AI CLI Tools

Aider Commands

Aider is an AI pair programmer that works directly with your Git repository. Edit code through conversation, with automatic Git commits and multi-file refactoring support.

9 commands

Pro Tips

Use '/add filename' to include specific files in the chat context for targeted edits.

Aider auto-commits changes with descriptive messages. Use '--no-auto-commits' for manual control.

Use '--architect' mode for complex refactoring that benefits from a planning phase.

Common Mistakes

Aider modifies files directly. Always review changes before accepting, especially for critical code.

Large files increase token usage and costs. Use /add selectively for relevant files only.

Commands

Start Aider session

$ aider

Start Aider in the current Git repository.

Aider with specific files

$ aider src/app.py src/utils.py

Start Aider with specific files in context.

Add file (in session)

$ /add filename.py

Add a file to the chat context during session.

Drop file (in session)

$ /drop filename.py

Remove a file from the chat context.

Use architect mode

$ aider --architect

Use architect mode for complex refactoring.

No auto-commits

$ aider --no-auto-commits

Disable automatic Git commits.

Use Claude model

$ aider --model claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022

Use a specific model (Claude or GPT).

Undo last change

$ /undo

Undo the last AI-made change.

Show diff

$ /diff

Show diff of pending changes.