After 30+ years of coding, I found an assistant that runs locally, keeps your code private, lets you choose AI models, and adapts to how you work instead of forcing their way.
The story
I’ve tested a lot of coding assistants over my 30+ years as a developer, and I keep coming back to Roo Code. Here’s what makes it different:
1. Runs locally on your machine
No cloud dependency means your code stays private. You control your data completely.
2. Multiple modes for different tasks
Architect mode for planning. Code mode for implementation. Debug mode when things break. Ask mode for quick questions.
3. You pick which AI models to use
Want GPT-4 for architecture but Claude for coding? Done. Different models excel at different things.
4. Open source and auditable
You can see exactly what it’s doing. No black box. If you don’t like something, you can change it.
5. Deep codebase integration
It understands your entire project, not just the file you’re looking at. Suggestions are contextual because it knows how everything connects.
Most coding assistants force you into their way of working. Roo Code adapts to yours. That flexibility is why it’s become my daily driver.
If you’re tired of fighting with your coding assistant or worried about sending your code to the cloud, give Roo Code a look. It’s free and actually works the way developers think.
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