Best Roo Plugins & Skills in 2026
Roo Code is an open-source autonomous coding agent for VS Code with a multi-mode workflow: code, architect, ask, and custom modes tuned for different tasks. It's the upstream of several forks in the space.
How to install plugins for Roo
BuySkills CLI detects Roo automatically and writes skills into the directory its agent reads from. No config file edits, no restart required.
# 1. Install BuySkills CLI globally
$ npm install -g buyskills
# 2. Browse and install a skill for Roo
$ npx buyskills install <skill-name>
# 3. Keep everything in sync
$ npx buyskills update
Skills installed this way are automatically available in Roo on the next agent run. The same skills also work in every other supported agent without a second install.
Why use BuySkills with Roo
One-command install for Roo
Run `npx buyskills install <skill>` and the CLI handles everything: download, verify, place in the right Roo directory, and register with the agent loop.
Cross-agent portability
A skill you install for Roo is also available in every other supported agent. Same purchase, same install, 17+ agents.
Semantic version management
Skills are pinned to the version you installed. Upgrade on your schedule with `npx buyskills update`, not when Roo happens to restart.
Curated and reviewed
Every skill on BuySkills is reviewed before publishing. No malware, no broken metadata, no Roo-incompatible packages slipping into your toolkit.
Roo Plugins — FAQ
How do I install plugins for Roo?
Install the BuySkills CLI globally (or use npx) and run `npx buyskills install <skill>`. The CLI auto-detects Roo and writes the skill into the correct directory. No manual config required.
Are Roo plugins paid or free?
Both. BuySkills is a marketplace where creators choose — some skills are free and community-maintained, others are paid one-time purchases. You see the price on each listing before installing.
Can I use the same skill with other AI agents besides Roo?
Yes. BuySkills was built for cross-agent portability. One install gives you the skill in every supported agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and 14+ others). No duplicate purchases.
Do updates to Roo break installed skills?
No. BuySkills uses semantic versioning and a shared registry, so skills stay pinned to the version you installed. Run `npx buyskills update` when you want the latest versions.
Which Roo modes can invoke BuySkills skills?
All of them. Roo's Code, Architect, Ask, and any custom modes you define can invoke BuySkills skills on demand. The skill catalog is shared across modes — install once, use everywhere.
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