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HoverExplain

HoverExplain

Lucky R

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Instant code understanding, right under your cursor.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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HoverExplain

HoverExplain helps you understand code instantly — without leaving your editor.

Hover over any function, class, or variable and get a clear explanation of what it does.
No docs. No tabs. No context switching.

Built for developers who value focus, speed, and clarity.

summary-demo

🚀 How to use

  1. Install HoverExplain from the Marketplace
  2. Run HoverExplain: Sign In
  3. Authenticate in your browser
  4. Hover over any symbol in code ✨

✨ What you get

  • Clean, short explanations
  • Context-aware summaries (not full files)
  • Lightning-fast cached responses
  • Toggle on/off anytime
  • Privacy-first design

🕹️ Commands

  • HoverExplain: Sign In
  • HoverExplain: Sign Out
  • HoverExplain: Toggle On/Off

🔒 Privacy

  • No code storage
  • Hashed caching only
  • Secure token handling via VS Code

✊ Languages

TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, C/C++, C#, Go
More coming soon.

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