Best Aider Skills in 2026: SKILL.md Skills for Aider
The best SKILL.md skills compatible with Aider, the open-source AI pair programming tool.
The best SKILL.md skills compatible with Aider, the open-source AI pair programming tool.
Quick Answer: Aider reads SKILL.md files from
.aider/skills/in your project. Most installed skills on Agensi that work with Aider: code-reviewer (447 installs), git-commit-writer (170 installs), readme-generator (117 installs). All free.
Aider is an open-source, terminal-based AI coding tool that works with multiple LLM providers. It supports the SKILL.md format, which means the entire Agensi catalog is compatible. Skills teach Aider specific workflows that go beyond what the base model does on its own.
Aider's strength is its deep git integration. It automatically commits changes and manages branches. Skills that complement this git-centric workflow get the most value.
Git and version control
These skills pair naturally with Aider's built-in git workflow.
git-commit-writer (170 installs) writes conventional commits from staged changes. Aider already commits automatically, but this skill ensures the messages follow conventional commit format with proper type, scope, and breaking change detection. Free.
changelog-generator (41 installs) turns git history into user-facing release notes. Free.
pr-description-writer (85 installs) generates PR descriptions from your diff. Free.
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Code review
code-reviewer (447 installs) reviews for bugs, security issues, and style violations. Useful for reviewing Aider's own output before committing. Free.
codex-grade-coding (37 installs) adds verification-driven protocols that reduce errors. Free.
Debugging and reliability
env-doctor (86 installs) diagnoses startup failures. Free.
truth-first (11 installs) eliminates hallucinations with evidence-first verification. Particularly useful with open-source models that hallucinate more than Claude or GPT-4. Free.
lobster-debugging (6 installs) is a 4-phase debugging framework. Free.
Documentation
readme-generator (117 installs) creates complete README files. Free.
How to install skills in Aider
Place skills in .aider/skills/ in your project:
your-project/
├── .aider/
│ └── skills/
│ └── code-reviewer/
│ └── SKILL.md
Aider loads skills when you start a session.
Browse all Aider-compatible skills on Agensi.