Jetbrains IDE Plugin
Jetbrains IDE Plugin is an IDE plugin that utilizes AI to explain code in plain English in order to quickly build the mental context of methods that are not understood instantly.
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What is Jetbrains IDE Plugin?
TLDR is an AI-powered JetBrains IDE plugin that explains code in plain English. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze selected code and returns clear, human-readable explanations of what the code is doing. The plugin helps developers quickly understand code they encounter, saving time spent on manual code reading and analysis.
Key features include explaining regular expressions step-by-step, breaking down complex SQL queries to show how they work, and helping developers understand new codebases quickly. The plugin works across almost all programming languages with rare exceptions. Users can trigger explanations by selecting code and running a shortcut or by right-clicking and selecting
Jetbrains IDE Plugin pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free tier: $0/month with TLDR AI, code explanations in plain English, strictly rate limited to 3 explanations per day. Individual plan: $4.90/user/month with TLDR AI, code explanations, gracefully rate limited with very high limits, email support. Organization plan: $9.90/user/month with TLDR AI, code explanations, gracefully rate limited, priority email support. All paid plans can be purchased and managed via the JetBrains plugin marketplace.
Jetbrains IDE Plugin pros
- Explains code in plain English instantly
- Works across almost all programming languages
- Breaks down complex regular expressions step-by-step
- Explains SQL queries and how they work
- Saves time when working in new codebases
- Quick shortcut or right-click trigger
- Free tier available for testing before purchase
- Gracefully rate limited paid plans with high limits
- Email support for Individual plan
- Priority email support for Organization plan
- Simple pricing integrated with JetBrains marketplace
- No need to switch from your IDE
- Helps understand colleagues' code quickly
- Available for all JetBrains IDEs
- Cost-effective at $4.90/user monthly for individuals
Jetbrains IDE Plugin cons
- AI still in beta with occasional inaccuracies
- Not 100% accurate on every request
- Free version limited to 3 explanations per day
- Cannot explain entire files at once
- Has limits on how much code per explanation
- Doesn't work well on plain text
- Poor utility for HTML/markup content
- Currently only supports JetBrains IDEs
- Trial version has same limits as free version
Frequently asked questions about Jetbrains IDE Plugin
What is TLDR?
TLDR is a plugin for your IDE that explains code in plain English. It uses AI to understand the code and then explains it in plain English, giving you a quick summary of what a piece of code is doing.
Is it free?
The plugin has a rate-limited free version that allows 3 code explanations per day. You can also get a paid version that increases the rate limits significantly so you likely never hit them.
How does the plugin work?
Your selected code is sent to TLDR's servers where it is processed by the AI system. The AI system then returns a plain English explanation of the code back to your IDE.
Does it work with all languages?
Yes, TLDR supports almost all programming languages with rare exceptions. If you have a language that is not supported, you can contact the team to let them know.
How can I pay?
You can install and upgrade to the paid version via the JetBrains plugin marketplace. This makes accounting as easy as paying for your IDE, with no separate billing process.
Are all explanations 100% correct?
No, the AI is still in beta and does not always understand the code correctly. This is improving over time and requests that don't work today might work in the future.
Where can I download the plugin?
You can download the plugin from the JetBrains plugin marketplace. The team is working on adding support for other IDEs as well as supporting more payment methods.
What does gracefully rate limited mean?
The AI system has limits on request size and numbers of requests per month. TLDR believes you'll never hit these limits with the paid plans, but if you do, you can contact them and they will sort it out.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Canceling your subscription is easy. You can cancel your subscription at any time via the JetBrains plugin marketplace where you manage your billing.
What code works best with TLDR?
TLDR works best if you ask it to explain a specific method or function. It has a limit on how much code it can explain at once, so select less code if you get an error. Don't try to explain whole files or use it on plain text, HTML, or markup for best results.