Roo Code setup guide

Overview

Roo Code separates agent work into planning, coding, and Q&A modes. Add MoLoop as an OpenAI Compatible provider so each mode can share the same base URL.

Quick configuration

Prepare these connection values.

Base URL: https://api.moloop.io/v1
API Key: YOUR_API_KEY

• Create an API key

Compatibility

• Chat Completions

• Streaming

• Tool calling

Step-by-step setup

Install Roo Code

Install the Roo Code extension in VS Code and open its sidebar panel.

Open API Configuration

Click the settings icon and open API Configuration.

Choose OpenAI Compatible

Set Provider to OpenAI Compatible.

Enter connection values

Use these values. The model picker may refresh the catalog after the first request.

Base URL: https://api.moloop.io/v1
API Key: YOUR_API_KEY
Model: YOUR_MODEL_ID

Recommended models

Choose a model with tool calling and enough context for the Roo mode you intend to use.

• Browse the model catalog

Things to know

• The Codebase Indexing Embedder Provider is separate from the chat provider; configure the intended setting.

• Different modes may retain separate model selections, so verify the model after switching modes.