Aider

Aider is a command-line AI pair programming tool that brings powerful AI coding capabilities directly to your terminal. It works seamlessly with your existing git workflow, making edit suggestions that can be automatically committed or reviewed. Simply describe what you want to change in natural language, and Aider will modify your files accordingly. It supports multiple LLMs including GPT-4, Claude, and local models, and can handle complex tasks like refactoring across multiple files, generating tests, fixing bugs, and implementing new features. Aider maintains conversation context, understands your codebase structure, and generates proper git commits with meaningful messages. It's particularly popular among developers who prefer terminal-based workflows and want AI assistance without leaving their command line environment.