Aider is an open-source terminal AI pair-programmer that edits code in your local git repository with GPT-5 or Claude. It writes commits, refactors files, and runs tests on demand.
Editor's Review
For senior developers who live in the terminal, Aider is the most pragmatic AI coding tool. Open-source, model-agnostic, and dirt cheap if you bring your own API keys.
Pros
- Open source
- Works in any terminal
- Bring your own model
- Git-aware commits
Cons
- Requires API key
- Steeper learning curve than Cursor
Pricing
- BYO API keys
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