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docs: update installation instructions for Roo Code extension to clarify development builds and troubleshooting steps
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# Installing Roo Code
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Roo Code is a VS Code extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your editor. Install using one of these methods:
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1. **VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)** - fastest method for standard VS Code users
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2. **Open VSX Registry** - for VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium
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3. **VSIX File (Advanced)** - offline installation or specific builds
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## VS Code Marketplace
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<img src="/img/installing/installing-1.png" alt="Open VSX Registry with Roo Code extension ready to install" width="400" />
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*Open VSX Registry with Roo Code extension ready to install*
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## VSIX File Installation
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## Development Builds
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For offline installation, development testing, or specific builds:
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:::note Developer Information Only
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This section is intended only for developers contributing to Roo Code.
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:::
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1. Get the VSIX file:
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* Download from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/releases)
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* For development builds: find in `bin/` after running `npm run build`
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2. In VS Code, open Extensions view
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3. Click "..." menu (top-right) and select "Install from VSIX..."
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4. Browse to and select the downloaded or generated `.vsix` file
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5. Reload VS Code if prompted
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If you're building Roo Code from source:
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1. Run `npm run build` in the project directory
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2. Find the generated VSIX file in the `bin/` directory
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3. In VS Code, open Extensions view and select "Install from VSIX..." from the "..." menu
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4. Browse to and select your generated `.vsix` file
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<img src="/img/installing/installing-2.png" alt="VS Code's Install from VSIX dialog" width="400" />
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*VS Code's "Install from VSIX" dialog with Roo Code VSIX file selected*
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*Installing a development build using VS Code's "Install from VSIX" dialog*
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## Troubleshooting
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* Check Output panel for errors (View → Output, select "Roo Code")
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**Installation Problems**
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* Try the VSIX installation method if Marketplace access fails
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* Ensure stable internet connection
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* Verify VS Code version 1.84.0 or later
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* If VS Code Marketplace is inaccessible, try the Open VSX Registry method
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## Getting Support
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