TLDR

TLDR is a plugin for IDEs that uses artificial intelligence to explain code in plain English. It targets developers who want quick, understandable explanations of code snippets, methods, and queries within their existing IDE workflow. The plugin emphasizes ease of use and aims to help users build mental context around unfamiliar code. It presents explanations and summaries to speed up code comprehension during development.

TLDR operates by sending selected code to servers where an AI processes it and returns plain-English explanations. It supports many programming languages and can be tried with a free version before purchasing a license.

TLDR provides explanations for methods, functions, SQL queries, and regular expressions, helping users understand what code does and how it works. It emphasizes practical explanations that focus on the result and behavior of code segments. The plugin integrates directly into JetBrains IDEs for a developer experience.

TLDR offers tiered pricing via the JetBrains marketplace, with a free plan and paid plans for individuals and organizations. It lists limitations on the free version and describes support options and the goal of broader availability across IDEs, while noting that additional payment methods and IDE platforms may be added in the future.

Use cases

• Explain code in new codebases to understand behavior
• Understand regular expressions and SQL queries
• Explain methods and functions for clarity