fix: optimize README for VS Code marketplace to prevent UI freezing (#6275)

Co-authored-by: Roo Code <[email protected]>

Author: roomote[bot]

README.vscode.md

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+<div align="center">
+<sub>
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+<b>English</b> • [Català](locales/ca/README.md) • [Deutsch](locales/de/README.md) • [Español](locales/es/README.md) • [Français](locales/fr/README.md) • [हिंदी](locales/hi/README.md) • [Bahasa Indonesia](locales/id/README.md) • [Italiano](locales/it/README.md) • [日本語](locales/ja/README.md)
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+</sub>
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+
+[한국어](locales/ko/README.md) • [Nederlands](locales/nl/README.md) • [Polski](locales/pl/README.md) • [Português (BR)](locales/pt-BR/README.md) • [Русский](locales/ru/README.md) • [Türkçe](locales/tr/README.md) • [Tiếng Việt](locales/vi/README.md) • [简体中文](locales/zh-CN/README.md) • [繁體中文](locales/zh-TW/README.md)
+
+</sub>
+</div>
+<br>
+<div align="center">
+  <h1>Roo Code (prev. Roo Cline)</h1>
+  <p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/main/src/assets/docs/demo.gif" width="100%" />
+  </p>
+  <p>Connect with developers, contribute ideas, and stay ahead with the latest AI-powered coding tools.</p>
+  
+  <a href="https://discord.gg/roocode" target="_blank"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Join%20Discord-5865F2?style=for-the-badge&logo=discord&logoColor=white" alt="Join Discord"></a>
+  <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/RooCode/" target="_blank"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Join%20Reddit-FF4500?style=for-the-badge&logo=reddit&logoColor=white" alt="Join Reddit"></a>
+  
+</div>
+<br>
+<br>
+
+<div align="center">
+
+<a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=RooVeterinaryInc.roo-cline" target="_blank"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Download%20on%20VS%20Marketplace-blue?style=for-the-badge&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white" alt="Download on VS Marketplace"></a>
+<a href="https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/discussions/categories/feature-requests?discussions_q=is%3Aopen+category%3A%22Feature+Requests%22+sort%3Atop" target="_blank"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Feature%20Requests-yellow?style=for-the-badge" alt="Feature Requests"></a>
+<a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=RooVeterinaryInc.roo-cline&ssr=false#review-details" target="_blank"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Rate%20%26%20Review-green?style=for-the-badge" alt="Rate & Review"></a>
+<a href="https://docs.roocode.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Documentation-6B46C1?style=for-the-badge&logo=readthedocs&logoColor=white" alt="Documentation"></a>
+
+</div>
+
+**Roo Code** is an AI-powered **autonomous coding agent** that lives in your editor. It can:
+
+- Communicate in natural language
+- Read and write files directly in your workspace
+- Run terminal commands
+- Automate browser actions
+- Integrate with any OpenAI-compatible or custom API/model
+- Adapt its "personality" and capabilities through **Custom Modes**
+
+Whether you're seeking a flexible coding partner, a system architect, or specialized roles like a QA engineer or product manager, Roo Code can help you build software more efficiently.
+
+Check out the [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for detailed updates and fixes.
+
+---
+
+## 🎉 Roo Code 3.24 Released
+
+Roo Code 3.24 brings powerful new features and significant improvements to enhance your development workflow!
+
+- **Hugging Face Provider** - Access tons of great open source models directly through the new Hugging Face provider with seamless integration and model selection.
+- **Inline Command Controls** - New auto-approve and deny controls for command execution give you precise control over terminal operations with customizable permissions.
+- **AGENTS.md Rules Support** - Adds support for a community standard AGENTS.md file in the root of the project.
+
+---
+
+## What Can Roo Code Do?
+
+- 🚀 **Generate Code** from natural language descriptions
+- 🔧 **Refactor & Debug** existing code
+- 📝 **Write & Update** documentation
+- 🤔 **Answer Questions** about your codebase
