Description:
AI pair programming in your terminal
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.86.1@2
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
ai
pair-programming
cli
developer-tools
llm
git
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Install:
brew install aider
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About:
Aider is an AI-powered command-line tool that enables developers to pair program with large language models like GPT-4. It directly edits code in your local git repository, understands the entire codebase through context awareness, and can automatically commit changes. This streamlines the development workflow by allowing natural language requests for code modifications and refactoring.
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Key Features:
- Direct code editing in local git repositories
- Automatic git commit generation with descriptive messages
- Multi-file context awareness for complex changes
- Support for leading LLM providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and local models
- Interactive chat interface for iterative development
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Use Cases:
- Refactoring legacy codebases using natural language instructions
- Implementing new features by describing requirements to the AI
- Debugging issues by having the AI analyze and fix code errors
- Learning new programming languages or frameworks with AI guidance
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Alternatives:
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GitHub Copilot
– Copilot provides inline suggestions in IDEs, while Aider offers conversational, multi-file editing via CLI with git integration
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Cursor IDE
– Cursor is an AI-first IDE, whereas Aider works with existing editors and git workflows through the terminal
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License: Apache-2.0
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Dependencies: certifi, freetype, gcc, jpeg-turbo, libyaml, openblas, python@3.12
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Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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