Aider (Open Source)
The leading open-source AI pair programmer for the terminal.
Git-Aware Editing
Aider is deeply integrated with Git. Every change is followed by an automated, descriptive commit, allowing for effortless version control.
Architect Mode
Advanced workflow for complex tasks where the AI writes a full-length plan in markdown for you to review before touching any files.
Model Agnostic
Runs in any terminal and supports dozens of LLMs via OpenAI, Anthropic, or local providers. Total freedom of choice.
Aider is the gold standard for open-source 'Vibe Coding'. It's a CLI tool that lets you edit code in your local git repository using almost any LLM (Claude, GPT, Gemini, or even local models).
Git Integration
Every change Aider makes is automatically followed by a descriptive git commit. This makes it incredibly easy to experiment and 'vibe' with different solutions—if you don't like it, just undo the commit.
Architect Mode
Aider features an 'Architect Mode' where the AI first writes a high-level plan. You can critique the plan before it starts editing files, giving you elite-level control over the output.
Install: aider.chat