Who is File Description for?

File Description is a B2B product built for IntelliJ-based IDE users and software developers.

Is File Description free?

Yes — File Description is free to use.

What platforms does File Description run on?

File Description runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is File Description still active?

Unverified. File Description has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to File Description?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include File Info, File Manager, and Finder Info.

Who makes File Description?

File Description is developed by JetBrains Marketplace.

How long has File Description been around?

File Description first shipped in 2026.

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File Description

Name: File Description
Author: JetBrains Marketplace

jetbrains.comOther dev tools

File Description is a plugin for IntelliJ-based IDEs that displays descriptions or explanatory metadata for files within the project view. It helps developers understand project structure and file purpose while browsing codebases.

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Overview

3 features

File Description is an Other dev tools project. It focuses on understanding the purpose of project files without opening each file individually. It is built as a B2B product for IntelliJ-based IDE users and software developers. File Description is free to use. It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Behind File Description is JetBrains Marketplace, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include file descriptions, project view integration, and IntelliJ IDE support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

File descriptions
Project view integration
IntelliJ IDE support

Built with & integrations

Hosting

AWS

Runs on

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Detected from

AWS: x-amz-cf-id header · x-amz-cf-pop header · via header

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 14:32 UTC
File Description verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about File Description

What does File Description do?: File Description focuses on understanding the purpose of project files without opening each file individually. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is File Description for?: File Description is a B2B product built for IntelliJ-based IDE users and software developers.
Is File Description free?: Yes — File Description is free to use.
What platforms does File Description run on?: File Description runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is File Description still active?: Unverified. File Description has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to File Description?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include File Info, File Manager, and Finder Info.File Info File Manager Finder Info
Who makes File Description?: File Description is developed by JetBrains Marketplace.
How long has File Description been around?: File Description first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: IntelliJ-based IDE users and software developers
Model: B2B
Solves: Understanding the purpose of project files without opening each file individually.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 24617

Developer

JetBrains Marketplace

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: file-description-jetbrains-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/24617-file-description

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