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Aider

Name: Aider
Author: Aider (open source)

by Aider (open source)

An open-source AI pair programmer for the terminal that edits code in your local git repository.

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Our verdict

The pick for people who want a free, open-source terminal tool and are happy to bring their own model API key.

Best for

open source
terminal workflow
bring your own model

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