Aider, an AI-powered pair programming tool, continues its active development with Paul Gauthier leading the charge through extensive contributions focused on feature expansion and bug fixes.
Paul Gauthier has been the most prolific contributor over the last 30 days, with 107 commits addressing various aspects of the project, including dependency updates, new feature additions like the --map-multiplier-no-files switch, and numerous bug fixes in base_coder.py. The project emphasizes robust testing and documentation improvements, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high code quality and user guidance.
Recent issues and pull requests indicate a focus on enhancing user control and improving model interactions. Issues such as #1138 and #1134 highlight user requests for more granular control over LLM interactions and model configurations. Meanwhile, PRs like #1119 and #1117 aim to standardize code formatting and expand model support, respectively.
Paul Gauthier
pcamp
paul-gauthier
Other Contributors
Centralized Development Effort: Paul Gauthier's significant contribution volume suggests a centralized development approach, potentially impacting collaborative dynamics.
User Control Enhancements: Recent issues and PRs indicate a strong demand for improved user control over Aider's automated behaviors, particularly regarding LLM interactions.
Model Integration Challenges: Users report challenges with model-specific behaviors, highlighting a need for better error handling and documentation.
Testing Emphasis: The project shows a strong focus on testing enhancements, crucial for maintaining stability amidst ongoing feature development.
Documentation Consistency: Regular updates to documentation files reflect an effort to keep user guidance aligned with code changes, supporting both new users and contributors.
| Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Gauthier |  |
1 | 0/0/0 | 107 | 43 | 5545 |
| Paul Gauthier (aider) | .png?size=50) |
1 | 0/0/0 | 83 | 13 | 1218 |
| paul-gauthier |  |
1 | 0/0/0 | 3 | 1 | 64 |
| pcamp |  |
1 | 2/2/0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Thinh Nguyen (Taik) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tarun Agarwal (axrwl) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aloha (a1ooha) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charles Joachim (cjoach) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Titusz (titusz) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| zak (zxkxyz) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (Aeraxys) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Xi Chen (XiChenn) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Christian Clauss (cclauss) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jonathan Ellis (jbellis) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| nobuo kawasaki (nobu007) | 0 | 3/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Amir Elaguizy (aelaguiz) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Antti Kaihola (akaihola) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| apaz (apaz-cli) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Krazer (caseymcc) | 0 | 2/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dean Thompson (deansher) | 0 | 2/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Johan von Tangen Sivertsen (johanvts) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rishabh Chakrabarti (rishacha) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marcel Levy (heymarcel) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (jarca0123) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (HieuMTrinh) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (shroominic) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (gordonlukch) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (randoentity) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (metehanozdev) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Branch Vincent (branchvincent) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| None (philipp-eisen) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| George Rey (jerzydziewierz) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
| Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 56 | 43 | 115 | 19 | 1 |
| 30 Days | 197 | 174 | 588 | 40 | 1 |
| 90 Days | 297 | 199 | 887 | 56 | 1 |
| 1 Year | 318 | 199 | 972 | 56 | 1 |
| All Time | 945 | 822 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
The Aider project has seen a significant amount of recent activity, with 123 open issues currently logged. Notably, many of these issues revolve around feature requests and bugs related to the integration of various models and functionalities, particularly concerning the handling of token limits and model configurations. A recurring theme is user frustration with the automated behaviors of Aider, especially regarding its tendency to commit changes without explicit user consent, which has led to several discussions about improving user control over the editing process.
Several issues indicate that users are encountering problems with the LLM's responses, particularly when it comes to maintaining context and accurately processing commands. There is also a noticeable concern about how Aider interacts with large repositories and the performance implications of using different models.
Issue #1138: Ask without context enhancement
Issue #1135: Prompt caching with open router LLMs
Issue #1134: Ability to set various models for various tasks
Issue #1133: Feature request: Implement prompt caching with Claude
Issue #1132: Struggles to find errors
Issue #1131: Aider streaming the whole file!
Issue #1130: Error/Bug using deepseek-coder-v2 and Ollama latest update
Issue #1129: 🪲 BUG During reflector
Issue #1128: SwitchCoder Exception when using /ask from -m message
Issue #1126: Cannot add folder via command line
The analysis of the pull requests (PRs) for the Aider project reveals a total of 26 open PRs, with a diverse range of enhancements, bug fixes, and documentation improvements. The PRs reflect an active development environment with contributions aimed at improving usability, functionality, and integration with various models.
PR #1119: fix: Add Makefile for format
Created 3 days ago. Introduces a Makefile to facilitate code formatting using Black, enhancing developer experience by standardizing formatting commands.
PR #1118: docs: Add PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
Created 3 days ago. Adds a pull request template to streamline contributions and ensure consistency in future submissions.
PR #1117: fix: add gemini models
Created 3 days ago. Implements definitions for Gemini models, expanding the model support within Aider.
PR #1116: Add color to /git commands
Created 3 days ago. A draft PR proposing to add color support to Git commands based on terminal capabilities, awaiting feedback for further refinement.
PR #1101: Use extra_headers also for summary and commit message prompts
Created 5 days ago. Fixes a crash issue related to HTTP headers during summary and commit message generation, improving stability in specific use cases.
PR #1093: Prompt undo command for --no-auto-commit mode
Created 6 days ago. Enhances the undo functionality in non-auto-commit mode, allowing users to revert changes effectively.
PR #1061: /read includes files recursively when given a directory
Created 9 days ago. Adds functionality to read files recursively from directories, improving the tool's ability to provide context to LLMs.
