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Side-by-side reviews of Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Aider and more — with real coding sessions, verified pricing, and verdicts you can actually use.
Aider + Ollama Local LLM Setup Guide 2026: Official Config, Model Selection, Context Fix
Step-by-step: run Aider with any local model via Ollama. Covers env var config, the 2K context truncation fix, VRAM-based model picks, and when local inference actually beats cloud APIs.
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Aider + Ollama Local LLM Setup Guide 2026: Official Config, Model Selection, Context Fix
Step-by-step: run Aider with any local model via Ollama. Covers env var config, the 2K context truncation fix, VRAM-based model picks, and when local inference actually beats cloud APIs.
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How to use Claude Sonnet 4.6 inside VS Code: three setup paths compared
Three ways to get Claude Sonnet 4.6 running in VS Code in 2026 — official Claude Code extension, Cline, or Continue.dev — with real API cost breakdowns and a clear verdict on which to use.
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GitHub Copilot June 2026 billing change: what the AI Credits switch means for your monthly bill
GitHub Copilot dropped Premium Request Units on June 1, 2026. Here is the complete credit math for Pro, Pro+, and Max — plus when to switch to Cursor or Claude Code.
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Side-by-Side
Cursor vs Copilot. Windsurf vs Cline. Paid vs free. Cloud vs local. Same task, different tools — verdict at the bottom.
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Setup & Workflows
Configure each tool for Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust. Local LLM integration. Custom rules that actually move the needle.
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Cost & Value
When $20/month for Cursor beats free alternatives — and when it doesn't. Cost-per-feature breakdowns, no hand-waving.
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AI coding cost per accepted change: a local tracking workflow
Measure AI coding cost per accepted change with a local CSV ledger and Git evidence. Include failed attempts, review time, and subscription costs without hype.
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Aider Context Budget: Cut Repeated Input Without Losing the Files You Need
Control Aider context costs with repo maps, read-only conventions, and focused edit files. Includes a token-budget worksheet and checks for misleading savings.
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Cursor Pricing in October 2026: New Plans vs Legacy Pro
Cursor pricing now separates new subscriptions from legacy Pro plans. Compare monthly costs, third-party model charges, usage pools, and switching trade-offs.
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Sphinx Review 2026: The Git Hook That Quizzes You on Your AI's Code Before You Can Push
Sphinx (v0.1.19) blocks your git push until you answer questions about your AI-generated diff. Setup, real per-check costs, where it breaks, and who should install it.
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