Paul Gauthier · conventions and .aider.conf.yml
Best Aiderrules & configs — RuleSell
Aider is an open-source CLI pair programmer that edits code in your local git repo. It supports Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, and 100+ models. Conventions and per-project guidance live in CONVENTIONS.md or .aider.conf.yml.
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Why use Aider rules from RuleSell
- Aider conventions, model configs, and prompt templates — quality-scored and version-pinned.
- Original authors keep attribution and royalties (when claimed).
- Copy-paste install: drop into your repo, launch aider --read.
- Coverage for popular language profiles (Python, Rust, Go, TypeScript) and model-specific tuning.
How to use Aider rules
1. Pick a Aider rule
Browse the listings below and open one that matches your stack.
2. Copy the file contents
Click "Copy" on the listing — or download the raw file from the source URL.
3. Paste into CONVENTIONS.md at repo root, or .aider.conf.yml
Drop the rule into CONVENTIONS.md at repo root, or .aider.conf.yml. The exact command: # Drop the file into your repo, then launch aider with --read:
4. Restart Aider
Restart your Aider session so the new rule is loaded. Verify it appears in the active context.
# Drop the file into your repo, then launch aider with --read:
aider --read CONVENTIONS.mdAider rules — frequently asked
Where does Aider read project conventions from?
Pass any file with --read (commonly CONVENTIONS.md). Aider loads it as read-only context in every session. Config like model, edit-format, and auto-commit goes in .aider.conf.yml or aider.conf.yml at the project root.
Can I share Aider conventions across a team?
Yes. Commit CONVENTIONS.md and .aider.conf.yml to git. Teammates running aider in that repo get the same rules and model settings.
Does Aider support Claude, GPT, and local models?
Yes — Aider supports Claude (Anthropic), GPT (OpenAI), DeepSeek, Gemini, and local Ollama models. The model is configured via --model or in .aider.conf.yml.
What's the difference between Aider and Cursor?
Aider runs in your terminal and edits files via git commits — no IDE required. Cursor is a full editor fork of VS Code with inline AI. They solve overlapping problems with very different UX.
Are RuleSell's Aider configs free?
Yes — free during beta. After beta, original authors can opt into paid publishing with Stripe Connect payouts.