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Aider

A terminal-based coding assistant that helps you write, modify and understand code through natural language conversations with AI models

1 sources 43,292 stars Apache-2.0

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About

Aider transforms your terminal into an intelligent coding companion. It seamlessly integrates with your existing workflow, supporting over 100 programming languages and working directly with your codebase through Git integration. Key capabilities include: Perfect for both starting new projects and maintaining existing codebases, Aider helps you code faster and smarter through natural conversation with AI.

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Works with leading AI models like Claude 3, DeepSeek, and OpenAI

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Automatically commits changes with meaningful messages

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Maps and understands your entire codebase for better context

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Integrates with your IDE through comments

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Supports voice commands for hands-free coding

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Handles images and web pages for visual context

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Includes built-in linting and testing

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