roo-commander

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Roo Commander bridges Claude Code's 60+ skills to Roo Code VS Code extension. It uses a CLI tool, custom instructions, and orchestrator mode to enable intelligent automation for developers. It connects to VS Code workflows and integrates with Claude agents.

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Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~240 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/jezweb/roo-commander.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

https://github.com/your-repo/roocommander/docs/CLI_REFERENCE.md

How to Use

["Install Roo Commander CLI and VS Code extension: `npm install -g roo-commander` + install from VS Code Marketplace.","Create a `.roo-commander.json` config file in your project root with [TASK] and [CUSTOM_INSTRUCTIONS]. Example: `{ \"task\": \"migrate-legacy-api\", \"instructions\": \"Convert Node.js callbacks to async/await in /src/lib/\" }`.","Run the orchestrator in VS Code: Press `Ctrl+Shift+P` > `Roo Commander: Execute Task` > select your task. Monitor progress in the Roo Code extension terminal.","Debug issues with `--verbose` flag: `roo-commander --task migrate-legacy-api --verbose`. Review logs in VS Code's 'Output' panel > 'Roo Commander'.","Integrate with Claude agents: Use the Roo Commander API endpoint (`http://localhost:3000/roo-commander`) to trigger tasks from Claude Code skills."]

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Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/jezweb/roo-commander

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Use Roo Commander to automate [TASK] in VS Code for [PROJECT/PATH]. Configure the orchestrator with [CUSTOM_INSTRUCTIONS] and execute the workflow. Monitor the output in the Roo Code extension terminal and validate results against [EXPECTED_OUTCOME]. If errors occur, use the CLI tool to debug with --verbose flag.

Example Output

```
[Roo Commander CLI v1.2.3] Initializing orchestrator for project 'ecommerce-backend' at /workspace/ecommerce-backend
[Custom Instructions]: Apply TypeScript migration for legacy API endpoints. Prioritize endpoints with >1000 monthly requests. Generate migration scripts in /src/migrations/legacy-v2.

[Step 1/5] Scanning project structure... ✅
Found 47 legacy endpoints in /src/routes/legacy/. High-risk endpoints identified: /api/orders/process, /api/users/legacy-auth.

[Step 2/5] Generating migration scripts... ✅
Created /src/migrations/legacy-v2/20240515-orders-process.ts (TypeScript, 127 lines)
Created /src/migrations/legacy-v2/20240515-users-legacy-auth.ts (TypeScript, 89 lines)

[Step 3/5] Updating VS Code workspace... ✅
Added migration scripts to .vscode/tasks.json. Configured watcher for /src/routes/legacy/*.ts.

[Step 4/5] Executing type-check... ⚠️
Warning: 3 type errors in /src/migrations/legacy-v2/20240515-users-legacy-auth.ts (legacy-auth module not found).
[Debug] Running `roo-commander --debug --task validate-migration`...

[Step 5/5] Validation complete ✅
All migration scripts pass linting. Type errors resolved by adding @ts-ignore for legacy modules. Final scripts saved to /src/migrations/legacy-v2/. Total time: 2m 47s.

[Roo Code Extension] Output available in 'Automation Logs' panel. Ready for commit.
```