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Cohere
Cohere offers *free* API access to their models. Their Command-R+ model works well with aider as a *very basic* coding assistant. You'll need a [Cohere API key](https://dashboard.cohere.com/welcome/login).
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Overview
Cohere
Cohere offers free API access to their models. Their Command-R+ model works well with aider as a very basic coding assistant. You'll need a Cohere API key.
First, install aider:
{% include install.md %}
Then configure your API keys:
setx COHERE_API_KEY <key> # Windows, restart shell after setx
Start working with aider and Cohere on your codebase:
# Change directory into your codebase
cd /to/your/project
aider --model command-r-plus-08-2024
# List models available from Cohere
aider --list-models cohere_chat/