Unvibe
Select code anywhere, get it explained in plain English.
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Unvibe is a free desktop app that explains selected code in plain English with adjustable depth.
- for
- Developers who need quick code explanations across any editor or app.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- open source
Key features
- Multi-app code selection — Select code in any app and press a shortcut to get an explanation panel.
- Adjustable explanation depth — Choose New, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (free) or Expert (Pro) levels.
- Follow-up & Test Me — Ask follow-up questions and take a quiz to verify understanding.
- Local library — Save explanations, notes and code locally for later review.
- Key & token safety check — Scans selected code for API keys, tokens and passwords before sending.
- Git change briefs — Explain recent git changes locally without uploading your repo.
Use cases
- Understand unfamiliar code snippets while reviewing a pull request.
- Learn new language features by selecting code and choosing a beginner explanation.
- Prepare for code interviews by testing yourself with the ‘Test me’ quiz.
- Review recent git diffs with AI-generated briefs.
Unvibe pricing
- Free$050 explanations first 30 days · 50 explanations/month after sign-in · New-Advanced depths · Follow-ups, Test me, Library
- Pro$9 a month, or $81 a year/month or per yearExpert depth · AI explanations of git diffs · Context from nearby files · 200 explanations/month
- Teams$8 a seat a month, or $72 a ye/month or per yearShared workspace · 2-20 seats · Metadata of reviews per seat · Individual local storage
Unvibe vs alternatives
 Unvibe |  Replicate |  Ollama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | On-device AI code explanations | Self-hosted model execution | Local LLM hosting |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Oct 2031 | — | — |
- Unvibe vs Replicate: Runs models locally, while Unvibe relies on external AI services for explanations.
- Unvibe vs Ollama: Provides local LLM inference, unlike Unvibe which is a desktop UI for code explanation.
Unvibe FAQ
Which shortcut triggers an explanation?+
Control+U on macOS, Ctrl+Alt+U on Windows; can be changed in Settings.
What data is sent to the AI service?+
Only the selected code, its language, relative file path, project folder name and any typed question; Pro may add nearby files and git diffs.
Does Unvibe upload my repository or keys?+
No, the repo never leaves your computer; known keys are blocked locally before any request.
Can the AI explanations be incorrect?+
Yes, AI can be wrong; explanations appear beside the code so you can verify, and the Test Me feature helps catch errors.
Is an API key required for the free plan?+
No, the free plan works without a card or API key; you can add your own provider key in Settings if desired.
Summarized by DevHunt from unvibe.site · Nov 6, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
