Use Qwen3 Coder with Aider
$0.9/Mtok inQwen3 Coder in Aider is the open-weights specialist setup: strong diffs, open license, commodity pricing.
Facts
At a glance
Model
Qwen3 Coder
qwen/qwen3-coder
Price
$0.9 / M input · $2.7 / M output
Context window
256k tokens
Tool
Aider
Setup below — under two minutes
Quickstart
Set up Qwen3 Coder in Aider
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Export the endpoint and key:
export OPENAI_API_BASE="https://api.companyfabric.com/v1" export OPENAI_API_KEY="$COMPANYFABRIC_API_KEY" - 2
Run Aider on this model (the openai/ prefix selects Aider's OpenAI-compatible client; the rest is the catalog id):
aider --model openai/qwen/qwen3-coder
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Alibaba account to use Qwen3 Coder in Aider?
No — one CompanyFabric key covers Qwen3 Coder and every other model in the library. Billing is one prepaid balance with exact per-call metering; BYOK at 0% is available if you already have provider keys.
What does Qwen3 Coder cost in Aider?
$0.9 / M input · $2.7 / M output — the same metered price as any other route to the model. Set a per-key budget cap to bound what the tool can spend.
Can I switch models later without touching Aider again?
Yes — the endpoint stays the same; the model is a string. Any catalog id works in the same configuration, including cheaper tiers for bulk work.
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