Aider Configuration for ProxySQL Development

This skill provides a comprehensive Aider configuration template optimized for ProxySQL development. ProxySQL is a high-performance MySQL proxy, and this configuration ensures optimal AI-assisted coding workflows.

Configuration Overview

Place this configuration as `.aider.conf.yml` in your project root or home directory. The configuration includes all available Aider settings with sensible defaults for database proxy development.

Key Configuration Areas

Model Selection

Git Integration

Development Workflow

Performance Optimization

Essential Settings for ProxySQL Development

```yaml

Enable auto-commits for tracking changes

auto-commits: true

Use appropriate model for MySQL/C++ development

model: claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022

Enable repository mapping for large codebase navigation

map-tokens: 2048

map-refresh: auto

Configure for C++ development

auto-lint: true

lint-cmd:

- "cpp: clang-format --style=file"

- "make: make check"

Enable testing integration

auto-test: false

test-cmd: "make test"

Git attribution for team development

attribute-co-authored-by: true

attribute-commit-message-author: true

Load agent instructions on startup

load: ./AGENT.md

```

Usage Instructions

1. **Initial Setup**

- Copy the configuration template to `.aider.conf.yml`

- Customize model selection based on your API access

- Set appropriate lint commands for your C++ standards

2. **Model Configuration**

- Configure `model` for your preferred AI provider

- Set `weak-model` for commit messages and summaries

- Use `editor-model` for focused editing tasks

3. **Git Workflow**

- Enable `auto-commits` for automatic change tracking

- Configure `commit-prompt` for consistent commit messages

- Set `attribute-author` and `attribute-committer` for proper attribution

4. **Development Integration**

- Configure `lint-cmd` for your code style requirements

- Set `test-cmd` for your test suite

- Enable `auto-lint` for consistent code formatting

5. **Performance Tuning**

- Adjust `map-tokens` based on codebase size

- Enable `cache-prompts` for repeated operations

- Configure `max-chat-history-tokens` for long sessions

ProxySQL-Specific Optimizations

Advanced Features

This configuration provides a solid foundation for AI-assisted ProxySQL development while maintaining flexibility for team-specific requirements and preferences.