# Dickymoore Macs Aider Runtime > Aider Runtime - Skill: `tomevault-io/dickymoore-macs-aider-runtime` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/dickymoore-macs-aider-runtime` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/dickymoore-macs-aider-runtime/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/dickymoore-macs-aider-runtime --- # Aider Runtime ## Overview Operate the Aider CLI safely: manage tracked files, chat modes, and session control from a worker terminal. ## Session Safety 1) Confirm idle state - Snapshot and/or `status` the worker; do not intervene mid-run. - Only proceed when the worker is at a prompt or explicitly idle. 2) Prefer in-session resets - Use `/clear` to reset the chat context. - Use `/reset` to reset to a clean conversation state. ## Core Slash Commands (Aider) Use `/help` to see the full list. Common commands: - `/add` add files to the chat context. - `/drop` remove files from the chat context. - `/ls` list tracked files. - `/read` read a file into the context. - `/diff` show current diffs. - `/git` run git commands. - `/commit` create a commit. - `/lint` run linting. - `/test` run tests. - `/run` run a shell command. - `/map` and `/map-refresh` manage repo maps. - `/tokens` show token usage. - `/settings` show or change settings. - `/clear`, `/reset`, `/undo` manage conversation state. - `/exit` or `/quit` exit Aider. ## Launch Flags (Shell) Use these when starting Aider from the shell (not inside the CLI): - `--model` choose a model at launch. - `--edit-format` set edit format. - `--message` send a one-shot prompt. - `--file` add a file at startup. - `--git` enable git integration. ## Guardrails - Do not restart mid-run. - Prefer `/clear` or `/reset` over full restarts when possible. - If the worker is not Aider, switch to the model-specific runtime skill instead. --- > Source: [dickymoore/macs](https://github.com/dickymoore/macs) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).