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55# Installing Roo Code
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77Roo Code is a VS Code extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your editor. Install using one of these methods:
8-
981 . ** VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)** - fastest method for standard VS Code users
1092 . ** Open VSX Registry** - for VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium
11- 3 . ** VSIX File (Advanced)** - offline installation or specific builds
1210
1311## VS Code Marketplace
1412
@@ -36,20 +34,21 @@ For VS Code-compatible editors without Marketplace access (like VSCodium):
3634<img src =" /img/installing/installing-1.png " alt =" Open VSX Registry with Roo Code extension ready to install " width =" 400 " />
3735* Open VSX Registry with Roo Code extension ready to install*
3836
39- ## VSIX File Installation
37+ ## Development Builds
4038
41- For offline installation, development testing, or specific builds:
39+ :::note Developer Information Only
40+ This section is intended only for developers contributing to Roo Code.
41+ :::
4242
43- 1 . Get the VSIX file:
44- * Download from [ GitHub Releases] ( https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/releases )
45- * For development builds: find in ` bin/ ` after running ` npm run build `
46- 2 . In VS Code, open Extensions view
47- 3 . Click "..." menu (top-right) and select "Install from VSIX..."
48- 4 . Browse to and select the downloaded or generated ` .vsix ` file
49- 5 . Reload VS Code if prompted
43+ If you're building Roo Code from source:
44+
45+ 1 . Run ` npm run build ` in the project directory
46+ 2 . Find the generated VSIX file in the ` bin/ ` directory
47+ 3 . In VS Code, open Extensions view and select "Install from VSIX..." from the "..." menu
48+ 4 . Browse to and select your generated ` .vsix ` file
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5150<img src =" /img/installing/installing-2.png " alt =" VS Code's Install from VSIX dialog " width =" 400 " />
52- * VS Code's "Install from VSIX" dialog with Roo Code VSIX file selected *
51+ * Installing a development build using VS Code's "Install from VSIX" dialog*
5352
5453## Troubleshooting
5554
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6362* Check Output panel for errors (View → Output, select "Roo Code")
6463
6564** Installation Problems**
66- * Try the VSIX installation method if Marketplace access fails
6765* Ensure stable internet connection
6866* Verify VS Code version 1.84.0 or later
67+ * If VS Code Marketplace is inaccessible, try the Open VSX Registry method
6968
7069## Getting Support
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