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Change an existing codebase

Tools are listed alphabetically. That order is not a ranking and it is not a score. Capability notes come from official documentation review. They are not hands-on tests.

1. Aider

   Pair program with models in a terminal, with repository mapping, Git integration, linting, and testing.

   Choose when: Terminal pair programming with a model you select; review automatic commits.

   • Change an existing codebase
   • Debug code and run tests

   Price: Not listed

   Original release date: Not listed

2. Claude Code

   Read repositories, edit files, run commands, and implement or debug features with an agent.

   Choose when: Terminal-first multi-file repository work.

   • Change an existing codebase
   • Debug code and run tests

   Price: Not listed

   Original release date: Not listed

3. Continue

   Use customizable AI agents, chat, edits, and autocomplete in VS Code or JetBrains.

   Choose when: Open-source assistant in an existing editor; model configuration is still needed.

   • Change an existing codebase

   Price: Not listed

   Original release date: Not listed

4. Cursor

   Work with an AI coding agent on project files in an editor or terminal.

   Choose when: Existing codebase and direct development workflow.

   • Change an existing codebase
   • Debug code and run tests

   Price: Not listed

   Original release date: Not listed

5. GitHub Copilot

   Suggest code, explain repositories, review changes, and work on assigned tasks.

   Choose when: Work already centered on GitHub and your editor; capabilities depend on plan, client, and policies.

   • Change an existing codebase
   • Review AI-generated changes

   Price: Not listed

   Original release date: Not listed

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