Aider R Programming Expert Configuration

A comprehensive Aider configuration for R programming specialists using emacs on Debian systems, with built-in expertise for converting R markdown (.qmd) files to Typst format (.typ).

Configuration Overview

This configuration sets up Aider with:

Key Features

**Model Setup**

**Git Integration**

**System Expertise**

Usage Instructions

1. **Environment Setup**

```bash

export OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

```

2. **Configuration File**

Save the configuration as `.aider.conf.yml` in your project root

3. **Launch Aider**

```bash

aider --config .aider.conf.yml

```

4. **Working with R Markdown**

- Point Aider to your .qmd files for analysis

- Request Typst format conversion for publication-ready output

- Leverage auto-commit for version tracking

Custom Prompts

The configuration references `prompts.md` for additional prompt customization. Create this file to extend the system's capabilities with project-specific instructions.

Best Practices

This configuration optimizes Aider for R development workflows while maintaining clean git history and leveraging modern documentation formats.