May 27 · 3 min read · Problem: I had aider running on Lubuntu, three API keys configured, a detailed architecture diagram, and a clear goal — build a modular forensic data analysis pipeline. What I actually got was token w
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Mar 4 · 5 min read · AI coding tools have split into two camps: IDE plugins that work inside your editor (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf) and terminal-based agents that operate on your entire codebase from the command line. Aider is the most mature tool in the second c...
Join discussionMar 3 · 8 min read · AI CLI Coding Agents Compared: Claude Code, Aider, and Codex CLI IDE-based AI assistants get all the press, but the real power move in AI-assisted development is happening in the terminal. CLI coding agents don't just autocomplete lines -- they read ...
Join discussionJan 20 · 4 min read · For developers, the command line has always been a sanctuary of efficiency. In 2026, that space is getting a serious upgrade. The latest wave of AI coding assistants isn't just popping up in your IDE; they're moving directly into the terminal, evolvi...
Join discussionJan 3 · 6 min read · I’ve had my Spark for a couple of months now. Since it is my only personal computer I’ve gone through the process of working out how to use local LLMs for general tasks like taking & editing notes, browsing the web and coding. This is what I’ve learn...
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Dec 29, 2025 · 6 min read · 1. The Cost Question Most AI tools today live in the same pricing range — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and similar services all hover around the same monthly cost. That’s not inherently bad, and in many cases it’s absolutely worth it. But I do wonder, co...
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Jun 25, 2024 · 4 min read · Introduction Aider is an open-source AI coding assistant chatbot based on the console terminal. It outperformed Amazon Q Developer Agent in the SWE benchmark and is continuously being actively updated. In this post, I've summarized how to use Aider ...
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