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 Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

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 Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Open source
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

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 Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Aider AI
aider.chat/

Company Information

CodeGPT
Founded: 2023
United States
www.codegpt.co

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Categories

Agentic AI Supported
AI Code Generators Supported
AI Coding Agents Supported
Pair Programming Supported
Vibe Coding Supported

Categories

Agentic AI Supported
AI Code Generators Supported
AI Coding Agents Supported
AI Copilots Supported
AI Tools Supported
Pair Programming Supported

Integrations

Visual Studio Code Supported
Amazon SageMaker Model Training Not Supported
C# Supported
C++ Supported
Claude Sonnet 3.7 Supported
DeepSeek-V3 Supported
Gemini 2.5 Pro Supported
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Supported
Git Supported
GitHub Not Supported
Grok 3 Supported
Grok 3 mini Supported
MemPalace Supported
OpenAI o1 Supported
OpenAI o3 Supported
OpenAI o3-mini Supported
OpenAI o4-mini Supported
Requesty Not Supported
TypeScript Supported
XHawk Supported

Integrations

Visual Studio Code Supported
Amazon SageMaker Model Training Supported
C# Not Supported
C++ Not Supported
Claude Sonnet 3.7 Not Supported
DeepSeek-V3 Not Supported
Gemini 2.5 Pro Not Supported
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Not Supported
Git Not Supported
GitHub Supported
Grok 3 Not Supported
Grok 3 mini Not Supported
MemPalace Not Supported
OpenAI o1 Not Supported
OpenAI o3 Not Supported
OpenAI o3-mini Not Supported
OpenAI o4-mini Not Supported
Requesty Supported
TypeScript Not Supported
XHawk Not Supported
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