Set Up Roo Code With GitHub Copilot

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio Code (latest version)
• GitHub account with Copilot subscription (Pro or Enterprise)
• Basic familiarity with VS Code extensions

Step 1: Install Required Extensions

First, let's install the required extensions in VS Code:

1. Open VS Code
2. Navigate to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for and install:
   • GitHub Copilot
   • Roo Code

Step 2: Configure GitHub Copilot

1. Sign in to your GitHub account in VS Code
2. Authenticate GitHub Copilot when prompted
3. Verify Copilot is working by testing basic code completion

Step 3: Configure Roo Code to Use GitHub Copilot

1. Open VS Code settings (File > Preferences > Settings or Ctrl+,)
2. Search for "Roo Code configuration"
3. Create or edit your Roo Code configuration file:

{
  "experimentalFeatures": {
    "enableGitHubCopilotConnection": true
  },
  "providers": {
    "githubCopilot": {
      "models": {
        "claude": {
          "modelId": "claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219",
          "priority": 1
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 4: Verify Connection

1. Open the Roo Code panel in VS Code
2. Check connection status in the panel
3. If you see "Connected to GitHub Copilot", your setup is successful

Step 5: Optional Model Configuration

For organizations that want to specify which models are available:

1. In your GitHub organization settings, navigate to Copilot settings
2. Under "Model preferences", specify allowed models
3. Configure rate limits as needed for your team

Enterprise Compliance Benefits

This setup offers several advantages for enterprise users:

1. Security: All AI requests go through GitHub Copilot's secure channels
2. Compliance: Maintains organizational policies configured in GitHub Copilot
3. Audit Trail: Keeps all AI interactions within enterprise-approved systems
4. Cost Management: Eliminates need for multiple AI provider subscriptions

Command Line Configuration

For users who prefer command line configuration:

# Install required extensions
code --install-extension GitHub.copilot
code --install-extension rooveterinary.roo-code

# Configure Roo Code to use GitHub Copilot
mkdir -p ~/.config/roocode
echo '{
  "experimentalFeatures": {
    "enableGitHubCopilotConnection": true
  },
  "providers": {
    "githubCopilot": {
      "models": {
        "claude": {
          "modelId": "claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219",
          "priority": 1
        }
      }
    }
  }
}' > ~/.config/roocode/settings.json