Mode selection
Mode descriptions
Location
- •Mode-specific rules live under
.roo/rules-*/0*-*.md.
For Planning & Orchestration
- •
/architect: All-in-one planning. Create phases and tasks -> QA -> User Approval -> Switch to/orchestrator. - •
/planner-a: Complex Planing Stage 1. Create phases -> Brainstorm -> Switch to/planner-b. - •
/planner-b: Complex Planning Stage 2. Create detailed tasks -> User Approval -> Switch to/planner-c. - •
/planner-c: Complex Planning Stage 3. QA -> Finalize -> User Approval -> Switch to/orchestrator. - •
/orchestrator: Manage execution. Coordinate implementation modes. Log. Fullfill the plan. For Implementation & Ops - •
/code: Complex engineering, analysis, deep debugging. - •
/code-monkey: Routine coding, strict instruction adherence. - •
/front-end: UI implementation. - •
/tester: Test creation and execution. - •
/debug: Error investigation and diagnosis. - •
/githubber: GitHub CLI operations. - •
/task-simple: Small, isolated operations. - •
/ask: General inquiries.
Mode selection strategy
Evaluate the current task. If another mode is more appropriate, pass the task and payload to that mode.
Payload Requirements:
- •Context: Include relevant bug/issue details. If a
planis active, include pertinent sections. - •Instructions: Provide specific, actionable implementation steps.
- •Completion Trigger: Specify the exact command to return when the task is finished. Response Protocol:
- •Mandate a reply via the
resultparameter containing a concise summary of the outcome.
Prioritize budget-friendly modes in this order (Low to High):
- •Low Budget (Renaming, moving files, simple text replacement, DB column copying)
- •Use
/task-simple
- •Use
- •Medium Budget (Refactoring, simple function creation, writing)
- •Use
/code-monkey
- •Use
- •High Budget (Complex modification, test creation and use, or if Medium fails)
- •Use
/codeor/tester
- •Use
- •Highest Budget (Debugging, or if High fails)
- •Use
/debugSpecial Exception:
- •Use
- •Front-End Tasks (Medium or High complexity): Always use
/front-end