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Aider vs llama.vscode
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| Fact | Aider | llama.vscode |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 49k | 1.5k |
| Latest | v0.86.0 | v0.0.68 |
| Last push | 2026-05-22 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 26 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GitHub Copilot. Alternatives to GitHub Copilot →
PartialAiderAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
Partialllama.vscodeCompletions and chat in VS Code from a local llama.cpp server.
Aider
llama.vscode
- v0.0.682026-09-28Two more hooks events are introduced (experimental) - userPromptSubmit (before agent loop is started) and stop (after a…
- v0.0.672026-09-18Hooks are introduced (experimental). For now only for events preToolUse and postToolUse. More details in the wiki.
- v0.0.662026-09-16User text in the agent chat is now in a bubble
- v0.0.652026-09-05Move agent view on the left or on the right side of VS Code - click button "..." and select the appropriate action
- v0.0.642026-09-01Compact command added (configure the number of last messages to keep with setting Chats_msgs_keep)
Aider
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llama.vscode
✓ signed The latest release, v0.0.68, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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