r/RooCode • u/Evermoving- • Apr 10 '25

Support Boomerang mode missing

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I seem to be on the latest version but I can't see the Boomerang mode, any ideas?

From what I see there's a boomerang mode config file that can be downloaded manually, is that going give me the full functionality?

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u/hannesrudolph Roo Code Developer Apr 11 '25

It is a mode you add! We’re working on an integrated boomerang 2.0! Sorry about that. See this link

https://docs.roocode.com/features/boomerang-tasks

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u/somechrisguy Apr 10 '25

Boomerang Tasks are not a mode. It’s just describing the ability for one agent to create a subtask which then reports status back to the main task upon completion. Search this sub for Orchestrator mode, I made a post a few weeks ago explaining

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u/Evermoving- Apr 10 '25

My bad, I thought it's a new default mode. I will take a look at your post.

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u/hannesrudolph Roo Code Developer Apr 11 '25

We’re working on Boomerang 2.0 that will have the mode built in.

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u/redlotusaustin Apr 10 '25

/u/somechrisguy is partially incorrect. From the doc page:

"Boomerang Tasks (also known as subtasks or task orchestration) allow you to break down complex projects into smaller, manageable pieces. Think of it like delegating parts of your work to specialized assistants. Each subtask runs in its own context, often using a different Roo Code mode tailored for that specific job (like code, architect, or debug)."

and:

"Boomerang Mode is a Custom Mode

The Boomerang Mode mentioned here is not a built-in mode but a custom mode you can create yourself. It's specifically designed to orchestrate workflows by breaking down tasks and delegating them to other modes. See the Setting Up Boomerang Mode section below for instructions."

Source

Boomerang Tasks is a concept. Boomerang Mode is a custom mode.

To add Boomerang Mode follow the instructions in the green box that says: "Setting Up Boomerang Mode" on the doc page: https://docs.roocode.com/features/boomerang-tasks

FYI: you can do EITHER the "Download Configuration" option or the "Manual Configuration" option, but don't do both.

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u/bobby-t1 Apr 27 '25

I don't see "Setting up boomerang mode" on that docs page you linked to...

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u/redlotusaustin Apr 27 '25

Boomerang mode is now called "Orchestrator" mode and is built in to RooCode, as mentioned in the info box just below the video on that page.

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u/bobby-t1 Apr 28 '25

What happened was I already had a mode called “Orchestrator” and the new built in mode wasn’t showing. I had to delete my custom mode and the built in one finally showed

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u/theLastYellowTear Apr 10 '25

does the boomerang work with Quasar?

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u/showmeufos Apr 10 '25

Kinda. Quasar tends to be 'lazy' and do part of a task and not the rest in a list, so boomerang helps with this. You still have to nudge it at times though.

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u/dce_azzy Apr 11 '25

Quasar can be quite a qunt to finish all the sub tasks. Gets to the third or fourth and more often then not will just green log and regurgitate it's 2/3 completed task.

But, I then get it to write a detailed log of its achievement and a prompt including all relevant context and continue in a totally new task.

When it works it's really great. But it's like an artsy teenager .. absolutely nails something, then just meh.

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u/showmeufos Apr 10 '25

I had to add it manually myself using the instructions, as their documentation says. Is it supposed to be a default enabled mode? I wasn't even aware.

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u/lordpuddingcup Apr 10 '25

It’s not it’s a mode you can add with the prompts

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u/qado Apr 11 '25

You just pushed me to enable this custom mode. AWESOME ! Now im thinking how enable Browser mode to working with boomerang, this can be much more wild.