Aider
Open-source AI pair programmer that runs in your terminal — edits real files and commits changes via git
About Aider
Aider is an open-source AI coding tool that runs in your terminal and works directly with your codebase via git. You describe what you want, Aider edits the appropriate files, runs tests, and commits the changes — all in your existing workflow without leaving the command line. It supports all major frontier models (Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini) and is especially popular with developers who prefer terminal-based workflows over IDE plugins.
Key Features of Aider
- ✦Terminal-based AI coding
- ✦Git commit integration
- ✦Multi-file code editing
- ✦Test execution and fixing
- ✦Support for all major AI models
- ✦Open source and free
Frequently Asked Questions about Aider
What is Aider?
Aider is a free code AI tool by Aider. Aider is an open-source AI coding tool that runs in your terminal and works directly with your codebase via git. You describe what you want, Aider edits the appropriate files, runs tests, and commits the changes — all in your existing workflow without leaving the command line. It supports all major frontier models (Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini) and is especially popular with developers who prefer terminal-based workflows over IDE plugins.
Is Aider free?
Yes, Aider is completely free to use.
What can you do with Aider?
Aider is used for code tasks including: terminal-based ai coding, git commit integration, multi-file code editing.
Who made Aider?
Aider was created by Aider and launched in 2023.
What are the best alternatives to Aider?
Top alternatives to Aider include GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Replit, Emergent — all available on aitoolcity.