Working with Different Models

Aider works with various LLMs, but performance varies by model:

Best Models for Code Editing:

• Claude 3.7 Sonnet
• DeepSeek R1 & Chat V3
• OpenAI o1, o3-mini & GPT-4o

Specify a model at launch:

aider --model o3-mini --api-key openai=<key>

Switch models during your session:

aider > /model sonnet

List available models:

aider --list-models

Choosing the right model balances performance, cost, and capabilities for your specific task.