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Roomote Control

Roomote Control lets you remotely control tasks running in your local VS Code instance 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 so you can:

  • Keep working on long-running tasks after you step away from your computer
  • Start tasks remotely, including from your phone
  • Answer questions and ensure Roo doesn't get stuck
  • Receive push notifications about task progress and questions from Roo
  • Get the most from Roo without having any code leave your computer

Roomote Control is available in our paid plans.

Key Features​

  • Chat interface — Similar to IDE chat for core interactions; some settings and customizations aren't available in the browser
  • 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
  • Single active task per workspace is enforced
Requirements
  • A paid plan
  • Task Sync must be enabled
  • Remote Control must be enabled
  • Your IDE must be running and connected to the internet.
  • Only one task can be active per workspace at a time – but you can have as many workspaces open as you want (or your computer can handle)

Getting Started​

Step 1: Connect Your Account​

Connect your Roo Code extension to Roo Code Cloud. Follow Connect the Extension to Cloud.

Step 2: Upgrade to a paid plan​

Go to Upgrade, choose your plan and follow the instructions.

Step 3: Ensure Task Sync and Roomote Control are enabled​

You should have them on by default, but if not:

  • In the IDE: Click the cloud icon and toggle Task Sync first, then Roomote Control in the Cloud panel.
  • In the web app: Go to Settings › User and toggle Task Sync and Roomote Control. You may also see inline “Enable …” banners on Home/Task pages.

Step 4: Start a Remote Task​

When connected and enabled:

  1. Your VS Code workspace(s) appear in the web app.
  2. Click New Task on a connected workspace card.
  3. Enter a task description and click Start.
  4. Watch progress and interact in real time. If “New Task” is disabled, upgrade/enable in Settings › User › Roomote Control.

Notifications​

You can enable Push Notifications in the web app under Settings to be notified of progress on your tasks.

Permissions & Security​

  • Only the user who created a task can interact with it from the browser (send messages, approve/deny).