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Aider
Ask Aider for code changes to selected project files from a terminal conversation.
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Overview
Aider works with named source files and edits them in response to coding requests. Its code mode makes changes, while ask mode discusses the code without changing it.12
What you can do
Get started
- Start Aider with the source files to change, describe one bounded change at its prompt, then inspect the resulting diff.1
Ways to use it
Ideas based on documented features.
- Make a small, reviewable code change against explicitly selected project files.1
Before you start
- Aider starts in code mode, which edits files. Use ask mode for discussion and review generated changes before relying on them.2