Is my code safe and private?

Absolutely. Your privacy is our top priority. Idlen only analyzes your package.json file locally on your machine to show relevant developer tool ads. Your source code, project files, and sensitive data never leave your computer or get transmitted to our servers. We're fully transparent about our privacy practices and you can review exactly what data is collected in our privacy policy.

Will this slow down my editor?

Not at all. Idlen is designed for zero performance impact. Ads load in completely isolated webviews only during AI processing wait time - when you're already waiting for a response. The extension uses minimal resources and never interferes with your coding workflow. Many developers forget it's even running.

Getting paid is simple and flexible. Once you reach the €50 minimum threshold, you can withdraw your earnings via Stripe or PayPal directly to your bank account. Alternatively, convert your earnings to API credits and get a 10% bonus - perfect for offsetting your AI tool subscription costs.

Only high-quality, relevant developer tools. You'll see ads for hosting platforms, databases, APIs, dev tools, and SaaS products that developers actually use. No consumer ads, no clickbait, no spam. Every advertiser is vetted to ensure relevance to the developer community.

Which AI tools are supported?

Idlen works with all major AI coding assistants: Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, V0, Bolt, Lovable, Windsurf, Replit, and more. Whether you use the VS Code extension or Chrome extension, you're covered. We continuously add support for new AI tools as they emerge.

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UserProfile.tsx

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1// src/components/UserProfile.tsx

2"text-purple-400">import { "text-cyan-300">useState, "text-cyan-300">useEffect } "text-purple-400">from 'react';

4"text-purple-400">export "text-purple-400">function UserProfile({ userId }) {

5 "text-purple-400">const [user, setUser] = "text-cyan-300">useState(null);

6 "text-purple-400">const [loading, setLoading] = "text-cyan-300">useState(true);

8 // TODO: Add error handling

9 // and loading states

11 "text-purple-400">return loading ? <"text-cyan-300">Spinner /> : <div>{user.name}</div>;

12}

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Step 01

Install the extension

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Step 02

Use AI as usual

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Step 03

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Passive Income

Earn €20-100/month without lifting a finger

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Flexible Payouts

Stripe, PayPal, or 10% bonus as credits

Team Support

Shared earnings pool for teams

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Your code stays on your machine

We take privacy seriously. Here's what we don't do.

No code access

We never read, store, or transmit your source code. Ever.

Local analysis only

Package.json is analyzed on your machine for ad relevance. Nothing leaves.

Transparent & auditable

Our extension code is available for security review.

Privacy Process

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consttags=matchKeywords(dependencies)

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