PR #1059: Refactor: Switch to absolute imports for consistency
Created 9 days ago. Refactors import statements for consistency across the codebase, aiding maintainability.
PR #1038: Fix startup issue in Mac homebrew
Created 12 days ago. Addresses a startup issue specific to Mac installations via Homebrew, enhancing compatibility.
PR #1026: Proposed mechanism for "prompt variants". Added an "Aiden" prompt variant
Created 13 days ago. Introduces a new prompt variant aimed at providing a more sophisticated interaction model, pending further review and potential integration.
PR #1019: (Draft) Create a stdin/stdout command driven command line
Created 14 days ago. Proposes a new command-driven interface for Aider, currently in draft status for further development.
PR #1015: Add config to run the Aider commands with confirmation(Y/N)
Created 15 days ago. Introduces user confirmation before sending messages to LLMs, enhancing user control over interactions.
PR #1003: Fix typos discovered by codespell
Created 16 days ago. Minor corrections across various files to improve documentation clarity.
PR #910: Add devcontainer support for easier development setup
Created 31 days ago. Implements configuration for devcontainers, facilitating easier setup for developers using VS Code or GitHub Codespaces.
PR #904: Custom Sys prompts for Coder objects
Created 31 days ago. Allows customization of system prompts for different coder objects, enhancing flexibility in usage scenarios.
PR #839: Use standard config paths instead of home root
Created 41 days ago. Modifies configuration paths to align with XDG standards, improving user experience regarding configuration management.
PR #828: Migrating to Rye to simplify config files, package management and speedup everything
Created 42 days ago. Proposes migration to Rye for package management, although met with some resistance from community members due to concerns about complexity.
PR #777: feat: Add files to the chat asynchronously (GUI)
Created 49 days ago. Enhances UI responsiveness by allowing asynchronous file additions, addressing performance issues during heavy file operations.
PR #673: Support custom shortcut key commands
Created 69 days ago. Introduces customizable shortcut keys within Aider, improving user efficiency in command execution.
PR #609: add FreeBSD installation using ports
Created 90 days ago. Adds installation instructions for FreeBSD users, broadening the project's accessibility.
PR #608: Nix flake with aider package and development environment
Created 90 days ago. Draft PR adding Nix flake support for building and developing Aider; not expected to be merged but provides an alternative setup method.
PR #540: feat: add /rg command (ripgrep for /add files)
Created 134 days ago. Introduces a new command that integrates ripgrep functionality into Aider, though it has raised concerns about dependencies on external tools.
23-26 are older PRs that have been closed or merged without significant updates or comments indicating ongoing disputes or issues.
The current landscape of open pull requests indicates a vibrant and active development environment within the Aider project, showcasing a mix of feature enhancements, bug fixes, and documentation improvements that cater to both usability and functionality enhancements.
User Experience Improvements: Many PRs focus on enhancing user experience through better command handling (e.g., PRs like #1015 introducing confirmation prompts), improved error handling (#878), and asynchronous operations (#777). This indicates a strong emphasis on making Aider more intuitive and responsive during use.
Documentation and Standardization: Several contributions aim at improving documentation (#1118) or standardizing practices across the codebase (#1059). This reflects an understanding that clear documentation is crucial for onboarding new contributors and maintaining code quality as the project evolves.
Integration with External Tools: There is an evident trend towards integrating Aider with other tools and systems (e.g., PRs like #910 introducing devcontainer support and #540 adding ripgrep functionality). While this enhances capabilities, it also raises concerns about dependency management and potential complexity in user setups.
Model Support Expansion: The introduction of new models (e.g., Gemini models in PR #1117) highlights ongoing efforts to enhance Aider's capabilities by integrating additional AI models into its framework, which is essential given the competitive landscape of AI-powered coding tools.
Despite numerous active PRs, there appears to be a lack of recent merge activity on several promising contributions (e.g., PRs like #1015 and #1116). This may indicate bottlenecks in review processes or prioritization challenges within the team that could hinder progress if not addressed promptly.
Overall, while the volume of open pull requests reflects an engaged community contributing towards diverse enhancements in Aider's capabilities, attention should be directed towards streamlining the review process and addressing any emerging disputes among contributors regarding feature implementations or project direction to maintain momentum in development efforts moving forward.
Paul Gauthier
pcamp
paul-gauthier
rishacha
metehanozdev
nobu007
apaz-cli
akaihola
Aeraxys
branchvincent
jbellis
XiChenn
aelaguiz
zxkxyz
heymarcel
deansher
caseymcc
HieuMTrinh
cclauss
Taik
gordonlukch
johanvts
jerzydziewierz
titusz
cjoach
philipp-eisen
randoentity
jarca0123
shroominic
axrwl
a1ooha
Paul Gauthier has been the most active contributor, with 107 commits in the last 30 days, focusing on various features and bug fixes. His recent work includes:
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Detailed Reports--map-multiplier-no-files switch and enhancements to caching mechanisms.base_coder.py, particularly around token handling and arithmetic operations.pcamp contributed 1 commit fixing typos in documentation (edit-errors.md), collaborating with Paul Gauthier on this update.
This user made 3 commits, primarily focused on minor changes or documentation.
Other team members such as rishacha, metehanozdev, nobu007, and others have not made any recent commits but have open pull requests indicating ongoing engagement with the project.
In summary, the development team is actively enhancing the Aider project with a focus on feature expansion, testing robustness, and maintaining clear documentation. Paul Gauthier's leadership is evident through his extensive contributions, while collaboration among other team members supports ongoing improvements.