**Analyzing Terminal-First AI** I've completed an analysis of terminal-first AI, considering the constraints: SSH workflow, budget limitations, data privacy from Elon Musk's entities, and focus on MVPs in AI agents, mobile apps, and web scraping/automation. The results are in. Let me know if you would like to know the results! **Evaluating Coding Tools** I've been evaluating coding tools, and Aider paired with DeepSeek is the standout contender. It offers multi-file editing, excellent codebase mapping, and automated Git. DeepSeek, accessed via API, rivals frontier models at a low cost. There are no artificial limits, only DeepSeek API balance and provider rate limits. It also works natively over SSH and has its own data privacy policy. **Assessing Claude-Code** I've been assessing Claude-code. It's highly capable, especially with the Claude 3.5 models, and operates well in a terminal environment via SSH. However, the price is a significant concern for a tight budget, requiring a subscription, and its usage limits can be restrictive, especially for agentic workflows. Data privacy is good, thankfully. **Prioritizing AI Provider Flexibility** I'm now focusing on a new terminal-based AI coding agent; the ability to connect to over 75 AI providers is impressive. This FOSS tool allows me to choose between Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI, and local Ollama models. Cost is flexible depending on my API key usage. It's an excellent CLI binary, so SSH compatibility is perfect, and data privacy is completely customizable. There are no usage limits enforced by the tool. **Confirming The Best Options** I've confirmed Aider and DeepSeek as the winner, as the price is perfect for a tight budget and it runs seamlessly over SSH with automatic Git integration. The budget fit and terminal native execution seal the deal. **Confirming Solution Superiority** I've confirmed that DeepSeek with Aider is superior for rapid development. The no-Musk connection, ideal for web scraping and mobile MVPs, seals the deal. The DeepSeek-V3/R1 with Aider's git-native workflow allows iteration without subscription limits or Musk affiliation. I'm satisfied. Alternatively, OpenCode, paired with a Gemini or OpenRouter model, offers exceptional agent logic reasoning with architectural freedom, if that need is prioritized.