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Aider is an open-source AI pair-programming tool that runs in your terminal, editing real files in your local git repo through a chat interface. Its slash commands and prompt-toolkit keybindings drive everything from adding files to the chat to committing, diffing, and undoing the AI's edits.

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All Aider keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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⌫
Tab
Q
W
E
R
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Y
U
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⇪
A
S
D
F
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Shift
Z
X
C
V
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Shift
⌃
⌘
⌥
Space
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⌘
⌃
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+ 22 more controls in the table below

31 shortcuts

Input 9

Action Shortcut
Interrupt Generation ⌃C
Insert Newline (Multiline) ⌥↵
Open External Editor ⌃Xthen⌃E
Previous Sent Message ⌃↑
Reverse Search History ⌃R
Next Sent Message ⌃↓
Autocomplete File / Command ⇥
Cursor to Line Start ⌃A
Cursor to Line End ⌃E

Session 8

Action Shortcut
Switch Main Model
Clear Chat History
Show Help
Show Token Usage
Open Editor for Message
Run Shell Command
Reset Files & History
Voice Input

Git & Review 6

Action Shortcut
Show Diff
Undo Last Commit
Commit Outside Changes
Run Git Command
Lint and Fix
Run Tests

File Management 5

Action Shortcut
Add File to Chat
Remove File from Chat
Add Read-Only Reference File
List Files & Chat Status
Show Repo Map

Chat Modes 3

Action Shortcut
Ask Mode (No Edits)
Code Mode
Architect Mode

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GIT & REVIEWShow Diff/diffUndo Last Commit/undoCommit Outside Changes/commitRun Git Command/gitLint and Fix/lintRun Tests/testCHAT MODESAsk Mode (No Edits)/askCode Mode/codeArchitect Mode/architectINPUTInterrupt Generation⌃CInsert Newline (Multiline)⌥↵Open External Editor⌃X›⌃EPrevious Sent Message⌃↑Reverse Search History⌃RNext Sent Message⌃↓Autocomplete File / Com…⇥Cursor to Line Start⌃ACursor to Line End⌃EFILE MANAGEMENTAdd File to Chat/addRemove File from Chat/dropAdd Read-Only Referenc…/readonlyList Files & Chat Status/LSShow Repo Map/mapSESSIONSwitch Main Model/modelClear Chat History/clearShow Help/helpShow Token Usage/tokensOpen Editor for Message/editorRun Shell Command/runReset Files & History/resetVoice Input/voiceAiderKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 31BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH AIDER · MAC
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Mac edition · 31 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Aider shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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These shortcuts, on physical keys

There is a Stream Deck profile for Aider AI — 49 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Aider shortcut?
Aider has 31 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official Aider product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Aider. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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