pi_mcps/zoo_backup/README.md

Zoo/Roo Code Configuration Backup

Owner: Patrick Plate
Created: 2026-06-24
Source: Work machine (~/.roo/ global config)
DO NOT SHARE — this is personal configuration with work-specific content in work/.

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What This Contains

A complete backup of the Roo Code / Zoo Code AI assistant configuration, split into two variants:

work/ — Full Unsanitized Archive

Complete copy of ~/.roo/ from the work machine, including:

• 16 custom modes (PAISY-specific: planner, jira-ops, reviewer, doc-gen, security-reviewer, plan-reviewer, paisy-cobol)
• 24 skills (PAISY pipeline: assessment, plan, testplan, code-review, security-review, SSH deploy, etc.)
• 15 custom tools (TypeScript/JS)
• Full rule set with PAISY patterns, ADP Wiki references, SEC-* security rules
• Memory bank (guidelines, product, tech stack docs)

Use case: Restoring the full work setup on a new work machine, or as reference.

home/ — Sanitized, Home-Ready

Generic version with all ADP/PAISY/work-specific content stripped:

• 5 custom modes (orchestrator, skill-writer, mode-writer, tool-writer, visual-qa)
• 13 skills (generic: code-review, create-pr, create-worktree, testplan, sprint-report, etc.)
• 15 custom tools (all generic — Maven, git, Playwright, Snyk, brew, etc.)
• 4 rule files (identity, BigMind, MCP tools, visual-verify)
• Rules for mode-writer and skill-writer

Use case: Installing on the home machine for personal projects. Zero work data leakage.

roo-code-settings.json — Full Work Settings Export

Raw settings export from the work instance. Contains proxy URLs and internal config — for reference only.

roo-code-settings.home.template.json — Home Settings Template

Ready-to-use settings file with:

• Placeholder API keys (<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>)
• Tiered model routing (Thinker/Coder/Plumber)
• Provider instructions for Anthropic, OpenRouter, and local Ollama
• Pre-configured mode→model assignments
• Sensible defaults for auto-approval, context management, etc.

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Directory Structure

zoo_backup/
├── README.md                              ← this file
├── INSTALL-HOME.md                        ← step-by-step home install guide
├── roo-code-settings.json                 ← full work settings (reference)
├── roo-code-settings.home.template.json   ← sanitized template for home
├── work/                                  ← complete unsanitized archive
│   ├── .roomodes
│   ├── rules/
│   ├── rules-mode-writer/
│   ├── rules-skill-writer/
│   ├── skills/                            (24 skills)
│   └── tools/                             (15 tools + package.json)
└── home/                                  ← sanitized, home-ready
    ├── .roomodes                          (5 modes)
    ├── rules/                             (4 rule files)
    ├── rules-mode-writer/
    ├── rules-skill-writer/
    ├── skills/                            (13 skills)
    └── tools/                             (15 tools + package.json)

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When to Refresh This Backup

• After adding new custom modes
• After adding/modifying skills
• After adding new custom tools
• After significant rules changes
• Before machine migration

How to refresh:

cd /Users/pplate/git/personal/pi_mcps/zoo_backup
rm -rf work/
rsync -a --exclude='.roomodes.bak' ~/.roo/ work/
# Then re-run sanitization for home/ if needed

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Key Differences: Work vs Home

Feature	Work	Home
Modes	16 (incl. PAISY-specific)	5 (generic)
Skills	24 (incl. COBOL, SSH, security)	13 (generic dev workflow)
Rules	PAISY patterns, SEC-* rules, ADP Wiki	Generic BigMind + MCP + git
Memory bank	PAISY product/tech/guidelines	None (start fresh)
Settings	Corporate proxy gateway	Direct API / OpenRouter / Local
Jira project	ESIDEPAISY	Any project
Language	German (payroll domain)	User's choice

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License / Sharing

This is Patrick's personal configuration. It contains:

• work/: ADP-proprietary content — NEVER share externally
• home/: Generic tooling — safe to share as a starter template if desired
• Settings template: No secrets — safe to share as example config