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Aider
Aider AI
A terminal pair-programming agent that edits an existing Git repository and works with many hosted and local models.
View on GitHub 49.3k stars checked 2026-10-02
- Access
- Open source
- Setup
- Technical
- Pricing
- Free software; model or API costs
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Maintenance
- Active
- Last repository push
- 2026-05-22
Proven terminal pair programmer
It has a focused workflow, a long track record, automatic Git integration, and extensive model benchmarks.
Who it fits
Developers who want precise conversational editing in an existing repository rather than a larger agent platform.
Who should skip it
Non-coding tasks or users who prefer a full graphical development environment.
What you need
- Python installer
- Git repository
- Model provider key or local model
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