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| 1 | +# Roo Code 3.16.0 Release Notes |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +*Release notes for Roo Code v3.16.0, published on 2025-05-06.* |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +This release introduces vertical tab navigation for settings, new API providers ([Groq](/providers/groq) and [Chutes AI](/providers/chutes)), clickable code references, and numerous UI/UX enhancements, alongside various bug fixes and miscellaneous improvements. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Gemini Model and Caching Updates |
| 8 | +- The `gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06` model is now available for [Vertex](/providers/vertex) and [Google Gemini](/providers/gemini) providers. Users of the older `gemini-2.5-pro-preview-03-25` will automatically benefit from this newer model, as the previous ID now aliases to the latest version on Google's backend. No configuration changes are needed. (thanks @zetaloop!) |
| 9 | +- Prompt caching is now enabled by default for supported Gemini models on the [Vertex](/providers/vertex) and [Google Gemini](/providers/gemini) providers, leading to: |
| 10 | + - **Faster Responses for Repeated Queries**: Gemini remembers previous similar prompts. |
| 11 | + - **Reduced API Usage**: Minimizes redundant API calls. |
| 12 | + - **Simplified Experience with Opt-Out Control**: Active out-of-the-box, but can be disabled in settings. |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +## Total Settings Navigation Overhaul (thanks @dlab-anton!) |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +The settings interface has been revamped with a new vertical tab layout for a more efficient and intuitive experience: |
| 17 | + - **One-Click Access:** Navigate between settings sections with a single click via the new vertical tabs in the settings view. |
| 18 | + - **Improved Layout and Clarity:** Settings are now organized in a clear vertical list for better visibility. |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +<img src="/img/v3.16/v3.16.gif" alt="Settings vertical tab navigation" width="800" /> |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +## MCP Service Improvements |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | + - MCP server errors are now captured and shown in a new "Errors" tab (thanks @robertheadley!) |
| 25 | + - Error logging will no longer break MCP functionality if the server is properly connected (thanks @ksze!) |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +## Clickable Code References in Chat (thanks @KJ7LNW!) |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +Navigating code discussed in AI responses is now significantly easier: |
| 30 | + - **Clickable Code and Filenames**: Any [`code`](#) or [`filename.extension()`](#) mentioned by the AI is now a clickable link. |
| 31 | + - **Jump to Specific Lines**: Links open the relevant file in your editor and navigate directly to the referenced line number. |
| 32 | + - **Streamlined Code Exploration**: Quickly move from AI explanations to the exact spot in your codebase. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +<img src="/img/v3.16/v3.16.png" alt="Clickable code references in chat" width="450" /> |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +## Continued UI/UX Improvements (thanks @elianiva!) |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +General UI improvements for a more consistent, visually appealing, and intuitive experience: |
| 39 | + - **Visually Unified Design**: A more consistent look and feel across settings, prompt interactions, and mode selections. |
| 40 | + - **Improved Theme Adaptability**: Better consistency across different VS Code themes. |
| 41 | + - **Streamlined Interactions**: Tidied up UI elements like mode selection and prompt enhancement areas. |
| 42 | + - **Modernized Icons and Tooltips for Code Blocks**: Code block controls (copy, wrap, expand/collapse) now use crisp Lucide icons and feature translated tooltips for better accessibility. |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +<img src="/img/v3.16/v3.16-1.png" alt="General UI/UX improvements example" width="800" /> |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | + *These are just a few examples of the many UI/UX improvements in this release.* |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +## New Provider: Groq Integration (thanks @shariqriazz!) |
| 49 | +You can now connect to [Groq](/providers/groq) and utilize their high-speed language models directly within the extension. |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +## New Provider: Chutes AI Integration (thanks @shariqriazz!) |
| 52 | +Support for [Chutes AI](/providers/chutes) has also been added, allowing you to leverage their specialized AI capabilities. |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +## Misc. Bug Fixes & QOL Improvements |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | + - Fix migration and persistence of per-mode API profiles (thanks @alasano!) |
| 57 | + - Fix usage of [`path.basename()`](#) in the extension webview (thanks @samhvw8!) |
| 58 | + - Fix display issue of the programming language dropdown in the code block component (thanks @zhangtony239!) |
| 59 | + - Requesty provider fixes (thanks @dtrugman!) |
| 60 | + - Improve accessibility of auto-approve toggles (thanks @Deon588!) |
| 61 | + - You can now toggle the [`terminal.integrated.inheritEnv`](#) VSCode setting directly for the Roo Code settings (thanks @KJ7LNW!) |
| 62 | + - Ensure evals exercises are up-to-date before running evals (thanks @shariqriazz!) |
| 63 | + - Organize provider settings into separate components |
| 64 | + - Add support for tests that use ESM libraries |
| 65 | + - Move environment detail generation to a separate module |
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