Roo Code + SkillBoss: 100+ AI Models for VS Code

Why Roo Code + SkillBoss?

Roo Code (formerly Roo Cline) is an autonomous AI coding assistant with multi-mode support.

Problem: Roo Code requires separate API accounts for each AI provider.

Solution: SkillBoss gives you ONE API key for 679+ endpoints:

Quick Setup (2 Minutes)

Quick setup for AI agents: Tell your agent set up skillboss.co/skill.md to auto-configure everything.

Roo Code

code --install-extension RooVeterinaryInc.roo-cline

Create a TypeScript function to validate email addresses

Roo Code Modes + SkillBoss Models

Roo Code supports different modes. Use different models for each:

Architect Mode (Planning)

Use Claude for high-level planning:

{
  "roo.architectModel": "claude-4-5-sonnet"
}

Best for: System design, architecture decisions, breaking down complex tasks

Code Mode (Implementation)

Use DeepSeek for fast coding:

{
  "roo.codeModel": "deepseek/deepseek-v3"
}

Best for: Writing code, implementing features, fixing bugs

Ask Mode (Questions)

Use fast model for quick answers:

{
  "roo.askModel": "gemini/gemini-2.5-flash"
}

Best for: Quick questions, explanations, documentation

Recommended Models

Multi-Model Workflow Example

Configure different models for different tasks:

{
  "roo.provider": "openai-compatible",
  "roo.baseUrl": "https://api.skillboss.co/v1",
  "roo.apiKey": "sk-YOUR_SKILLBOSS_KEY",
  "roo.models": {
    "planning": "claude-4-5-sonnet",
    "coding": "deepseek/deepseek-v3",
    "review": "o1",
    "documentation": "gemini/gemini-2.5-flash"
  }
}

Workflow:

1. Planning (Claude): Design the architecture
2. Coding (DeepSeek): Implement the code
3. Review (o1): Analyze for bugs/issues
4. Docs (Gemini): Generate documentation

Autonomous Tasks with SkillBoss

Roo Code excels at autonomous task completion. Combine with SkillBoss services:

Example: Full-Stack Feature

Build a REST API for user authentication with:
- JWT token generation
- Password hashing with bcrypt
- Rate limiting
- Email verification using SkillBoss Email API
- Store sessions in MongoDB

Use DeepSeek V3 for implementation.

Roo Code will autonomously:

1. Plan the architecture
2. Create database schema
3. Implement JWT middleware
4. Add rate limiting
5. Integrate SkillBoss Email API
6. Write comprehensive tests

Example: Data Pipeline

Create a data pipeline that:
1. Scrapes product prices from Amazon (use SkillBoss Scraping API)
2. Stores data in PostgreSQL
3. Generates daily report with AI analysis
4. Sends email summary (use SkillBoss Email API)

Using SkillBoss Services

Payments

Add Stripe checkout flow to my e-commerce app.
Use SkillBoss Payments API: https://api.skillboss.co/v1/payments

Email

Send confirmation email when order is placed.
Use SkillBoss Email API.

Image Generation

Generate product thumbnails.
Use SkillBoss Image API with flux/schnell model.

Cost Optimization

Budget Strategy (~$10/month)

{
  "roo.defaultModel": "gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite",
  "roo.architectModel": "deepseek/deepseek-v3"
}

Balanced Strategy (~$25/month)

{
  "roo.defaultModel": "deepseek/deepseek-v3",
  "roo.architectModel": "claude-4-5-sonnet"
}

Performance Strategy (~$60+/month)

{
  "roo.defaultModel": "claude-4-5-sonnet",
  "roo.architectModel": "claude-4-5-opus"
}

Troubleshooting

{
  "roo.defaultModel": "gemini/gemini-2.5-flash"
}

{
  "roo.defaultModel": "claude-4-5-sonnet"
}

FAQ

Next Steps