Verified setupUse Aider with GlideflowAI.
A terminal pair-programmer built around git-aware edits. Connect it through GlideflowAI's OpenAI-compatible API with a key you control.
What this connection is for
Aider is a terminal pair-programming tool that works directly with a local git repository. It can read selected files, make edits, and record changes in a workflow designed to keep diffs close to the developer. That focus makes it particularly useful for people who want a conversational coding tool but still want the unit of work to be a visible patch rather than an opaque remote session.
The tool's model naming convention matters when using a compatible endpoint. Aider uses the openai/ prefix to identify a model routed through an OpenAI-compatible provider. Once the base URL and key are supplied as environment variables, the command stays compact and can be reproduced in a shell profile or local task runner without embedding credentials in the repository.
GlideflowAI works with Aider through that standard OpenAI-compatible route. Begin with a clean or committed working tree, point Aider at a small set of relevant files, and review the resulting diff before accepting it. This listing describes a verified configuration path, not a statement that Aider has formally partnered with GlideflowAI.
Why pair it with GlideflowAI
Aider can use the same gateway credential as your editor and CLI agents through familiar environment variables.
GlideflowAI's public pricing and model catalog let you choose a model for an edit session with clear, comparable inputs.
Setup
Use a new API key for the tool, select a model from the catalog, and begin with a small task. Do not put a key in a repository, screenshot, or shared configuration file.
Set the compatible endpoint variables
In the shell where you run Aider, set the standard OpenAI base and API key variables.
export OPENAI_API_BASE="https://api.glideflowai.com/v1" export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-your-key"Run Aider with its required model prefix
Use openai/ before the exact GlideflowAI model ID. This prefix tells Aider to route the selected model through its OpenAI-compatible path.
aider --model openai/glm-5.2Review the diff
Start with a request limited to a small file set, run the relevant tests, and inspect git diff before you commit or keep generated changes.
Need the endpoint basics? Read authentication, browse the model catalog, or compare pricing. For tool-specific troubleshooting, see the existing guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the openai/ prefix optional?
No. Aider requires openai/<model-id> when using this OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
Can I save these exports?
You can place them in a private shell profile or secret manager, but never add a live API key to a repository.
What if Aider says a model is unavailable?
Copy the ID exactly from the GlideflowAI catalog and verify the same endpoint independently with the docs guide.
Ready to connect Aider?
Create a key, use the setup above, and verify the connection on a small task before you scale it up.
