Aider

Self-Hostable

Category: coding • Released 2023

AI pair programming terminal assistant that edits code directly in your local git repo

Aider maps your whole git repository into a concise map to give LLMs full project awareness. Automatically creates clean git commits with sensible commit messages as changes are applied.

Pricing Structure & Model AccessThe local software is available under its stated license. Hardware, electricity, hosting, model APIs, and support may incur separate costs.

freeOfficial Pricing

Free Access QuotaThe software is available for local or self-hosted use under its stated license; model inference and infrastructure are separate.

Free Tier LimitsCapacity depends on local hardware, model size, configuration, and any external model or hosting provider.

Requirements & Verification

No Account Required (Instant)Verified: 2026-10-17

Source repository

Core Capabilities & Features

Automatic git commits

Repo map contextual awareness

Works in terminal

Multi-file edits

Compatible with Sonnet & DeepSeek

Who It's Best Suited For

Professionals, developers, and creators requiring high-reliability coding workflows.

Execution Environment

Self-hostable via Docker or local GPU (macOS, Linux, Windows).

Tags & Keywords

#terminal #git #cli #open-source #pair-programming

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