TLDR

TLDR: Explain Code in Plain English with AI

What is TLDR?

TLDR is an AI-powered IDE plugin designed to simplify code comprehension by explaining code snippets in plain English. It helps developers quickly grasp the functionality of methods, regular expressions, SQL queries, and unfamiliar codebases without spending excessive time deciphering complex syntax.

How does TLDR work?

TLDR leverages AI to analyze selected code and provide a concise, easy-to-understand summary of what the code does. When a developer selects a code snippet within their IDE, TLDR sends it to its servers for processing by the AI system, which then returns a plain English explanation.

Key Features:

• AI-Powered Explanations: Uses AI to provide clear, concise explanations of code.
• Multi-Language Support: Supports almost all programming languages.
• IDE Integration: Seamlessly integrates into JetBrains IDEs.
• Regular Expression Explanation: Helps understand complex regular expressions.
• SQL Query Explanation: Simplifies understanding of SQL queries.
• New Codebase Assistance: Quickly understand new and unfamiliar codebases.

How to Use TLDR?

1. Install the Plugin: Install the TLDR plugin from the JetBrains plugin marketplace.
2. Select Code: Select the code you want to understand in your IDE.
3. Get Explanation: TLDR will provide a plain English explanation of the selected code.

Who is TLDR for?

TLDR is designed for developers who:

• Spend a significant amount of time reading and understanding code.
• Work with multiple programming languages.
• Frequently encounter unfamiliar codebases.
• Need to quickly understand complex regular expressions or SQL queries.

Pricing:

TLDR offers a tiered pricing structure to accommodate different user needs:

• Free:
  • $0\
  • Limited credits for the API.\
  • Get code explanations in plain english.\
  • Strictly rate limited.\
  • Install JetBrains IDE Plugin\
• Individual:\
  • $4.90/user monthly or $49/user annually\
  • Get code explanations in plain english\
  • Gracefully rate limited\
  • Email support\
  • Install JetBrains IDE Plugin\
• Organization:\
  • $9.90/user monthly or $99/user annually\
  • Get code explanations in plain english\
  • Gracefully rate limited\
  • Priority email support\
  • Install JetBrains IDE Plugin\

FAQs:

• What is TLDR? TLDR is a plugin for your IDE that explains code in plain English using AI.
• Is it free? Yes, there is a rate-limited free version, with paid versions available to increase rate limits.
• How does the plugin work? Selected code is processed by an AI system on TLDR's servers, which returns a plain English explanation.
• Does it work with all languages? Yes, TLDR supports most languages, though there may be rare exceptions.
• How can I pay? You can install and upgrade via the JetBrains plugin marketplace.
• Are all explanations 100% correct? The AI is still in beta and may not always be correct, but accuracy is improving.
• Where can I download the plugin? From the JetBrains plugin marketplace.
• What means gracefully rate limited? The AI system has limits in request size and numbers of requests per month
• How do I cancel my subscription? You can cancel your subscription at any time via the JetBrains plugin marketplace.

Why Choose TLDR?

TLDR saves developers time and effort by providing quick, AI-powered explanations of code. Whether working in a new codebase, deciphering regular expressions, or understanding complex SQL queries, TLDR helps to streamline the development process and improve code comprehension.

TLDR helps developers understand what their code is doing without having to spend hours reading documentation or debugging. By using TLDR, developers can focus on writing code instead of trying to understand it. The AI system is constantly improving, so the explanations will only get better over time.