+- 🔄 **Automate** repetitive tasks
+- 🏗️ **Create** new files and projects
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. [Install Roo Code](https://docs.roocode.com/getting-started/installing)
+2. [Connect Your AI Provider](https://docs.roocode.com/getting-started/connecting-api-provider)
+3. [Try Your First Task](https://docs.roocode.com/getting-started/your-first-task)
+
+## Key Features
+
+### Multiple Modes
+
+Roo Code adapts to your needs with specialized [modes](https://docs.roocode.com/basic-usage/using-modes):
+
+- **Code Mode:** For general-purpose coding tasks
+- **Architect Mode:** For planning and technical leadership
+- **Ask Mode:** For answering questions and providing information
+- **Debug Mode:** For systematic problem diagnosis
+- **[Custom Modes](https://docs.roocode.com/advanced-usage/custom-modes):** Create unlimited specialized personas for security auditing, performance optimization, documentation, or any other task
+
+### Smart Tools
+
+Roo Code comes with powerful [tools](https://docs.roocode.com/basic-usage/how-tools-work) that can:
+
+- Read and write files in your project
+- Execute commands in your VS Code terminal
+- Control a web browser
+- Use external tools via [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](https://docs.roocode.com/advanced-usage/mcp)
+
+MCP extends Roo Code's capabilities by allowing you to add unlimited custom tools. Integrate with external APIs, connect to databases, or create specialized development tools - MCP provides the framework to expand Roo Code's functionality to meet your specific needs.
+
+### Customization
+
+Make Roo Code work your way with:
+
+- [Custom Instructions](https://docs.roocode.com/advanced-usage/custom-instructions) for personalized behavior
+- [Custom Modes](https://docs.roocode.com/advanced-usage/custom-modes) for specialized tasks
+- [Local Models](https://docs.roocode.com/advanced-usage/local-models) for offline use
+- [Auto-Approval Settings](https://docs.roocode.com/advanced-usage/auto-approving-actions) for faster workflows
+
+## Resources
+
+### Documentation
+
+- [Basic Usage Guide](https://docs.roocode.com/basic-usage/the-chat-interface)
+- [Advanced Features](https://docs.roocode.com/advanced-usage/auto-approving-actions)
+- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://docs.roocode.com/faq)
+
+### Community
+
+- **Discord:** [Join our Discord server](https://discord.gg/roocode) for real-time help and discussions
+- **Reddit:** [Visit our subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/RooCode) to share experiences and tips
+- **GitHub:** Report [issues](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/issues) or request [features](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/discussions/categories/feature-requests?discussions_q=is%3Aopen+category%3A%22Feature+Requests%22+sort%3Atop)
+
+---
+
+## Contributing
+
+We love community contributions! Get started by reading our [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
+View our full list of [contributors on GitHub](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code#contributors).
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+[Apache 2.0 © 2025 Roo Code, Inc.](https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roo-Code/blob/main/LICENSE)
+
+---
+
+**Enjoy Roo Code!** Whether you keep it on a short leash or let it roam autonomously, we can't wait to see what you build. If you have questions or feature ideas, drop by our [Reddit community](https://www.reddit.com/r/RooCode/) or [Discord](https://discord.gg/roocode). Happy coding!

apps/vscode-nightly/esbuild.mjs

@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ async function main() {
 				build.onEnd(() => {
 					copyPaths(
 						[
-							["../README.md", "README.md"],
+							["../README.vscode.md", "README.md"],
 							["../CHANGELOG.md", "CHANGELOG.md"],
 							["../LICENSE", "LICENSE"],
 							["../.env", ".env", { optional: true }],

src/esbuild.mjs

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ async function main() {
 				build.onEnd(() => {
 					copyPaths(
 						[
-							["../README.md", "README.md"],
+							["../README.vscode.md", "README.md"],
 							["../CHANGELOG.md", "CHANGELOG.md"],
 							["../LICENSE", "LICENSE"],
 							["../.env", ".env", { optional: true }],