Idlen
Idlen is a plugin that displays native ads during AI processing wait times, letting developers earn token rewards while waiting for AI responses in VS Code or Chrome.
About Idlen
Idlen is a plugin built for AI usage scenarios, supporting VS Code and Chrome, as well as developers' own chat applications. While a model is in its processing wait state, it displays a native ad, letting you earn token rewards during the wait; the official website says developers can earn an average of €20-100 per month in passive income. On the privacy side, the website states that your code never leaves your machine, and ads are only loaded while the AI is processing, so normal usage is not slowed down. Earnings can be withdrawn via Stripe or PayPal, or taken as credits with a 10% bonus; teams can use a shared earnings pool.
Best for
Best use cases
Using an AI coding assistant in VS Code and earning rewards while waiting for the model to generate code
Earning tokens during wait times when using AI in the browser
A team pooling members' AI wait-time earnings into a shared earnings pool
Features
Earn While You Wait
Displays a native ad while the model is processing, earning you token rewards during the wait.
Zero Latency
Ads are only loaded during AI processing, taking none of your normal usage time.
Code Stays Local
The official website says your code never leaves your machine and prompts stay local.
Flexible Payouts
Withdraw via Stripe or PayPal, or choose credits and receive a 10% bonus.
Team Support
Teams can use a shared earnings pool to centrally manage members' earnings.
Pros
- Earn token rewards during AI wait times with no extra action needed
- The official website says code never leaves your local machine
- Multiple payout options: Stripe, PayPal, or credits (with a 10% bonus)
- Supports team-shared earnings pools