AI Code Explainer

Hover over AI-generated code to instantly understand the algorithm, complexity, and alternatives

As of June 2026, AI Code Explainer has 5 users in the Developer Tools category.

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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 3, 2026.

6.43.50.5999999999999996Apr 3, 2026Jun 7, 2026
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May 19, 202641.0.0
May 25, 202661.0.0
Jun 1, 20261.0.0
Jun 7, 202621.0.0
Now51.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
storageactiveTabcontextMenus
Host access
https://chatgpt.com/*, https://claude.ai/*, https://github.com/*, https://api.anthropic.com/*, https://api.deepseek.com/*

Screenshots

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About

## Extension Name
**AI Code Explainer**

## Short Description
Analyze and understand AI-generated code complexity and logic instantly on popular AI platforms and GitHub.

## Detailed Description

### 🚀 What is AI Code Explainer?
AI Code Explainer is the essential tool for developers who use AI coding assistants. It helps you understand **what** the AI is writing and **why** it chose that approach.

### ✨ Key Features

#### 🎯 Instant Code Understanding
- **Hover to Explain**: Simply hover over any code block for 1.5 seconds
- **Algorithm Detection**: Automatically identifies algorithms and data structures
- **Complexity Analysis**: Shows time and space complexity (O(n), O(log n), etc.)
- **Alternative Approaches**: Suggests different implementation strategies

#### 🛠️ Smart Platform Support
Works seamlessly with:
- **ChatGPT** (chatgpt.com)
- **Claude** (claude.ai) 
- **GitHub** (github.com) - including Copilot suggestions
- Any website with code blocks

#### 📊 Performance Insights
- **Complexity Warnings**: Highlights O(n²) or worse algorithms
- **Daily Statistics**: Track your most analyzed algorithms
- **Usage Counter**: 10 free analyses per day (upgrade for unlimited)

#### 🎨 Beautiful & Non-Intrusive UI
- **Dark Theme**: Matches developer tools and IDEs
- **Smart Positioning**: Never blocks your code
- **Smooth Animations**: 200ms fade-in for natural interaction
- **Minimal Design**: Focus on what matters - the analysis

### 🎯 Who is this for?

#### 👨‍💻 Daily AI Users
If you use ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub Copilot daily but sometimes wonder "what is this code actually doing?" - this extension is for you.

#### 📚 Learning Developers
Perfect for developers who want to:
- Understand algorithms better
- Learn why AI chooses certain patterns
- Improve their code review skills
- Prepare for technical interviews

#### 🔍 Code Reviewers
Quickly assess AI-generated code quality and identify potential performance issues.

### 🔧 How It Works
1. **Install** the extension (it's free!)
2. **Visit** ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub
3. **Hover** over any code block for 1.5 seconds
4. **Learn** the algorithm, complexity, and alternatives

### 💰 Pricing
- **Free Tier**: 10 analyses per day
- **Pro Unlimited**: $5/month (unlimited analyses, priority support)
- **Team Plan**: $29/month (shared API quota, coming soon)

### 🔒 Privacy First
- **Local Processing**: Code analysis happens locally when possible
- **Optional API**: Claude API integration is optional (bring your own key)
- **No Data Collection**: We don't collect or sell your data
- **Transparent**: Open source code available for review

### 🏆 Why Choose AI Code Explainer?

#### 🎯 Most Accurate Detection
Uses optimized selectors to identify real code blocks, avoiding false positives on regular text.

#### ⚡ Fastest Analysis
New caching system in v1.1.1 avoids重复 API calls for the same code.

#### 🛡️ Most Reliable
Enhanced error handling and recovery mechanisms ensure smooth operation.

#### 🎨 Best UI/UX
Beautiful dark theme with intuitive interactions designed by developers for developers.

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
27.37KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
ub3d6cc90d7defb896d36d71bd3aa4686
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 2, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Apr 2, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 7, 2026
Website
Support URL
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