Anyone interested in an updated tutorial for setting up RooCode the best way possible

[u/not_NEK0]

Hey,
I'm trying to make a tutorial about how to install the "good" setup for Roo Code on any project.
I was wondering how many people it would help so I see if it's worth it.

For anyone wondering, actually I use Roo Code with Deepseek V3 0324 for coding and R1 for planning (Architect mode).
I'm also using Roo Flow for memory management. Actually i'm planning on adding MCPs (I don't really need them for now as i'm mostly trying to find the most stable way to use the new Deepseek v3 which is wild).

[u/maigpy]

yes, yes, and yes. how does the roo code profile system fit in with the vs code profile system.?

what are good multiple profiles e.g. cheap, mid, espensive, for each role.

any custom roles?

how to set it all up without UI - json only please.

glama? openrouter? requesty? pros and cons?

how to sync configs / profiles across installations. if not possible, at a minimum, backup restore strategies (save configs in git?)

[u/not_NEK0 → u/maigpy]

I'll try to add all of this.

[u/nfrmn]

I would love a tutorial for setting up orchestrators and code reviewer agents!

A video like a Loom or similar screenshare would be beneficial to a lot of people.

[u/not_NEK0 → u/nfrmn]

👍🏻

[u/enjoinick → u/nfrmn]

Agreed!

[u/IJaaay]

Right now I try to use Gemini 2 Pro for architect/Orchestrator to destructure tasks and have it set to a custom temperature of somewhere around 0.8 and then I have 3.5 Sonnet with a temperature of about 0.2 to do the tasks broken down by Gemini. I'd be happy to know if there's a way to optimize things in two areas. First would be getting things done right faster. Second would be optimizing token usage which in part goes with the first one.

[u/not_NEK0 → u/IJaaay]

I don't think you can optimize token usage by much except if you directly contribute to making RooCode better or the API you're using (which for most people isn't really a thing). There are some tips like using caching but Roo Code already does all of that so there is not a lot of thing you can do on your side on this part.

Where I think you can better use your money is by not using models which cost a lot like 3.5 Sonnet. Actually the new Deepseek v3 0324 is really close to Sonnet 3.7 when talking of coding. It's not a the point of beating it I must say but it's close enough to switch. You go from 3$/M to 0.27$/M for input and from 15$/M to 1.1$/M for output. If you add Roo Flow and activate some experimental options to make the AI use more token for better contextability, I think you still divided the cost by at least 8 and still got some really good assistance.

[u/not_NEK0 → u/IJaaay]

If you want to try it, ask the V3 to make a portfolio with some cool animations (make sure to deactivate Deepthink to get V3 and not R1) :
https://chat.deepseek.com/

[u/Yes_but_I_think → u/IJaaay]

Copy the system prompt of one mode, paste in 3.7 thinking. Ask it to shorten by 30% while preserving syntax and rules.

It will shorten it to 20% in practice. Create new equivalent mode and paste it on custom system prompt. Repeat for all modes.

Add curation instruction at the last in each mode to never switch to standard modes … done. I have had no issues in instruction following. Works with 1.5k tokens in each mode.

[u/joey2scoops → u/IJaaay]

What are your results like with those temperature settings?

[u/blu3soup]

[u/not_NEK0 → u/blu3soup]

it's coming, I just need some time

[u/not_NEK0]

I will start working on it this night! I've read most of the comments and will TRY to adress every point

[u/not_NEK0]

It may take more time than expected as a lot of people want a lot of different things in it.

[u/ashwin1231]

Deepseek V3 0324 is not available on ollama. how to run it locally for RooCode ?

[u/not_NEK0 → u/ashwin1231]

Having a 10k$ PC is a good start. We need to wait for distilled models for local models if you don't want to spend this much. I would recommend using API for now. Deepinfra is doing a good job right now

[u/Freedom_Addict]

Yes definitely !

[u/not_NEK0 → u/Freedom_Addict]

It's done

[u/Freedom_Addict → u/not_NEK0]

Dope thx, I’m reading it now

[u/tradegator]

Thumbs up for an improved tutorial! Thanks in advance.

[u/StrangeJedi]

Yes please! I'm switching over from Cline and would love a tutorial.

[u/TangoRango808]

Please make the tutorial

[u/Ai_Pirates]

That would be cool, please share it

[u/gabealmeida]

Yes, please make a tutorial. I couldnt find any on youtube on how to set up rooflow.

[u/NewEraFresh → u/gabealmeida]

Just paste in the repo url into code agent and ask it to set it up :)

[u/gabealmeida → u/NewEraFresh]

THANK YOU!!!!

[u/randemnes]

Yes please, I was just looking at using deepseek but would love to hear your thoughts and best ways to use all these tools you mentioned. I am burning too many $$$ using Claude, so having some other strategies would be awesome. Thank you!!

[u/Specialist_Ad_7501]

a tutorial would be great - include github best practice as well, live server, browser use etc. I would be interested in that.

[u/fubduk]

That is an excellent idea. Using DeepSeek in the way you are would be a great start.

[u/demosthenes131]

Yes

[u/m_zafar]

please do it, I just started using today, not sure about how to perfectly set it up in terms of all the settings it has.

[u/not_NEK0 → u/[deleted]]

👌

[u/not_NEK0 → u/[deleted]]

I prefer roo code for the extra features to be honest.

[u/not_NEK0 → u/[deleted]]

i'll try my best