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- Spec-driven development
- Structured discovery loop
- Production-ready PR output
- Complex task handling
- Autonomous execution
Updated March 27, 2026
Aider is an open-source terminal-based AI pair programming tool that edits code directly in your local git repository. It creates proper git commits, supports all major LLMs, and can work across multiple files simultaneously. Aider is popular with developers who prefer terminal workflows over IDE extensions.
Autonomous spec-driven coding agent for complex long-horizon tasks. Runs a structured discovery loop and delivers production-ready PRs.
Core capabilities each platform advertises.
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