ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser

The programmer's assistant of the future

ExplainDev: AI-Powered Chrome Extension for Code Explanation

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.

Extension stats

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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • https://api.explain.dev/*
Size: 494.59K

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Extension summary

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:

  1. Install ExplainDev browser extension
  2. Create an account (default: free)
  3. 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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • User-friendly and easy to use
  • Helps users understand code by breaking it down
  • Beneficial for both beginners and experienced developers
  • Enhances learning of new programming languages
  • Responsive development team that improves functionality
Cons
  • Still has room for improvement
  • Currently in beta/preview phase
Most mentioned
  • Game changer for learning programming languages
  • Accurate and precise explanations of code
  • Useful for code reviews and understanding legacy code
User 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
by 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
by 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!
by Karlo Timmerman, 2022-11-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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