Expose Roo Code's Orchestrator Mode as an MCP Server

[darko-mijic]

Description

Roo Code's Orchestrator Mode (also known as Boomerang Mode) is an advanced feature designed for efficient task planning and context management in complex coding projects. While many AI coding assistants, like Cursor and Windsurf, support the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate with external tools and services, they often struggle with task planning and context management—areas where Roo Code's Orchestrator Mode excels.

By exposing Roo Code's Orchestrator Mode as an MCP server, other AI coding assistants can leverage its superior orchestration capabilities. This integration would enhance their ability to manage and coordinate tasks, particularly in scenarios where effective task planning and context management are essential. For instance, Windsurf could integrate with Roo Code's Orchestrator via MCP to improve its ability to handle intricate projects.

There is already a precedent for this type of integration:

• The modes-mcp-server project demonstrates how Roo Code's custom operational modes can be managed through an MCP server. A similar approach could be taken to expose the Orchestrator Mode.
• Community discussions on Roo Code's GitHub have explored related ideas, such as migrating MCP creation from the system prompt to an agent/tool or MCP server (Discussion #558) and the possibility of having MCP servers for each mode (Discussion #639). These discussions showcase both the feasibility and interest in implementing such features.

Benefits

• Enhanced Functionality: Allow other AI coding assistants to utilize Roo Code's advanced orchestration features, thereby improving their capacity to handle complex tasks.
• Improved Workflow Efficiency: Facilitate better coordination of tasks across different AI tools, leading to more effective project outcomes.
• Increased Adoption: Make Roo Code's unique strengths more accessible to a broader audience, potentially increasing its adoption within the AI coding community.

Technical Feasibility

Roo Code already supports MCP, as indicated by its documentation and recent updates (e.g., "MCP Stability Improvements" in Roo Code 3.16). Additionally, projects like modes-mcp-server confirm that it is technically feasible to expose specific Roo Code functionalities as MCP servers. Developing an MCP server for the Orchestrator Mode would involve creating a server that interfaces with the Orchestrator Mode and exposes its tools via MCP, ensuring compatibility with the MCP standards upheld by other assistants.

Next Steps

• Consider developing an MCP server specifically for the Orchestrator Mode, similar to the modes-mcp-server project.
• Ensure compatibility with the MCP standards utilized by other AI assistants like Cursor and Windsurf.
• Provide clear documentation on how to set up and use the MCP server for the Orchestrator Mode.

Conclusion

Exposing Roo Code's Orchestrator Mode as an MCP server would significantly enhance its functionality, allowing other AI coding assistants to benefit from its advanced features. Given the existing work on MCP servers for Roo Code's modes and the community's interest in improved MCP integration, this feature aligns well with the project's direction. It would not only benefit users of other AI coding assistants but also strengthen Roo Code's position as a leader in AI-driven development tools.

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References:

• modes-mcp-server
• Discussion on MCP creation
• Discussion on MCP server per mode
• Roo Code MCP Documentation