Complete Aider keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 8 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
Aider is a popular AI tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 8 Aider shortcuts across 1 categories: Terminal Commands. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| /add [file] | Add file |
| /drop [file] | Drop file |
| /run [cmd] | Run command |
| /diff | View changes |
| /undo | Undo |
| /model [name] | Switch model |
| /architect | Architect mode |
| Ctrl + C | Stop |
The most essential Aider shortcuts are: /add [file] (Add file), /drop [file] (Drop file), /run [cmd] (Run command). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
Aider has 8 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while Aider is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The Aider shortcut for add file is /add [file].
Start with the essentials: Learn /add [file] (Add file) and /drop [file] (Drop file) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Terminal Commands category first.
AI workflow tip: Combine keyboard shortcuts with prompt templates to create a fast, repeatable workflow. Save your best prompts and trigger them instantly.