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Aider
by Aider contributors
A command-line coding assistant for making changes to files in a local Git project.
Our verdict
A command-line coding assistant for making changes to files in a local Git project.
Best for: Developers comfortable with a terminal who want to choose a supported model.
Choose something else if: you want a visual editor or a tool that needs no development setup.
Source review
Using Aider in practice
Where it runs
Local command-line tool with a configured model connection.
How to install
Follow the installation guide and configure a supported model.
What it costs
Tool and model-provider costs are separate; check your provider.
Prices and plans change. Check the linked sources before committing.
Why consider it
- Works with a local repository and Git.
- Lets you choose supported model providers.
What to watch for
- Provider charges and model capabilities differ.
- Terminal and repository knowledge are useful prerequisites.
A first task to try
In a disposable repository, add one file to the conversation and request a small, testable change.
Suggested exercise, not an installation test. We reviewed the linked documentation; no host compatibility is implied.
Other options to understand
Related tools can solve different parts of the same job. Compare fit before treating them as replacements.
Key facts
What we have checked
Not checked yet. Dated facts such as prices, releases and repository activity appear here once we have confirmed them from a source.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- Official usage guideOur review
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Changelog
What changed
No changes recorded yet. Releases, price changes and deprecations appear here, with their dates, once we track them for this record.
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