ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser

The programmer's assistant of the future

What is ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser?

ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser is a Chrome extension developed by https://explain.dev, and its main feature is "The programmer's assistant of the future".

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Extension Usage Instructions

                        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.                    

Extension Basic Information

Name ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser ExplainDev: Explains code on your browser
ID ckddclbnijomilkjgjlapfhfcgnkcgki
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/explaindev-explains-code/ckddclbnijomilkjgjlapfhfcgnkcgki
Description The programmer's assistant of the future
File Size 483 KB
Installation Count 4,023
Current Version 1.8.5
Last Updated 2023-03-08
Publish Date 2022-01-15
Rating 4.87/5 Total 31 Ratings
Developer https://explain.dev
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://explain.dev/
Help Page URL https://explain.dev/support
Privacy Policy Page URL https://explain.dev/privacy
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
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    },
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    "short_name": "Sample Name",
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        "contextMenus",
        "https:\/\/api.explain.dev\/*"
    ],
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    "author": "Kmdr LLC",
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        },
        "default_title": "ExplainDev explains the code in your browser",
        "chrome_style": false
    },
    "options_page": "options.html",
    "options_ui": {
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        "open_in_tab": true,
        "chrome_style": false
    },
    "background": {
        "scripts": [
            "js\/background.bundle.js"
        ],
        "persistent": true
    },
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            ],
            "js": [
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            ],
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            "css": [
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            ]
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    ],
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        "assets\/css\/*",
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        "login.html",
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    ]
}