Aider

Aider

Aider AI
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About

Aider is an AI pair-programming tool that runs directly in your terminal, helping developers build new projects or improve existing codebases using large language models. It works with both cloud-based and local LLMs, giving developers flexibility in how they use AI. Aider understands your entire codebase by mapping it, making it especially effective for larger projects. It supports over 100 programming languages and integrates tightly with Git for safe, trackable changes. Developers stay in control while accelerating development through natural language instructions.

About

Discover the AI Pair Programming extension for VSCode, Create your own AI Copilots with the Playground and Unleash new AI Apps with the API. Unlock the Power of Your Own AI Agents: Integrate Personalized Context and Knowledge Across all Coding Languages. Easily Train Your AI Copilot with Your Own Files on the Playground. Create and Share a Copilot in Just 5 Minutes, or Achieve Custom AI Copilot Solutions Seamlessly Through the API A always free extension for VS Code that boost coding abilities using chat assistant and code completion. Simply download the extension, add your own API key and start AI-coding for free. Enhanced solution that allows AI agents creation with specific context information, so you can design your own AI copilots and integrate it wherever you want! API connection to develop AI-powered apps effortlessly handling all the complexities of fine-tuning LLMs so you can focus on creating without the technical issues.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Aider is ideal for software developers, engineers, and technical teams who want to accelerate coding, refactoring, and testing workflows using AI directly within their existing development environments

Audience

Developers and anyone in need of an AI solution to create, generate, and modify code and query patterns

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Open source
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Aider is one of those developer tools that feels simple in the best way. It runs in the terminal, works with my existing repo, edits files directly, and fits naturally into a Git-based workflow instead of forcing me into a whole new IDE. I really like that it is open source and model-flexible. Being able to use different LLMs, including cloud and local models, makes it much more useful for developers who care about cost, privacy, speed, and picking the right model for each job. The repo-aware workflow is a big win too. Aider can map a larger codebase, make multi-file changes, and help with real tasks like refactoring, fixing bugs, adding tests, and building features. That makes it feel more like pair programming than just asking a chatbot for snippets. The Git integration is also great. Since Aider works inside a local Git repo, it is easy to review changes, keep diffs clean, and roll back anything that does not look right.

Cons

  • Aider is still a tool for developers, not a magic autopilot. You need to understand your codebase, review the diffs, run tests, and guide it clearly if you want good results. It can also get expensive or noisy if you throw huge tasks at it without scoping the work. Like most coding agents, it performs best when you give it focused instructions, add the right files to context, and keep an eye on what it is changing. I would also be cautious with secrets, shell commands, and production-sensitive repos. Aider is powerful because it can work directly with your code, but that means you still need good review habits and guardrails.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Easy multi AI provider, you can use OpenAI, Ollama and others, With Plus you can use Azure GPT 4 and it works fine! You can use Agents AI to interact into the IDE, great job!!!
  • Enhances Productivity: CodeGPT in VSCode can auto-generate code, reducing development time. Intelligent Assistance: Provides relevant and accurate code suggestions based on context, helping developers avoid errors. Continuous Learning: By interacting with CodeGPT, developers can learn new coding practices and improve their skills.

Cons

  • I need it in Sublime text and it would be incredible in XCode!!!
  • CodeGPT might generate responses that are sometimes too detailed or complex, which can be overwhelming for some users. However, this also showcases the API's ability to generate rich and detailed responses, which is a great benefit for many use cases.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Aider AI
aider.chat/

Company Information

CodeGPT
Founded: 2023
United States
www.codegpt.co

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Categories

Categories

Integrations

Visual Studio Code
Amazon SageMaker Model Training
Claude Mythos 5
Claude Sonnet 3.7
Claude Sonnet 4
DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek-V3
GPT-4o
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Gemini 3 Pro
Ollama
OpenAI o1
OpenAI o3
OpenAI o3-mini
OpenViking
PHP
Python
Requesty
Rust
TypeScript

Integrations

Visual Studio Code
Amazon SageMaker Model Training
Claude Mythos 5
Claude Sonnet 3.7
Claude Sonnet 4
DeepSeek R1
DeepSeek-V3
GPT-4o
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Gemini 3 Pro
Ollama
OpenAI o1
OpenAI o3
OpenAI o3-mini
OpenViking
PHP
Python
Requesty
Rust
TypeScript
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