🚀 LLM Code Lens + Aider
The Ultimate AI-Powered Development Workflow
Your Complete Guide to
Smart Code Analysis + AI Pair Programming
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LLM Code Lens
The Code Intelligence Platform
pip install llm-code-lens
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Aider
AI Pair Programming in Terminal
pip install aider-chat
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Your Development Journey
1
Launch Interactive Analysis
Run llmcl and use the GUI to explore your project
LLMCL
2
Select Key Files & Folders
Use arrow keys and space to choose what to analyze
LLMCL
3
Choose Your LLM Provider
Pick Claude, ChatGPT, or any provider you prefer
LLMCL
4
Auto-Open in Browser
LLMCL opens your chosen LLM with ready-to-paste analysis
LLMCL
5
Paste & Ask Questions
Ctrl+V the analysis, ask "What should I refactor first?"
LLMCL
6
Start AI Pair Programming
Fire up Aider to implement the AI's recommendations
Aider
7
Code with Confidence
Let AI help you write, fix, and improve your code
Aider
8
Re-analyze & Repeat
Check your improvements and find the next priority
LLMCL
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LLMCL Interactive Workflow
🚀 Start Analysis
llmcl . --interactive
📁 Navigate with Arrow Keys
↑↓ to move, → to expand folders, ← to collapse
✅ Select with Space
Space to select files/folders, Tab to switch sections
⚙️ Configure Options
Set output format, choose LLM provider, exclude patterns
🌐 Auto-Launch Browser
LLMCL opens your LLM provider with analysis ready to paste
📋 Paste & Explore
Ctrl+V the analysis, start asking insightful questions!
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Essential Aider Commands
🤖 Start with Claude Sonnet
aider --model sonnet
🔥 Use Open Source Mistral
aider --model ollama_chat/mistrallarge
📂 Add Specific Files
aider src/main.py tests/test_main.py
📖 Include Documentation
aider --read README.md src/
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Why This Combo Rocks
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No more analysis paralysis
- LLMCL shows exactly what needs attention
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Smart prioritization
- Work on high-impact improvements first
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Context-aware AI
- Aider understands your entire codebase structure
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Accelerated learning
- Learn best practices from AI recommendations
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10x productivity
- Ship better code faster with systematic approach