Typing Your Requests

Roo Code is designed to understand natural language. You don't need to use any special commands or syntax to communicate with it. Just type your request in plain English, as if you were talking to a human developer.

Effective Request Strategies

Clearly state what you want Roo Code to do. Avoid vague or ambiguous language.

Strategy	Implementation
Be specific	"Fix the bug in calculateTotal that returns incorrect results" instead of "Fix the code"
Provide context	Use @ Context Mentions for file and code references
Break down tasks	Submit complex tasks in smaller manageable steps
Include examples	Provide sample code when you need specific formatting or style

Example Requests

create a new file named `utils.py` and add a function called `add` that takes two numbers as arguments and returns their sum

in the file @src/components/Button.tsx, change the color of the button to blue

find all instances of the variable `oldValue` in @/src/App.js and replace them with `newValue`

run the command `npm install` in the terminal

explain the function `calculateTotal` in @/src/utils.ts

@problems address all detected problems

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

DON'T	DO
Vague requests	Specify exactly what needs to be done
Assuming context	Explicitly reference files and functions
Excessive technical jargon	Use clear, straightforward language
Multiple unrelated tasks	Submit one focused request at a time
Proceeding without confirmation	Check the code to make sure it's complete