Aider
AI pair programming in your terminal.
Overview
Aider is a command-line chat tool that allows you to code with an AI pair programmer directly in your terminal. You can ask Aider to perform coding tasks, and it will edit the files in your local git repository with the changes. Aider is designed for developers who are comfortable working in the terminal and want a powerful, scriptable way to interact with an AI coding assistant.
✨ Key Features
- Command-line interface for AI pair programming
- Directly edits files in your local git repository
- Works with multiple files and entire projects
- Supports various large language models
- Scriptable and extensible
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Terminal-first approach
- Directly edits local files in a git repo
- Highly scriptable and powerful for command-line users
Unique Value: An AI pair programmer that works directly in your terminal, allowing for powerful, scriptable, and efficient AI-assisted coding.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Refactoring a function across multiple files using a single command
- Generating a new feature by describing it in the terminal
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Developers who prefer a graphical user interface and a visual code editor.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and powerful command-line experience compared to IDE-based tools, with the ability to directly edit your project files.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The tool is open-source and free to use, but you need to provide your own API key for the language model.
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