# Aider-AI/aider | Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server > aider is AI pair programming in your terminal - **Stars**: ⭐ 44,555 - **Language**: Python - **Native MCP Manifest**: Standard NPX Transport ## 🔌 Claude Desktop Configuration (`claude_desktop_config.json`) ```json { "mcpServers": { "aider": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aider" ] } } } ``` ## ⚡ Cursor MCP Configuration (`.cursor/mcp.json`) ```json { "mcpServers": { "aider": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aider" ] } } } ``` ## 🚀 Launch Commands - **NPX**: `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-aider` - **Docker**: `docker run -i --rm mcp/aider`