Aider

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Aider is an open-source AI pair programming tool that operates in your terminal. It allows developers to collaborate with LLMs to build on existing codebases or start new projects.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is Aider?

Aider is an open-source AI pair programming tool designed to integrate seamlessly into your terminal, enabling developers to work with large language models (LLMs) on new or existing codebases. It supports a wide range of LLMs, including Claude 3.7 Sonnet, DeepSeek R1 & Chat V3, OpenAI o1, o3-mini & GPT-4o, and local models. Aider maps your entire codebase to provide context to LLMs, supports over 100 programming languages, and integrates with Git for automatic, sensible commit messages. It can be used within your favorite IDE, allows adding images and web pages for visual context, and even supports voice-to-code for requesting changes. Additionally, Aider offers automatic linting and testing, and can streamline copy/pasting code with web chat interfaces.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to accelerate coding tasks, integrate AI assistance directly into their terminal workflow, and maintain version control with automatic Git commits. Especially valuable for those working on complex projects across multiple programming languages and requiring contextual awareness from LLMs.

Common actions

pair program with AI

edit code with LLMs

automate code commits

debug and test code

generate code from voice

Capabilities

Key features

Cloud and local LLMs
Maps entire codebase
100+ code languages
Git integration
In-IDE use
Voice-to-code
Linting and testing

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Not publicly disclosed. Check aider.chat for current pricing.

FAQs

What LLMs can Aider connect to?

Aider supports a wide range of LLMs including Claude 3.7 Sonnet, DeepSeek R1 & Chat V3, OpenAI o1, o3-mini & GPT-4o. It can also connect to almost any LLM, including local models, and offers integrations with providers like Anthropic, Gemini, GROQ, LM Studio, and more.

Can Aider be used within an IDE?

Yes, Aider can be used from within your favorite IDE or editor. You can ask for changes by adding comments directly to your code, and Aider will process and implement those changes, integrating into your existing development environment.

Does Aider handle Git version control?

Aider is tightly integrated with Git. It automatically commits changes with sensible commit messages, allowing you to use familiar Git tools to easily diff, manage, and undo any AI-generated changes. This ensures your codebase remains version-controlled.

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