Aider integration
Aider API key setup with prepaid controls
Aider can create valuable AI workflows, but repository-wide edits and long generated patches can make spend hard to predict. NexRelay gives developers pairing with command-line coding tools a controlled gateway key before scaling usage.
How Aider fits
Aider belongs to OpenAI-compatible CLI tools. The safest setup is a dedicated gateway key, a compatible endpoint, and a small first budget so one client can be tested without exposing a broad provider key.
Recommended setup
Route Aider through the compatible endpoint and review the first request ledger row.
- Create one key for this client only
- Start with a small daily or monthly budget
- Use model allowlists for early testing
- Review request logs after the first successful call
What to verify
After the first request, check that the expected model, endpoint, token meters, billed amount, and status appear in the usage ledger. Increase limits only after the route behaves as expected.
FAQ
Can Aider use a NexRelay API key?
Aider can use NexRelay when the client supports a compatible custom base URL and API key for its request style.
Why use a separate key for Aider?
A separate key makes spend easier to cap, audit, rotate, and disable without affecting other tools.