Aider's architect mode: when the slower, more expensive workflow is worth it
Architect mode runs two model calls per turn: a strong model plans, a cheaper model edits. The math works for some tasks and not others. Here's the decision rule.
Aider 0.70 adds explicit per-step model routing and architect mode improvements
Aider's architect mode gets more configurable. You can now specify different models for planning, editing, and tool use, with cost optimization built in.
