Common Issues and Solutions

If Aider Gets Stuck:

• Use /clear to discard chat history and make a fresh start
• Try /drop to remove unnecessary files
• Use /model to switch to a different model
• Take turns: code manually, then continue with Aider

File Editing Problems:

• Avoid adding too many files to the chat
• Try using --edit-format whole if having issues
• Consider using architect mode with /chat-mode architect

Token Limits:

• Use /tokens to see your current token usage
• Remove files with /drop to free up context space
• Break complex changes into smaller steps

Command Not Found:

• If the aider command isn't found, use python -m aider instead