Strongest current signal
Package downloads
876.7K/30d
Across npm and PyPI
▲ +20%
AI pair programmer. Command-line tool for code editing.
Evidence spans packages, GitHub, developer discussion, and code adoption.
Evidence
Package demand leads here, with downstream usage and discussion filling in the picture.
Strongest current signal
876.7K/30d
Across npm and PyPI
35
Known dependents on PyPI
43.1K
Main repository stars
37/30d
Ranked #6 in category discussion
Summary
Aider shows both package demand and downstream use: 876.7K package downloads in the last 30 days and 1 public repositories importing its packages.
This summary draws from package registries, GitHub, developer discussion, and AI-Buzz collection where it adds real signal. As of April 11, 2026. Methodology
Research Brief
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Additional evidence
AI-Buzz collects a small set of signals that do not show up cleanly in package and repository feeds.
Public repositories and source files importing packages tied to Aider.
Background and reference details
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Aider is a command-line AI coding assistant. Edits code in your terminal. Uses GPT models to help write and refactor code.
0 npm · 26K PyPI
AI pair programmer. Command-line tool for code editing.
Historical metrics for Aider
Aider: npm Downloads down 68% (47 to 15). PyPI Downloads down 85% (181.3K to 26.4K). GitHub Stars up 3% (41.9K to 43.1K).
| Date | npm Downloads | PyPI Downloads | GitHub Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 47 | 181.3K | 41.9K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 141 | 235.8K | - |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 13 | 194.0K | 42.7K |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 15 | 134.4K | 43.0K |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 0 | 26.4K | 43.1K |