ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser

The programmer's assistant of the future

What is ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser?

ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser. This AI-powered Chrome extension helps developers make sense of code seen on websites. It includes providing detailed explanations of codes on GitHub, Stack Overflow, and more. By simply clicking the 'explain' button, get instant solutions to your code-related questions without needing external assistance or opening new tabs. A must-have tool for developers and anyone working with code.

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By: https://explain.dev

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Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.87 (31)

Version: 1.8.5 (Last updated: 2024-04-17)

Creation date: 2022-01-15

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

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https://api.explain.dev/*

Size: 494.59K

Email: ed*****@explain.dev

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 16120 ▼ 4

Other rankings

#2769 in Developer Tools ▲ 14 #12 in code keyword 28 ▲ 9 #186 in answer keyword 5 ▲ 24

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Summary

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Meet the AI powered browser extension that explains code and answers your questions using plain language.

When you install ExplainDev, you’re getting an always available expert that can answer questions on the code you’re reading without you phoning a friend or even opening a new tab.

Make sense of code written by others in GitHub, Stack Overflow answers, snippets and regular expressions in documentation, config files and examples in learning sites.

To use ExplainDev:

Install ExplainDev browser extension
Create an account (default: free)
Browse as normal; but when you see code on a website, use the explain button to get explanations and ask questions.

Developers and folks working with code need more support than ever with the demand for their technical expertise outrunning supply and 20% of developer time spent trying to understand others' code.

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Helps understand complex code by breaking down and explaining it line by line
Great tool for learning new programming languages
Ability to ask AI questions about the code
Useful for beginners and experienced developers alike
Useful in code reviews and understanding legacy code

Cons

Still in beta/preview stage and needs some improvements
Not all explanations are precise and useful

Most mentioned

Useful for learning new languages and understanding complex code
Ability of AI to explain code in a comprehensive manner
Beneficial for both beginners and experienced developers
Some issues with precision of explanation

Recent reviews

Era bastante escéptico con esta extensión (por tener tan poco soporte) y aunque está en beta/preview la verdad es que es increíble el nivel que consigue. Es muy parecida a copiar y pegar el código en ChatGPT pero a menos clicks de distancia

Ferran Buireu, 2023-01-05

ExplainDev is must have! A game changer for those who are seeking to learn new languages or to better understand current and previously worked on languages. This extension provide accurate and percise educational detail about your code, to better explain and breakdown your understanding of the code. Give it a try, install the extention! is it amazing! It has benefited me tremendously

JT, 2022-12-16

I work a lot with AI and especially OpenAI, but still is this a tool that is a game-changer. Easy in use, very clear and able to disclosure real complex code. I would suggest everybody to go get this product!

Karlo Timmerman, 2022-11-17

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Safety

Risk impact

ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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