Open-source terminal AI pair programmer that directly edits code in local Git repositories.
License
Apache-2.0
Stars
44,879
Homepage
https://aider.chat/Features
- Open-source terminal pair programming
- Direct editing in local Git repositories
- Multi-model support
- Multi-file changes and commits
- CLI workflow fit
- Useful for tests, refactors, and fixes
Use Cases
- Command-line AI coding
- Local project bug fixing
- Multi-file refactoring
- Test generation
- Fast small-feature implementation
- Open-source project development
FAQ
Aider is an open-source terminal AI pair programmer that connects to a local Git repository and lets models directly edit code, commit changes, and handle multi-file tasks. It supports multiple mainstream models and fits developers who prefer command-line workflows for feature work, bug fixes, refactoring, and tests. Repository: https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider.
Common real-world fits include: Command-line AI coding, Local project bug fixing, Multi-file refactoring.
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