# Aider v0.69.0: AI? question comments and Gemini Flash 2.0 Exp

> File watching expands from source files to every file, and `# ... AI?` comments now trigger aider to answer questions about your code rather than edit it. Adds full support for Gemini Flash 2.0 Exp via `--model flash`.

| | |
|---|---|
| **Tool** | Aider |
| **Version** | v0.69.0 |
| **Kind** | release |
| **Published** | 2024-12-13 |
| **Observed** | 2026-08-11 |
| **Significance** | 3/5 |
| **Breaking** | no |
| **Categories** | feature, model-support |

## What changed


- Watch files: `# ... AI?` comments ask questions instead of requesting edits
- Watch files now covers *all* files, not just recognised source types; `#`, `//` and `--` comment styles accepted in any text file
- Full support for Gemini Flash 2.0 Exp — `aider --model flash` or `gemini/gemini-2.0-flash-exp`
- New `--multiline` flag and `/multiline-mode`: ENTER inserts a newline, META-ENTER sends
- `/copy-context` accepts optional instructions when copying code context to the clipboard
- `/voice` lets you edit the transcription before sending
- Clearer clipboard errors with install requirements
- Auto-complete disabled in Y/N prompts
- Analytics opt-in prompt shown to 5% of users


## Sources

- [github_release](https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/releases/tag/v0.69.0) — retrieved 2026-08-11

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