AiderDesk is a platform for AI-powered software engineers. It started as a desktop GUI for the Aider CLI and evolved into an orchestration layer with project and task management, Git worktrees, tool approval gates, multi-model support, extensions, and MCP integration.
Publisher’s description
What is AiderDesk?
AiderDesk is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Hotovo.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: AiderDesk is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AiderDesk 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:
2E23D00DD36FB40DBE27BA496655A9D873F1BBE9D90A663C2E24EF532FCF5062· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.89.0Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Hotovo.AiderDesk -escoop install extras/aider-deskaider-desk-0.89.0-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Hotovo
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.89.0
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- aiderdesk.hotovo.com
- winget ID
- Hotovo.AiderDesk
- Scoop package
- extras/aider-desk
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Frequently asked questions
Is AiderDesk free?
Yes. AiderDesk is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is AiderDesk 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 AiderDesk 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 AiderDesk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AiderDesk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use AiderDesk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to AiderDesk?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, RStudio, Node.js (LTS) and pi. The alternatives page compares them.
