AiderDesk: Open-Source Agentic Platform with Git Worktree Isolation, Multi-Model Subagent Delegation, and Strict Tool Approval Gates — 1.2K Stars

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Evolved from Aider's CLI into a full orchestration layer for AI-powered software engineering. Key differentiators: each task gets an isolated git worktree so AI experiments never touch your active branch, a compact diff viewer with side-by-side mode for line-by-line review, strict approval gates before shell/file operations, and custom Agent Profiles for delegating to specialized subagents across 25+ LLM providers. Treats AI as a junior pair programmer with mandatory human oversight.