Terminal-based AI coding assistant that edits local files conversationally.

Description

Aider is a command-line tool that lets you pair program with LLMs to edit code in your local repository. Unlike chatbots that only show code snippets, Aider can directly edit your files. It works conversationally from your terminal: you describe the changes you want, and Aider implements them, automatically creating git commits with descriptive messages. It can handle multiple files simultaneously and understands the relationships between them. It supports GPT-4, Claude, and other LLMs. Aider uses advanced techniques like git diffs and structure mapping to provide better context to the models. Ideal for refactoring code, implementing new features, fixing bugs, and writing tests. Especially powerful for developers who prefer the terminal. Open source and free; you only pay for your LLM API usage. It’s more efficient than copying/pasting code from ChatGPT. It respects gitignore and only modifies files you specify. Used by developers who value efficiency.