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    Aider

    Open Source
    https://aider.chat
    >> OPEN TOOL

    Aider is an open-source AI pair programming tool that runs in the terminal and uses large language models to edit code directly in local git repositories based on natural language instructions.

    Category

    Coding

    Subcategory

    IDE Assistant

    Free Tier

    Free and open source

    Paid Plans

    Not available yet

    API Cost

    Requires API key for LLM provider

    CLI

    Aider Trust & Security Report

    Certifications, AI-training posture, and security controls, with sourced proof.

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    Region

    United States (services hosted in US, intended for US visitors; may transfer data internationally for storage/processing)

    Trains on Data

    No

    Self-hostable

    Yes

    AI-assisted coding directly in the terminalMaking multi-file code edits via chatIntegrating with local git repositoriesUsing local LLMs for private codingAutomated code refactoring from CLI

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