# Aider Projects at AI Tinkerers

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Aider is the open-source, terminal-native AI pair programmer: it executes multi-file code edits and maintains a clean Git history with automatic, descriptive commits.

This is your command-line AI coding partner: Aider connects your local Git repository to powerful LLMs (GPT-4o, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, DeepSeek) for direct, conversational code modification. It handles complex, multi-file changes across 100+ languages (Python, Rust, JavaScript) without forcing you to leave the terminal. The key differentiator is its Git-native workflow: Aider automatically stages and commits every AI-generated change with a clear, contextual message, giving you a clean, reviewable history and full control. Typical feature costs run low: expect $0.01–0.10 per feature with cloud models.

- Official technology site: https://aider.chat
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 3
- Result page: 1 of 1

## Recent Public Talks and Demos

### [Building KOTA: A Practical Approach to Distributed Cognition](https://seattle.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_DOfJoRSu2UY)

This talk dives into the journey of building KOTA (Knowledge-Oriented Thinking Assistant), a personal cognitive partner developed iteratively using simple, accessible tools: markdown files, Python scripts, and the Aider command-line AI coding tool. We'll explore how KOTA evolved from a basic knowledge base into a practical implementation of distributed cognition, where the system gains agency to manage its own structure and even initiate tasks (like sending Telegram notifications or running overnight builds). Discover the techniques used to integrate personal data securely (prioritizing local LLMs), the surprising effectiveness of this minimalist approach, and its real-world impact on productivity – enabling rapid development cycles like building multiple micro-SaaS products in weeks ("Project Mosaic"). Learn the core principles and get a practical starting guide to building your *own* personalized cognitive extension, fostering AI partnership beyond reliance on closed, corporate systems.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Seattle - April Meetup — 2025-04-25 — Seattle
- Public talk page: https://seattle.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_DOfJoRSu2UY

### [AI powered reading buddy - what Kindle should be, but isn't](https://toronto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_EQTVWtRleUk)

I've been working on a side project. ResearchwithAI (https://researchwith.ai) - a reading assistant to help read Arxiv papers (and eventually PDFs and other docs). Inspired by Andrej Karpathy's tweet (https://x.com/karpathy/status/1866902647804203363), I set out to build a tool you can access via the web or run locally (via Docker and Ollama) that can help you read papers and explain concepts line by line instead of uploading a whole PDF and then asking questions - Like a smarter Kindle. I also plan to 1) integrate graph search to include other relevant research as context to help answer the questions better and 2) To provide a way to store and access your past-read papers via the UI. You can view an early version on the web using the URL I shared earlier. After adding a few more features, I plan to make the codebase public (hopefully before the presentation). During the presentation, I'll talk about the architecture, my approach to building it as someone who just picked up Web development earlier this year, my (bad) experience with Vibe coding, and how I plan on improving the tool over time.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Toronto - April 2025 Meetup at Shopify — 2025-04-24 — Toronto
- Public talk page: https://toronto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_EQTVWtRleUk

### [Transforming Code Collaboration with Aider: AI-Powered Pair Programming](https://fort-wayne.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_fd5h26pQoac)

Meet Aider —an open-source tool that's redefining how developers work with large codebases. Aider seamlessly integrates with Git, leveraging AI models like GPT-4o and Claude Sonnet 3.5 to offer real-time code suggestions, multi-file edits, and automatic commits, all within your terminal. In my upcoming presentation, I'll be showcasing how Aider can be used to create real, functional code while demonstrating its powerful capabilities. We’ll explore how this tool can make the impossible possible, whether you're refactoring, fixing bugs, or adding new features. Check out Aider on GitHub and learn more at https://aider.chat 🌐

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Fort Wayne August 20th 2024 Meet up — 2024-08-20 — Fort Wayne
- Public talk page: https://fort-wayne.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_fd5h26pQoac

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