Aider Configuration

This skill configures Aider, the AI pair programming tool, with optimized settings for a productive development environment.

What This Skill Does

Sets up Aider with carefully selected configuration options including:

Instructions

When configuring Aider, create or update the `.aider.conf.yaml` file in the project root with the following settings:

1. **Enable dark mode** for the Aider interface

- Set `dark-mode: true`

2. **Configure AI models**

- Set primary model to `gpt-5-chat-latest` for main operations

- Set weak model to `gpt-5-mini` for lightweight tasks and faster responses

3. **Enable vim keybindings**

- Set `vim: true` to use vim-style navigation

4. **Configure chat behavior**

- Set `chat-mode: ask` for interactive question-answering mode

5. **Enable multi-line input**

- Set `multiline: true` to allow Meta-Enter submissions

- Keep `fancy-input: true` for history and completion features

6. **Add configuration comments**

- Include reference to official documentation: https://aider.chat/docs/config/aider_conf.html

- Note any pending features (like `add-gitignore-files`) for future upgrades

Example Configuration

```yaml

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Configuration options: https://aider.chat/docs/config/aider_conf.html

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dark-mode: true

model: gpt-5-chat-latest

weak-model: gpt-5-mini

vim: true

chat-mode: ask

multiline: true

fancy-input: true

```

Important Notes