aider - AI Pair-Programming in Terminal

aider is an AI pair-programming tool that enables developers to collaborate with high-end LLMs (Claude 3.7, DeepSeek R1, GPT-4o, etc.) directly in the terminal. It understands entire Git repositories and can perform multi-file changes and automated commits.

When to Activate

• When the user wants to start an AI-assisted pair-programming session.
• When performing complex code refactoring or modifications across multiple files.
• When the user needs automated, semantic Git commit messages for AI-generated changes.
• When utilizing "Voice-to-Code" or embedding external content (screenshots/webpages) into the coding context.

Core Principles & Rules

• Git Integration: Aider is most effective when run inside a Git repository.
• Model Versatility: Supports a wide range of models (Claude, DeepSeek, OpenAI, local LLMs).
• Automation: Can automatically run lints and tests to verify changes.

Additional Scenarios

• Whole-Repo Context: Automatically generates a map of the repository to help the LLM understand complex architectures.
• Multi-File Editing: Seamlessly handles modifications that span multiple source files.

Patterns & Examples

Launch Aider

# Start an interactive pair-programming session
x aider

Checklist

• Verify that the user is inside a Git repository for optimal performance.
• Confirm the target LLM is configured and accessible.
• Check if additional dependencies (like for voice input) are needed.