Aider
AI pair programming in your terminal.
Overview
Aider is a command-line chat tool that allows you to work with an AI pair programmer directly in your terminal. You can start a new project or work with an existing one in a local git repository. Aider lets you ask the AI to perform tasks, and it will edit the code in your local files accordingly. It's designed for developers who are comfortable with a terminal-based workflow and want a powerful way to apply AI to their coding tasks.
✨ Key Features
- Command-line interface
- Works directly with local files and git repositories
- AI-powered code editing and generation
- Open source
- Supports multiple LLMs (GPT-3.5/4, Claude, etc.)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Terminal-native workflow
- Directly edits files in your local git repository
- Simple and powerful command-line interface
Unique Value: Empowers terminal-centric developers to leverage the power of AI for coding tasks directly within their preferred environment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Applying changes to multiple files in a git repository based on a natural language request
- Iteratively building and debugging code in the terminal
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Developers who prefer a graphical user interface
- Beginners who are not comfortable with the command line
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more direct and powerful way to apply AI to a local codebase compared to IDE extensions, especially for developers who are highly proficient with the command line.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The tool is free to use, but you need to provide your own API key for the LLM.
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