# Aider v0.48.0: --subtree-only for large repos, clipboard images, Sonnet 8k output

> Targets large/monorepo performance with a new `--subtree-only` flag limiting aider to the current directory subtree. Also adds clipboard image input, repo map on any model via `--map-tokens`, and support for Sonnet's 8k output window.

| | |
|---|---|
| **Tool** | Aider |
| **Version** | v0.48.0 |
| **Kind** | release |
| **Published** | 2024-08-06 |
| **Observed** | 2026-08-11 |
| **Significance** | 3/5 |
| **Breaking** | no |
| **Categories** | feature, model-support, fix |

## What changed


- Performance improvements for large/mono repos
- `--subtree-only` limits aider to the current directory subtree
- `/add-clipboard-image` adds images to chat from the clipboard
- `--map-tokens 1024` enables the repo map with any model
- Support for Sonnet's 8k output window
- Workaround for a litellm bug when retrying API server errors
- Dependency upgrades to pick up litellm bug fixes


## Sources

- [github_release](https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/releases/tag/v0.48.0) — retrieved 2026-08-11

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