IDE Integration

IDE Integration

Using Aider with Your Editor

Integrating with Your Editor

Watch Files Mode

Run Aider with --watch-files to enable AI coding comments:

# Make a function that validates email addresses. AI!

Just add AI! at the end of a comment to trigger Aider to make changes.

Editor Plugins

  • NeoVim: Available via the aider.nvim plugin
  • VS Code: Run Aider in a terminal window within VS Code
  • Other editors: Use watch-files mode with any editor

Browser UI

  • Run with --browser for a web interface
  • Provides a visual chat experience while still editing local files

These integrations let you work with Aider using your preferred development environment.

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