Agents UI
Aider is a mature, model-agnostic open-source pair programmer for the terminal. Running it in Agents UI adds persistent sessions, SSH, and the option to run it alongside more autonomous agents.
Why run Aider in Agents UI
Aider's git-centric, model-agnostic approach pairs well with Agents UI's persistence and SSH.
Keep Aider for tight, controlled edits in one session while a more autonomous agent works in another.
How to set it up
Step 1: Install Agents UI
Download the latest macOS release and open it.
Step 2: Install Aider
Install Aider (pipx or pip) and configure your model provider and API key.
Step 3: Open a session
Create a session in your project's git repository.
Step 4: Run Aider
Start Aider in the session. Its git integration works as normal, with Agents UI handling persistence and remote access.
Step 5: Combine with other agents (optional)
Run Aider beside a more autonomous agent and pick the right tool per task.
Frequently asked questions
Which models does Aider support?
Aider is model-agnostic and works with many providers — you bring your own API key.
Does Aider support MCP?
Aider does not natively support MCP today, but it runs fine inside Agents UI alongside MCP-capable agents.