Aider

About Aider

Aider is an open-source AI pair programming tool that works directly in your terminal and integrates seamlessly with your existing development workflow. It allows developers to chat with AI about their codebase, make edits across multiple files simultaneously, and automatically commit changes with meaningful git messages. Unlike web-based AI coding tools, Aider works locally with your git repository and supports various AI models including GPT-4, Claude, and others. It's designed as a powerful alternative to cursor, windsurf, claude code, and github copilot, offering more control and flexibility for developers who prefer command-line tools.

Key Features

• Command-line AI pair programming with support for multiple AI models (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
• Direct integration with local git repositories for seamless version control
• Multi-file editing capabilities with automatic git commits and meaningful commit messages
• Works entirely locally without requiring web interfaces or cloud IDEs
• Supports natural language conversations about your existing codebase
• Compatible with any programming language and development environment
• Automatic code context understanding for more relevant AI suggestions