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Aider

by Paul Gauthier (independent)
Supports 8 models · CLI · Free open-source · Defaults: Claude Sonnet 4.6

Aider is an open-source command-line tool for AI-assisted coding, built by Paul Gauthier (independent) (released 2023-06). Aider integrates with 8 verified models, including Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, and Mistral Large 3 675B Instruct. It's free and open source. Engineers run it from a terminal, where it can inspect repositories, edit files, call tools, and drive repeatable agentic coding workflows across local projects.

Overview

Open-source CLI tool for AI-driven code editing via natural language, with deep Git integration that automatically commits changes with descriptive messages.

Featured Model Specs

ModelLabReleasedContextReasoningOpen source
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic2026-02-171MYesNo
Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic2026-02-051MYesNo
Mistral Large 3 675B InstructMistralAI2025-12-01128KNoNo
Gemini 2.5 ProGoogle DeepMind2025-06-171MNoNo
GPT-4.1OpenAI2025-04-011MNoNo

Model Compatibility Matrix

ModelLabDefaultAccess tierNotes
Claude Sonnet 4.6AnthropicYesFreeRecommended default, via Anthropic API key
Claude Opus 4.6AnthropicNoFreeVia Anthropic API key
Mistral Large 3 675B InstructMistralAINoFreeVia Mistral API key
Gemini 2.5 ProGoogle DeepMindNoFreeVia Google API key
GPT-4.1OpenAINoFreeVia OpenAI API key
DeepSeek R1DeepSeekNoFreeVia DeepSeek API key
DeepSeek V3DeepSeekNoFreeVia DeepSeek API key
GPT-4o (2024-11-20)OpenAINoFreeVia OpenAI API key

Underlying Models

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FAQ

What is Aider?

Aider is an open-source command-line tool for AI-assisted coding, built by Paul Gauthier (independent) (released 2023-06). Engineers run it from a terminal, where it can inspect repositories, edit files, call tools, and drive repeatable agentic coding workflows across local projects. It is primarily used for agentic coding from a local shell.

What models does Aider support?

Aider runs Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, Mistral Large 3 675B Instruct, Gemini 2.5 Pro, GPT-4.1, and 3 more.

How much does Aider cost?

Aider is free and open source. You pay only for the underlying model API usage.

Is Aider open source?

Yes, Aider is open-source software.

What are alternatives to Aider?

Alternatives include Warp, Pi, and Claude Code.

When was Aider released?

Aider was released in 2023-06.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-15. Data sourced from harness documentation and provider pages.