Aider
AI pair programming in your terminal
Data verified Aug 29, 2026
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About Aider
Aider is the open-source AI pair programmer that works in your terminal with your existing codebase. It edits files and commits to git automatically, supports 100+ LLMs, and consistently tops AI coding benchmarks — the choice of developers who want full control.
Commonly Cited Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Works well in larger projects via codebase mapping
- Supports 100+ programming languages
- Automatic git commits with sensible messages
- Connects to almost any LLM including local models





