# What does Aider use?

Aider (aider.chat) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records |  |
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [GitHub Pages](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/github-pages) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Aider use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at Aider (aider.chat) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Google Cloud and Fastly. Application: Google Fonts. Go-to-market: Discord. Company Ops: Google Workspace. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does Aider run on?

Aider uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside GitHub Pages, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through DNS records that point at Google Cloud. Google Cloud is used by 76,313 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Aider use?

Aider uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 406,548 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Aider use for customer support?

Aider uses Discord for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Discord through Discord code on aider.chat. Discord is used by 6,217 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Aider use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Aider through Google Fonts code on aider.chat. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 818,404 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Aider uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at Aider, 4 were found through code on aider.chat, 2 through DNS records, 1 through email records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and aider.chat about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/aider.chat (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.