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Roomote Control

Roomote Control (also known as Remote Control) enables real-time monitoring and control of Roo Code tasks running in your VS Code extension directly from the Roo Code Cloud web interface.

What is Roomote Control?​

Roomote Control creates a bidirectional connection between your local VS Code extension and Roo Code Cloud, allowing you to:

  • Follow along in real-time with task activity from your IDE
  • Monitor tasks running in your IDE with live updates
  • Control tasks remotely (Pro feature - start, stop, interact)
  • View live progress with streaming updates

Key Features​

Real-time Workspace Connection​

  • Automatically detects open VS Code workspaces
  • Shows connection status with green indicator
  • Displays workspace path and project name
  • Maintains persistent connection during tasks

Task Monitoring​

  • Live streaming of task messages and progress
  • Visual indicators for task status (running, idle, interactive)

Remote Task Control​

  • Chat Interface - Interact with the chatbox just as though you were in your IDE (includes message queuing, attaching images, changing modes, switching providers, and all standard chat features)
  • Start New Tasks - Launch tasks in any connected workspace
  • Stop Running Tasks - Safely terminate active tasks
  • Task Switching - Navigate between tasks including resuming tasks that have been stopped or closed
Pro Feature Required for Remote Control

While basic monitoring is available to all users, remote control capabilities (starting, stopping, and interacting with tasks remotely) require a Pro subscription ($20/month).

Getting Started​

Step 1: Connect Your Account​

First, you need to connect your Roo Code extension to Roo Code Cloud. Follow the login instructions to connect your account.

Step 2: Enable Roomote Control​

You can enable Roomote Control in two ways:

Option 1: From the Web Dashboard

  1. Navigate to app.roocode.com
  2. Toggle the Roomote Control switch on the top right of the home page

Option 2: From the Roo Code Plugin

  1. Click the cloud icon in the top right corner of Roo Code
  2. Toggle the Roomote Control switch in the Cloud panel

Step 3: Start a Remote Task​

Once your account is connected and Roomote Control is enabled:

  1. Your VS Code workspace(s) automatically appear in the web interface
  2. Click New Task on any connected workspace card
  3. Enter your task description
  4. Click Start to begin the task
  5. Watch real-time progress in your browser

Limitations​

  • Requires active VS Code with Roo Code extension
  • Internet connection required for real-time sync
  • One task active per workspace at a time