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Roo Code is an intelligent VS Code plugin that assists with project analysis, code generation, and refactoring—making the development process smoother and more efficient. Roo Code becomes even more powerful with Adaptive’s intelligent routing — giving you 60-90% cost savings while maintaining greater efficiency and stability in project management and code optimization.
Save 60-90% on AI development costs with intelligent model routing. Roo Code’s project analysis features work seamlessly with Adaptive’s API.

Get Your Adaptive API Key

Sign up here to create an account and generate your API key.

Step 1: Installing the Roo Code Plugin

1. Open the Extensions Marketplace

a. Launch VS Code b. Click the Extensions Marketplace icon on the left sidebar c. Enter “Roo Code” in the search bar d. Locate the Roo Code plugin

2. Install the Plugin

a. Click the Install button to begin installation b. After installation, select “Trust the Author” if prompted

Step 2: Configuring API Settings

Configuration Details

Fill in the following information as specified:
  • API Provider: Select “OpenAI Compatible”
  • OpenAI Base URL: Enter https://api.llmadaptive.uk/v1
  • API Key: Input your Adaptive API Key
  • Model Name: Enter your preferred model (e.g., gpt-4.1-nano, claude-sonnet-4-5) and select “Use Custom”

Step 3: Permission Setup and Usage

1. Configure Permissions

Select the permissions you wish to enable based on your needs:
  • File read/write operations: Allow Roo Code to analyze and modify project files
  • Auto-approve execution: Enable automatic execution of safe operations
  • Project access permissions: Grant access to workspace files and directories

2. Start Coding

Enter your requirements in the input box, and Roo Code will assist with:
  • Summarizing the current project structure
  • Analyzing key modules and functionalities
  • Code refactoring and optimization
  • Generating documentation and comments
  • Issue diagnosis and repair suggestions

Alternative Setup Methods

// In VS Code settings.json
{
  "rooCode.provider": "openai-compatible",
  "rooCode.baseUrl": "https://api.llmadaptive.uk/v1",
  "rooCode.apiKey": "your-adaptive-api-key",
  "rooCode.model": "gpt-4.1-nano"
}

Troubleshooting

  • Verify your API key at llmadaptive.uk/dashboard
  • Check that Base URL is set to https://api.llmadaptive.uk/v1
  • Restart VS Code after configuration changes
  • Ensure project is properly opened in VS Code workspace
  • Leave model field empty for intelligent routing (recommended)
  • Test with a simple analysis task after setup

Next Steps


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