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Roo Code 3.42.0 Release Notes (2026-01-22)

This release adds ChatGPT usage tracking for the OpenAI Codex provider, refreshes provider options and model selection UX, and improves reliability for prompts, exporting, and editing safety.

Roo Code v3.42.0 Release

QOL Improvements​

  • Adds a usage limits dashboard in the OpenAI Codex provider so you can track your ChatGPT subscription usage and avoid unexpected slowdowns or blocks. (#10813)
  • Standardizes the model picker UI across providers, reducing friction when switching providers or comparing models. (#10294)
  • Warns you when too many MCP tools are enabled, helping you avoid bloated prompts and unexpected tool behavior. (#10772)
  • Makes exports easier to find by defaulting export destinations to your Downloads folder. (#10882)
  • Clarifies how linked SKILL.md files should be handled in prompts. (#10907)

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixes an issue where switching workspaces could temporarily show an empty Mode selector, making it harder to confirm which mode you’re in. (#9674)
  • Fixes a race condition where the context condensing prompt input could become inconsistent, improving reliability when condensing runs. (#10876)
  • Fixes an issue where OpenAI native and Codex handlers could emit duplicated text/reasoning, reducing repeated output in streaming responses. (#10888)
  • Fixes an issue where resuming a task via the IPC/bridge layer could abort unexpectedly, improving stability for resumed sessions. (#10892)
  • Fixes an issue where file restrictions were not enforced consistently across all editing tools, improving safety when using restricted workflows. (#10896)
  • Fixes an issue where a “custom condensing model” option could appear even when it was no longer supported, simplifying the condense configuration UI. (#10901)
  • Fixes gray-screen performance issues by avoiding redundant task history payloads during webview state updates. (#10842)

Misc Improvements​

  • Improves prompt formatting consistency by standardizing user content tags to <user_message>. (#10723)
  • Removes legacy XML tool-calling support so new tasks use the native tool format only, reducing confusion and preventing mismatched tool formatting across providers. (#10841)
  • Refactors internal prompt plumbing by migrating the context condensing prompt into customSupportPrompts. (#10881)

Provider Updates​

  • Removes the deprecated Claude Code provider from the provider list. (#10883)
  • Enables prompt caching for the Cerebras zai-glm-4.7 model to reduce latency and repeat costs on repeated prompts. (#10670)
  • Adds the Kimi K2 thinking model to the Vertex AI provider. (#9269)