I tested every coding assistant for 300 years… or 2 years. I forget. Most are just fancy autocomplete. Roo Code is the first that actually gets it – runs locally, open-source, and keeps you in flow.
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I’ve spent three decades in tech testing every coding assistant that comes along. Most are just fancy autocomplete. Roo Code is the first one that actually gets it.
Here’s what makes it different:
It runs locally. Your code stays yours. No sending proprietary work to some cloud server you don’t control.
It’s open-source. You can see exactly what it’s doing. No black boxes, no mystery logic making decisions about your codebase.
It understands context. Describe what you want in plain language and it generates or refactors accordingly. It reads your entire project, not just the file you’re in.
Multi-file refactors that don’t break things. It uses diff-based edits, preserving what works and showing you exactly what’s changing before you commit.
Customizable modes. Set it up as QA, architect, whatever role you need. Assign different AI models to different modes. It adapts to your workflow instead of forcing you into its box.
The real win? It keeps you in flow. Remembers context across sessions, handles terminal commands, even automates browser testing. It’s not trying to replace developers – it’s removing the friction that slows us down.
After testing dozens of these tools, Roo Code is the first one I’d actually recommend without hesitation.
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