AiderDesk is packed with features designed for modern software development:
- ๐ค Autonomous Agent Mode: An intelligent AI agent (powered by Vercel AI SDK) that autonomously plans and executes complex tasksโfrom implementing features to refactoring entire modules. Just describe what you need, and the agent breaks it down, explores your codebase, uses the right tools, and delivers results.
- ๐งฉ Extensible Tool Ecosystem:
* Power Tools: Direct file operations, semantic search, grep, shell commands, web fetching
* Aider Tools: Deep integration with Aider's intelligent code generation and modification
* Memory Tools: Vector-based persistent knowledge storage that learns project patterns and preferences
* Skills: Progressive disclosure system to add domain expertise and custom workflows
* Task Tools: Complete task management with cost tracking and todo lists
* Todo Tools: Built-in checklist management that agents can use to track progress
- ๐ฅ Specialized Subagents: Create cost-optimized AI specialists for specific tasks (code review, testing, documentation). Automatic or on-demand invocation with configurable permissions and context memory.
- ๐๏ธ Customizable Agent Profiles: Configure different agent behaviors with system prompts, custom instructions, tool approvals, and rule files. Pre-built profiles included for common workflows.
- ๐ง Persistent Memory: The agent remembers project patterns, architectural decisions, and your preferences across tasks using local vector search (LanceDB).
- ๐ Advanced Task Management: Organize work with tasks that include chat history, context files, cost tracking, todos, and optional Git worktree isolation for safe experimentation.
- ๐ฟ Git Worktrees: Create isolated development environments for safe, parallel feature development. Multiple merge strategies with built-in revert support.
- ๐ Effortless IDE Integration: Automatically sync context files with your active editor in:
* IntelliJ IDEA ([Plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/26313-aiderdesk-connector) | [GitHub](https://github.com/hotovo/aider-desk-connector-intellij-plugin))
* VSCode ([Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=hotovo-sk.aider-desk-connector) | [GitHub](https://github.com/hotovo/aider-desk-connector-vscode-extension))
- ๐งฉ MCP Server Support: Connect to any Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to add external capabilities (web browsing, database access, custom tools).
- โ๏ธ Hooks & Automation: JavaScript hooks for workflow automationโrespond to events, modify behavior, and integrate with external tools.
- ๐ Usage Dashboard: Visualize token usage, costs, and model distribution with interactive charts and tables.
- ๐ฐ Cost Tracking: Monitor token usage and associated costs per task for both Aider and Agent.
- **๐ REST AP