Idlen

What is Idlen

Idlen is a native developer advertising platform that monetizes AI wait time. It displays ads in the IDE, browser, and AI chat apps during periods when developers are waiting for AI responses. The platform allows developers to earn passive income, advertisers to reach a targeted developer audience, and enables integration via a 3-line SDK.

How to use Idlen

1. Install the Idlen extension for your platform: VS Code (also works with Cursor and Windsurf), Chrome (for all Chromium browsers), or Firefox.
2. Use your AI coding assistant as usual (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, V0, Bolt, Lovable, Windsurf, Replit).
3. During AI processing wait time, Idlen displays relevant developer tool ads in an isolated webview.
4. Accumulate earnings based on ad impressions.
5. Once you reach the €50 minimum threshold, withdraw your earnings via Stripe or PayPal, or convert them to API credits with a 10% bonus.

Features of Idlen

• Passive income: Earn money while your AI assistant processes requests.
• 100% private: Only analyzes your package.json locally; source code and sensitive data never leave your machine.
• Zero latency: Ads load in isolated webviews only during AI wait time, with no performance impact.
• Relevant ads: Only high-quality developer tools, hosting platforms, databases, APIs, and SaaS products.
• Multiple platform support: VS Code, Chrome, Firefox extensions.
• Flexible payouts: Stripe, PayPal, or API credits with a 10% bonus.
• Referral program: Earn 10% from referrals.
• Easy integration: Drop 3 lines of SDK to monetize your own AI chat app.

Use Cases of Idlen

• Developers: Earn passive income while using AI coding assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, V0, Bolt, Lovable, Windsurf, or Replit.
• Advertisers: Reach a targeted audience of developers with relevant ads for hosting platforms, databases, APIs, dev tools, and SaaS products.
• AI chat app developers: Integrate the Idlen SDK to monetize wait time in their own applications.

FAQ

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.

How do I get paid?
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.

What ads will I see?
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.