# The best models for Roo Code Pay per use

Markdown version of https://kymaapi.com/for/roo-code, for agents and crawlers. Same content as the HTML page.

- Generated: 2026-10-18T19:28:44.904Z
- HTML page: https://kymaapi.com/for/roo-code
- Model catalog: https://kymaapi.com/models.md
- Pricing: https://kymaapi.com/pricing.md

For Roo Code

Connect Roo Code to Kyma's active open models. Auto-failback, prompt caching, OpenAI-compatible.

- [Create account](https://kymaapi.com/signup)
- [Setup Guide](https://kymaapi.com/for/roo-code#setup)

### Multi-Mode Ready

Different models for Architect, Code, Edit, and Debug modes. Kyma lets you switch models per mode without switching providers.

### Automatic fallback

For eligible failures, Kyma API tries another compatible route when available. Requests can still fail.

### Prompt Caching

Repeated context? Kyma caches it, and the repeated part bills at that model's own cached-input rate: listed beside its input rate on every model page.

## Recommended Models for Roo Code

Picked for quality, speed, and tool use: matched to Roo Code's multi-mode workflow.

- 1 · Qwen 3.6 Plus · Vision input · Supports reasoning, tool use, vision input. Compare current prices and measured uptime on the model page. · `qwen-3.6-plus` · Reasoning
- 2 · Kimi K2.6 · Vision input · Supports reasoning, tool use, vision input. Compare current prices and measured uptime on the model page. · `kimi-k2.6` · Reasoning
- 3 · MiniMax M2.5 · Tool use · Supports reasoning, tool use. Compare current prices and measured uptime on the model page. · `minimax-m2.5` · Reasoning
- 4 · Qwen 3-32B · Tool use · Supports reasoning, tool use. Compare current prices and measured uptime on the model page. · `qwen-3-32b` · Reasoning
- 5 · DeepSeek V4 Flash · Tool use · Supports reasoning, tool use. Compare current prices and measured uptime on the model page. · `deepseek-v4-flash` · Reasoning

## Setup guide

1. [Create account](https://kymaapi.com/signup) → 2. Install Roo Code from the VS Code Marketplace → 3. Paste the config below.

**Roo Code (VS Code)**

```
1. Open VS Code → Extensions → Search "Roo Code" → Install

2. Click Roo Code icon → Settings

3. Set these values:
   API Provider:  OpenAI Compatible
   Base URL:      https://kymaapi.com/v1
   API Key:       kyma-xxxxx  (get yours at kymaapi.com)
   Model ID:      qwen-3.6-plus

Done! Roo Code now uses Kyma's models.
```

**Multi-Mode Setup**

```
Roo Code supports multiple modes. Recommended models per mode:

Code Mode:       kimi-k2.6          (best tool use)
Edit Mode:       qwen-3-32b         (chat)
Debug Mode:      deepseek-v4-flash  (cheap deep analysis)

Tip: Use model aliases for easy switching:
  "best"     → qwen-3.6-plus
  "code"     → qwen-3-coder
  "agent"    → kimi-k2.6
  "fast"     → gemini-3.5-flash-lite
```

## Connect Roo Code to Kyma API

$0.50 signup credit for eligible free-tier models after email verification. No card required.

[Create account](https://kymaapi.com/signup)

## Explore more

- [Qwen 3.6 Plus](https://kymaapi.com/models/qwen-3.6-plus)
- [Kimi K2.6](https://kymaapi.com/models/kimi-k2.6)
- [MiniMax M2.5](https://kymaapi.com/models/minimax-m2.5)
- [Qwen 3-32B](https://kymaapi.com/models/qwen-3-32b)
- [DeepSeek V4 Flash](https://kymaapi.com/models/deepseek-v4-flash)
- [Compare models](https://kymaapi.com/compare)
- [Live model rankings](https://kymaapi.com/rankings)
- [Roo Code docs guide](https://docs.kymaapi.com/guides/roo-code)