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platform: 'aider' title: 'Aider' quickStart:

  • 'Install Aider'
  • 'Configure Unimatrix MCP'
  • 'Test the connection' faq:
  • q: 'Does Aider support MCP?' a: 'Yes, Aider supports MCP servers for extended functionality.' config: | Run Aider with Unimatrix MCP support by configuring the MCP server in your .aider.conf.yml.

Aider Setup

Welcome to the Aider setup guide.

Aider is a popular AI pair programming tool that supports MCP servers for extended memory capabilities.

Quick Start

  1. Install Aider via pip: pip install aider-chat
  2. Create or edit .aider.conf.yml in your project
  3. Add Unimatrix MCP configuration
  4. Run Aider with MCP support

Configuration

Add the following to your .aider.conf.yml:

mcp_servers:
  - name: unimatrix
    url: https://deployunimatrix.com/api/mcp
    headers:
      Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Features

  • Store code snippets and development notes
  • Recall previous coding sessions
  • Search through your development history
  • Cross-device sync of your coding context

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure Aider is installed correctly
  • Check network connectivity
  • Verify your API key is valid