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JetBrains IDE plugin that uses AI to explain selected code, regex, and SQL queries in plain English.

What it does

TLDR is a JetBrains IDE plugin that sends selected code to an AI backend and returns a plain-English explanation, aimed at helping developers understand regular expressions, SQL queries, and unfamiliar codebases faster. It offers a rate-limited free tier and paid tiers with higher usage limits and email support, billed through the JetBrains plugin marketplace.

Core features

Explains selected code snippets in plain English
Supports explaining regular expressions
Explains SQL queries
Works across most programming languages
Free tier with strict rate limits
Paid tiers with graceful rate limits and email support
Billing handled via JetBrains Marketplace

Best for

Developers deciphering complex regular expressions
Understanding unfamiliar SQL queries
Onboarding onto a new or unfamiliar codebase
Reviewing colleagues' code faster

Pricing

Individual
$4.90/user
Organization
$9.90/user

Reviews

Big-picture takes: what it's for and whether it delivers. High-engagement YouTube videos — not sponsored.