Aider
Aider is a terminal-based AI pair programming tool that helps you build and edit code with LLMs.
Aider
AI pair programming directly in your terminal
What is Aider?
How to use Aider?
- 1Install Aider with the provided setup command.
- 2Open your project directory in the terminal.
- 3Start Aider with your chosen model and API key.
- 4Describe the change you want in plain language.
- 5Review the proposed edits and commits.
- 6Use git to inspect, manage, or undo changes as needed.
Aider Key Features
- Terminal-based AI pair programming
- Works with cloud and local LLMs
- Codebase mapping for large projects
- Supports 100+ programming languages
- Git integration with automatic commits
- IDE/editor usage support
- Can use images and web pages as context
- Voice-to-code support
- Automatic linting and testing
- Copy/paste workflow for web chat models
Aider Use Cases
- Adding new features to an existing codebase
- Fixing bugs with AI assistance
- Refactoring code across a project
- Generating tests and lint fixes
- Working with AI in a terminal-first workflow
- Collaborating with LLMs inside an IDE
Aider Pricing & Free Credits
Aider currently operates on a Free model.
Aider Pros & Cons
Pros
- Terminal-first workflow for developers
- Works with many LLM providers and local models
- Git-aware edits and commits
- Useful for large codebases
- Supports many languages and tools
Cons
- Requires your own LLM/API access for most setups
- Best suited for developers comfortable in the terminal
- Effectiveness depends on the model you connect
What is Aider best for?
- Developers who work in the terminal
- Teams using git-based workflows
- Open-source contributors
- Engineers refactoring large codebases
- Users who want AI help inside existing projects
Aider FAQ
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