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Zoo Code

Your AI-Powered Dev Team, Right in Your Editor

We are Zoo Code

Zoo Code continues development of this project after the Roo team wound down active Roo Code work to focus on Roomote. Thank you to the Roo team for everything they built.

The core team is a group of developers who contributed to Roo previously and care deeply about this plugin. We will continue to make model updates, fix bugs, and release features, and we plan to listen closely to the community that made this plugin so special. Join us on Discord, Reddit, or open a PR or issue.

-Zoo Code Team

Roo Code to Zoo Code migration

You can find a quick guide for migrating from Roo Code to Zoo Code in the Roo→Zoo migration guide. We plan to try and help users as they transition over, we have our Reddit and Discord for this exact support, so if you are having problems or if you have question, jump on and ask.

What's New in v3.70.0

• OpenAI GPT-5.6 family — Sol, Terra, and Luna are now available across both the OpenAI Codex and OpenAI Native provider paths.
• Grok 4.5 support — xAI's new flagship model, plus a reasoning-effort format fix that also benefits Grok 4 Mini.
• Kenari provider support — a first-class, OpenAI-compatible AI gateway billed in Rupiah covering Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, GLM, Kimi and more.
• Surface the context-compaction button and context window progress bar in the collapsed task header.
• Fix: terminal output loss and premature task completion on cold terminals.
• Fix: image attach for Zoo Gateway and Vercel AI Gateway models now follows live vision-capability tags instead of a static allowlist.
• Dependency and tooling updates.

What Can Zoo Code Do For YOU?

• Generate Code from natural language descriptions and specs
• Adapt with Modes: Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, and Custom Modes
• Refactor & Debug existing code
• Write & Update documentation
• Answer Questions about your codebase
• Automate repetitive tasks
• Utilize MCP Servers

Modes

Zoo Code adapts to how you work:

• Code Mode: everyday coding, edits, and file ops
• Architect Mode: plan systems, specs, and migrations
• Ask Mode: fast answers, explanations, and docs
• Debug Mode: trace issues, add logs, isolate root causes
• Custom Modes: build specialized modes for your team or workflow

Learn more: Using Modes • Custom Modes

Tutorial & Feature Videos

Installing the Extension	Configuring Profiles	Codebase Indexing
Custom Modes	Checkpoints	Context Management

More quick tutorial and feature videos...

Resources

• Documentation: The official guide to installing, configuring, and mastering Zoo Code.
• YouTube Channel: Watch tutorials and see features in action.
• Discord Server: Join the community for real-time help and discussion.
• Reddit Community: Share your experiences and see what others are building.
• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and track development.
• Feature Requests: Have an idea? Share it with the developers.

Local Setup & Development

1. Clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/Zoo-Code-Org/Zoo-Code.git

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

3. Run the extension:

There are several ways to run the Zoo Code extension:

Development Mode (F5)

For active development, use VSCode's built-in debugging:

Press F5 (or go to Run → Start Debugging) in VSCode. This will open a new VSCode window with the Zoo Code extension running.

• Changes to the webview will appear immediately.
• Changes to the core extension will also hot reload automatically.

Automated VSIX Installation

To build and install the extension as a VSIX package directly into VSCode:

pnpm install:vsix [-y] [--editor=<command>]

This command will:

• Ask which editor command to use (code/cursor/code-insiders) - defaults to 'code'
• Uninstall any existing version of the extension.
• Build the latest VSIX package.
• Install the newly built VSIX.
• Prompt you to restart VS Code for changes to take effect.

Options:

• -y: Skip all confirmation prompts and use defaults
• --editor=<command>: Specify the editor command (e.g., --editor=cursor or --editor=code-insiders)

Manual VSIX Installation

If you prefer to install the VSIX package manually:

1. First, build the VSIX package:

   pnpm vsix
   

2. A .vsix file will be generated in the bin/ directory (e.g., bin/zoo-code-<version>.vsix).
3. Install it manually using the VSCode CLI:

   code --install-extension bin/zoo-code-<version>.vsix
   

We use changesets for versioning and publishing. Check our CHANGELOG.md for release notes.

Disclaimer

Please note that Zoo Code does not make any representations or warranties regarding any code, models, or other tools provided or made available in connection with Zoo Code, any associated third-party tools, or any resulting outputs. You assume all risks associated with the use of any such tools or outputs; such tools are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Such risks may include, without limitation, intellectual property infringement, cyber vulnerabilities or attacks, bias, inaccuracies, errors, defects, viruses, downtime, property loss or damage, and/or personal injury. You are solely responsible for your use of any such tools or outputs (including, without limitation, the legality, appropriateness, and results thereof).

Contributing

We love community contributions! Get started by reading our CONTRIBUTING.md.

License

Apache 2.0 © 2026 Zoo Code Org

Enjoy Zoo 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 or Discord, or open an issue. Happy coding!