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Aider
Open SourceSelf-hostableAI pair programming in your terminal.
4.835K starsAlternative to Claude Code
Overview
Aider lets you pair-program with large language models straight from the command line. It edits files in your local git repository, writes sensible commit messages, and works with Claude, GPT, and local models — a terminal-native, model-agnostic alternative to Claude Code.
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Why pick Aider over Claude Code
- Own your data instead of trusting Claude Code's servers
- No per-seat pricing — grow without ballooning costs
- Aider is open source: audit it, fork it, extend it
- Self-host for full privacy and compliance control
Key features
- Edits multiple files in your local git repo
- Auto-generates clear commit messages
- Works with Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, and local models
- Repo map gives the model whole-project context
- Voice coding and image support
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Installation
Install with pip
python -m pip install aider-chatFrequently asked questions
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