{"categories":[{"label":"Software Development","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development/6"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Aider is an AI pair programming tool that runs in your terminal, letting you collaborate with LLMs to build new projects or modify existing codebases through natural conversation.","skillfed_tags":["ai-coding","git-integration","terminal-ui"],"use_cases":["Start a new project from scratch by describing requirements in natural language and letting Aider generate initial code structure","Add features to an existing codebase by asking Aider to implement specific functionality while it maintains git history","Fix bugs by describing the problem and having Aider suggest and apply corrections, with automatic linting and test validation","Refactor code by requesting style or architecture changes and reviewing Aider's edits before committing","Generate test cases by asking Aider to write tests for your functions and modules"],"what_it_does":"Aider is a terminal-based AI pair programming tool that connects to large language models (Claude, DeepSeek, OpenAI, or local models) to help you write, modify, and debug code interactively. You describe what you want to build or change in plain language, and Aider edits your files, then automatically commits changes to git with sensible messages. It understands your entire codebase through a repo map, supports over 100 programming languages, and can accept images and web pages as context.\n\nThe tool is designed to keep you in control: you review changes before they're committed, can use familiar git tools to undo or inspect edits, and can integrate it into your IDE via a watch mode. It also supports linting and testing hooks so Aider can fix problems your test suite catches. With 107 runtime dependencies, it brings a substantial ecosystem of HTTP, async, parsing, and LLM-integration libraries\u2014making it a heavyweight but feature-complete solution for AI-assisted development.","worth_installing":"Yes, with conditions. Aider is actively maintained, has low install friction, and solves a real problem for developers wanting AI-assisted coding in the terminal. However, you must: (1) address the 4 known security vulnerabilities before using it in production or with sensitive code, (2) have an API key for a supported LLM and budget for token costs, and (3) accept Python 3.10\u20133.12 as your runtime constraint. The large dependency footprint is justified by its feature set, but review the security advisories first."},"id":"aider-chat","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/aider-chat","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/aider-chat.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/aider-chat/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-02-12","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"aider-chat","python_support":"capped_below_current","summary":"Aider is AI pair programming in your terminal"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":851208,"position":4904,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":4},"version":"0.86.2"}