Best Cursor Extension to Earn Money

Turn your Cursor IDE sessions into passive income with Idlen. Earn money while coding with AI - the perfect extension for Cursor users.

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Privacy-first

Non-intrusive

Cash out from €50

Why use Idlen with Cursor?

Features designed for developers

AI-aware monetization

Earn specifically when using Cursor's AI features like Composer and Chat

Stack detection

See relevant ads based on your project's tech stack

Non-intrusive sidebar

Ads appear in a dedicated sidebar, never blocking your code

Code privacy

We never read your code - only detect your tech stack from package files

Zero latency

Idlen runs independently without affecting Cursor's performance

Highly configurable

Control when, where, and how often ads appear

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

The Perfect Extension for Cursor Developers

Cursor has revolutionized coding with AI. Developers worldwide are shipping faster than ever with Composer, AI Chat, and intelligent code completions.

Cursor users interact with AI hundreds of times daily. That's hundreds of earning opportunities you're missing without Idlen.

Why Cursor + Idlen is the Perfect Match

Constant AI Interactions

Cursor's AI-first approach = continuous earning potential

Natural Wait Times

Composer and Chat create perfect moments for ads

High Engagement

Power users spend 6-10 hours daily in Cursor

Earning Potential Breakdown

Cursor Feature	Frequency	Monthly Earnings
Composer sessions	High	€20-40
AI Chat interactions	Medium-High	€15-30
Tab completions	Very High	€10-20
Git operations	Medium	€5-10
Total	-	€50-100+

Heavy Cursor users report €80-120/month in Idlen earnings. That's real passive income just for coding.

Your Code Stays Yours

We take privacy seriously. Here's what Idlen does and doesn't access:

❌ Your source code files
❌ Your AI prompts or responses
❌ What you're building
❌ Your project structure
❌ Git history or commits content

✅ package.json (dependencies only)
✅ requirements.txt (packages only)
✅ Cargo.toml, go.mod, etc.
✅ To detect your tech stack
✅ For relevant ad targeting

Smart Tech Stack Detection

Idlen reads your dependency files to show relevant ads:

package.json    → Node.js/React/Vue ecosystem ads
requirements.txt → Python/Django/ML tool ads
Cargo.toml      → Rust ecosystem ads
go.mod          → Go tooling ads

You'll see ads for tools relevant to YOUR work. Not random spam.

# Search for "Idlen" in VS Code/Cursor extensions
# Or visit:
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Idlen.llmad

# Open Cursor and press Cmd/Ctrl + P
ext install Idlen.llmad

What Developers Say

"I spend 8 hours a day in Cursor. Idlen earns me €60-80/month without changing anything about my workflow." — Senior Developer

"The ads are actually relevant to my work. I've discovered useful tools through them." — Startup Founder

"Finally, a way to monetize my AI usage. The sidebar format is perfect." — Full-Stack Developer

Your next coding session could earn you money.Install Idlen from VS Code Marketplace

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