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AI pair programmer that edits your codebase from the terminal

About aider

aider is an open-source command-line tool that lets developers pair-program with GPT-4, Claude, and other LLMs directly in their terminal. It reads repo context, applies multi-file edits, and commits changes with meaningful messages automatically. Best suited for developers who prefer a CLI-first, git-integrated AI coding workflow.

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Pricing
Paid
Platforms
CLI
Open source
Yes
Website
aider.chat
Added
Apr 23, 2026
Source
awesome

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How aider compares

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aider FAQ

What is aider used for?

aider is an open-source command-line tool that lets developers pair-program with GPT-4, Claude, and other LLMs directly in their terminal. It reads repo context, applies multi-file edits, and commits changes with meaningful messages automatically. Best suited for developers who prefer a CLI-first, git-integrated AI coding workflow.

Is aider free?

aider is Paid. Paid tool. Visit the site to view current pricing plans.

What platforms does aider run on?

aider runs on CLI. Whether it offers a public API isn't stated — check the vendor's docs before planning an integration.

Is aider open source?

Yes — aider publishes its source, so you can self-host it, audit what it does with your data, and avoid per-seat pricing. Browse more open-source options at brofindai.com/tags/open-source.

What are the best alternatives to aider?

The closest alternatives are Agenta, Bloom, Continue, Haystack — all coding & dev tools tools that overlap with aider on coding, developer, llm. See the full list at brofindai.com/alternatives/aider.

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