Aide is the Open Source AI-native code editor. It is a fork of VS Code, and integrates tightly with the leading agentic framework on swebench-lite.
Publisher’s description
What is Aide?
Aide is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Aide. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.96.4.25031, released on January 31, 2025. 15 versions are listed since January 8, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (codestoryai/aide) has 2,189 stars. On Windows it registers 140 file types, including .xhtml, .shtml, .java, .jsp and .txt. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “The open-source AI-native IDE”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Opens 140 file types
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Aide is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Aide safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D46CDB4B3328C063826394C5F303673E9CD1ABE11D4383790F5EA34E81C7C65F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CodeStory.Aide -eAideUserSetup-x64-1.96.4.25031.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Aide
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/codestoryai/aide
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.96.4.25031
- Released
- January 31, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 9, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- GitHub stars
- 2,189
- GitHub forks
- 341
- Website
- aide.dev
- winget ID
- CodeStory.Aide
File types it opens (140)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aide free?
Yes. Aide is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Aide safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Aide with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Aide be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Aide run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Aide?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 8, 2025.
Can I use Aide without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Aide?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
