Does Aider (Open-source CLI) train on your code?
Aider · Open-source CLI · checked 2026-10-19
The gold standard: no code collection, opt-in analytics, runs on Ollama.
Default
Aider 'never collects your code, prompts, chats, keys or any personal info'.
aider.chat/docs/more/analytics.htmlchecked 2026-10-19
How to opt out
Nothing to do.
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Retention
None by Aider; your model provider's policy applies.
Telemetry
Opt-in anonymous analytics (models, tokens, features, errors), asked of a random subset of users.
aider.chat/docs/more/analytics.htmlchecked 2026-10-19
Disable telemetry
aider --analytics-disable (permanent).
aider.chat/docs/more/analytics.htmlchecked 2026-10-19
Zero data retention
yes · With a local model.
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Offline / local model
yes · Ollama: export OLLAMA_API_BASE=http://127.0.0.1:11434 and run aider with an ollama model.
aider.chat/docs/llms/ollama.htmlchecked 2026-10-19
Self-hostable
yes · Local CLI.
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Score
100/100 · training 40/40 · retention 25/25 · offline 20/20 · telemetry 15/15
Classes: training No · retention Not collected · telemetry None / opt-in · offline yes