entries by implementing case-insensitive deduplication, ensuring models appear only once in the provider configuration
+* **Reasoning Usage**: Fixed enableReasoningEffort setting not being respected when determining reasoning usage, avoiding unintended reasoning costs
 
 ### Provider Updates
 
+* **Sonic Model Integration**: Added support for the Sonic stealth model through Roo Code Cloud provider:
+  - 262,144-token context window for processing large documents and codebases
+  - Free 72-hour access period for evaluation
+  - Thinking token controls for managing reasoning budget
+  - Max output tokens increased to 16,384 for longer responses
 * **GPT-5 Model Support**: Added support for OpenAI's latest GPT-5 model family:
   - `gpt-5-2025-08-07`: The full GPT-5 model, now set as the default for OpenAI Native provider
   - `gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07`: A smaller, faster variant for quick responses
@@ -242,4 +249,8 @@ Critical fixes that improve stability and compatibility:
 * **Mode Configuration**: Updated PR reviewer rules and mode configuration ([#6391](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/6391), [#6428](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/6428))
 * **Navigator Global Error**: Resolved errors by updating mammoth and bluebird dependencies ([#6363](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/6363))
 * **Nightly Build Fixes**: Resolved marketplace freezing issues with separate changelog ([#6449](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/pull/6449))
-* **Cloud Provider Profile Sync**: Added support for syncing provider profiles from the cloud, enabling automatic synchronization across devices and team collaboration
+* **Cloud Provider Profile Sync**: Added support for syncing provider profiles from the cloud, enabling automatic synchronization across devices and team collaboration
+
+### Documentation Updates
+
+* **ask_followup_question Tool**: Simplified the prompt guidance for clearer authoring, making it faster to create effective follow-up questions

sidebars.ts

@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ const sidebars: SidebarsConfig = {
         'providers/openai-compatible',
         'providers/openrouter',
         'providers/requesty',
+        'providers/roo-code-cloud',
         'providers/sambanova',
         'providers/unbound',
         'providers/vertex',
@@ -212,14 +213,15 @@ const sidebars: SidebarsConfig = {
           label: '3.25',
           items: [
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25', label: '3.25 Combined' },
+            { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.18', label: '3.25.18' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.17', label: '3.25.17' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.16', label: '3.25.16' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.15', label: '3.25.15' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.14', label: '3.25.14' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.13', label: '3.25.13' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.12', label: '3.25.12' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.11', label: '3.25.11' },
-                        { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.10', label: '3.25.10' },
+            { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.10', label: '3.25.10' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.9', label: '3.25.9' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.8', label: '3.25.8' },
             { type: 'doc', id: 'update-notes/v3.25.7', label: '3.25.7' },