Exocortex Aider Configuration

This skill configures Aider to use Claude 3.5 Sonnet through OpenRouter with git integration and diff-based change previews.

Configuration

The configuration sets up Aider with the following preferences:

1. **Model Selection**: Uses Claude 3.5 Sonnet via OpenRouter for high-quality code generation

2. **Git Integration**: Enables git tracking while keeping manual control over commits

3. **Change Preview**: Uses diff format to show changes clearly before applying

Setup Instructions

1. Copy this configuration to `.aider.conf.yml` in your project root

2. Set your OpenRouter API key either:

- In the config file by uncommenting and filling `openrouter-api-key`

- Or via environment variable: `export OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-your-api-key`

3. Ensure git is initialized in your project (`git init` if needed)

Configuration Options

```yaml

Use Claude 3.5 Sonnet through OpenRouter

model: openrouter/anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet

Git settings

git: true # Track changes with git

auto-commits: false # Require manual commit approval

Editor settings

edit-format: diff # Show changes in diff format for review

```

Usage

Once configured, Aider will:

This configuration is ideal for developers who want powerful AI assistance with careful change review and version control.

Notes