Aider (architect)
Agent / Orchestration · Plan-then-edit workflow with git safety net for complex changes
At a glance
| Setup effort | Low |
| Released | 2023 |
| Open source | Yes |
| Interface | Terminal/CLI |
| Model choice | BYO model |
| Guardrails | Approval gates |
| Cost | BYO API key |
| Autonomy | Assist |
| Capabilities | Tool use, Multi-step planning, Git integration, Shell access, Multi-model |
What Aider (architect) does
Tool use, Multi-step planning, Git integration, Shell access, Multi-model
Best for
Plan-then-edit workflow with git safety net for complex changes
Works well with
LLM Provider / Model
Conflicts & caveats
- Aider architect mode requires the Aider integration (yours is GitHub Copilot).
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