VS Code Extension for Passive Income
Earn money while coding in VS Code with Idlen. The developer-friendly extension that turns your IDE time into passive income.
Why use Idlen with VS Code?
Features designed for developers
How it works
Start earning in minutes
Install the extension
Download from the marketplace
Sign in
Use GitHub or Google to sign in
Code as usual
Idlen automatically detects your tech stack
Earn passively
Relevant ads generate revenue automatically
Earn Money While Coding in VS Code
VS Code is the world's most popular code editor, used by millions of developers every day. You spend hours writing, debugging, and building software.
Why not earn money while doing it?
Passive Income for Developers
Idlen integrates seamlessly into your VS Code workflow:
- Non-intrusive: Ads appear in a sidebar, never blocking your code
- Relevant: See ads for tools and services that match your stack
- Automatic: Install once, earn continuously
How It Works
- Install Idlen from the VS Code Marketplace
- Sign in with GitHub or Google
- Code as usual - Idlen detects your activity
- See relevant ads in the sidebar panel
- Earn €0.01-0.05 per impression
- Cash out from €25
Smart Tech Stack Detection
Idlen reads your project configuration files to show relevant ads:
| File | Detected Tech | Ad Categories |
|---|---|---|
| package.json | Node.js, React, Vue | JavaScript tools, hosting |
| requirements.txt | Python, Django, Flask | Python tools, ML platforms |
| Cargo.toml | Rust | Rust ecosystem |
| go.mod | Go | Go tools and services |
| pubspec.yaml | Dart, Flutter | Mobile dev tools |
| Gemfile | Ruby, Rails | Ruby ecosystem |
Configurable Triggers
Choose what events show ads:
- ✅ File saves
- ✅ File opens
- ✅ Git commits and pushes
- ✅ Build completions
- ✅ Test run completions
- ✅ Debug session starts
- ✅ AI completions (Copilot, etc.)
- ✅ Time intervals
Earning Potential
| Developer Profile | Daily VS Code Hours | Monthly Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time coder | 2-4 hours | €10-20 |
| Full-time developer | 6-8 hours | €25-50 |
| Heavy user + AI tools | 8+ hours | €50-80 |
Privacy First
Your code is yours. We guarantee:
- ❌ No access to source code files
- ❌ No reading of file contents
- ❌ No tracking of what you build
- ✅ Only read package/dependency files
Works with All VS Code Flavors
Idlen supports:
- ✅ VS Code (standard)
- ✅ VS Code Insiders
- ✅ VSCodium
- ✅ Cursor
- ✅ Windsurf
- ✅ Any VS Code-based editor
Pair with AI Coding Tools
Most VS Code users also use AI assistants:
- GitHub Copilot - Earn when accepting suggestions
- ChatGPT/Claude (browser) - Earn with our browser extension
- Other AI tools - Detected automatically
More AI usage = more earnings.
Get Started Now
- Install from VS Code Marketplace
- Sign in to your Idlen account
- Configure your preferences
- Start earning while you code
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