The only ad network inside developer IDEs

Reach
Indian Developers
Inside Their IDE

Put your product in front of developers while they code — VS Code sidebars, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Codex. Non-intrusive. Contextual. ₹5 CPM.

₹5 CPM starting
No minimums
Pay via Razorpay
adkar — campaign launch
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₹5
Starting CPM
75%
Publisher share
6
Ad surfaces
₹500
Min payout
$ cat WHY_IDE_ADS.md

Why Advertise Inside IDEs?

Developers don't click banner ads. They block them. But they spend 8+ hours a day in their IDE. That's your window.

Unblockable by design
Developers run ad blockers everywhere on the web. IDE and CLI placements aren't web pages — there's nothing to block.
Reach devs where they code
Not on Twitter. Not on Reddit. In their IDE and terminal, where tooling decisions actually get made.
Context-matched
Target by language, framework, and city so your product shows up next to the stack it's built for.
₹5 CPM to start
Set your own CPM from ₹5. No minimums, no contracts — you pay only for impressions served.
$ ls surfaces/

Where Your Ads Appear

6 ad surfaces across 5 developer platforms. Contextual placement, zero disruption.

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VS Code / Cursor
Sidebar panels and status bar in the most-used developer editors
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Claude Code
Terminal banners, sponsored context in agentic coding
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Codex CLI
Hooks in OpenAI's coding agent
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Antigravity
Status bar, inline suggestions
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MCP Servers
Sponsored tool recommendations in AI workflows
$ cat QUICKSTART.md

Launch a Campaign in 2 Minutes

01Create your campaign
Set budget in INR, pick surfaces (VS Code sidebar, CLI banners, status bar), write your ad copy. Takes 2 minutes.
02Target Indian developers
Filter by language (TypeScript, Python, Go), framework (React, Django), city (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune), and surface type.
03Ads go live instantly
Your ads appear in developer IDEs and CLI tools across India. Contextual, non-intrusive, right where devs work.
04Track results in real-time
Impressions, clicks, CTR, spend — all in your dashboard. Pay only for what you use. Top up via Razorpay.
// Example: targeting config
{ surfaces: ["sidebar-panel", "status-bar", "sponsored-recommendation"], targeting: { language: ["typescript", "python"], framework: ["react", "nextjs", "django"], geo: ["bangalore", "hyderabad", "pune", "mumbai"] }, budget: 10000, // ₹10,000 bidType: "cpm", bidAmount: 15 // ₹15 per 1000 impressions }
Start Your Campaign
$ cat PRICING.md

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No minimums. No contracts. Pay per impression.

Advertiser
Most Popular
₹5
CPM starting rate
  • CPM: ₹5–50 per 1000 impressions
  • 6 ad surfaces across 5 platforms
  • Target by language, framework, city
  • Real-time campaign dashboard
  • Pay via Razorpay (UPI/cards)
  • Self-serve — no sales calls needed
  • Ads live within minutes
Launch campaign →
Publisher
75%
revenue share
  • Earn from your VS Code extensions
  • Works with Claude Code & Codex hooks
  • MCP server integration
  • Monthly UPI or bank transfer payouts
  • Min payout: ₹500
  • One command setup
Start earning →
$ cat FAQ.md

Frequently Asked Questions

How to monetize developer tools and advertise to Indian developers — answered.

How do I monetize a VS Code extension?

Install the AdKar publisher extension or SDK, run one login command, and contextual sponsored cards appear in your VS Code sidebar and status bar. You earn 75% of the ad revenue, paid out via UPI or bank transfer. No code changes to your own extension are required.

Can I make money from a Claude Code, Cursor, or MCP tool?

Yes. AdKar supports Claude Code and Codex CLI hooks, Cursor, and MCP servers. Sponsored recommendations and terminal banners are served inside these AI coding tools, and you keep 75% of the revenue they generate.

How do I advertise to developers in India?

Create an AdKar campaign, set a budget in INR, and target developers by language (TypeScript, Python, Go), framework (React, Next.js, Django), and city (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune). Your ads run inside the IDE and CLI where developers spend 8+ hours a day. Campaigns go live in minutes.

What does it cost to advertise on AdKar?

Pricing starts at ₹5 CPM (per 1,000 impressions) and ranges up to ₹50 CPM depending on surface and targeting. There are no minimums and no contracts — you pay only for impressions served, topped up via Razorpay.

How much revenue share do publishers earn?

Publishers earn a 75% revenue share on every ad served through their tools. AdKar keeps 25%. Payouts are made monthly via UPI or bank transfer with a minimum payout of ₹500.

Is AdKar an alternative to Google Ads or LinkedIn for reaching developers?

AdKar reaches developers inside their IDE and CLI rather than on the web, where most developers run ad blockers. Placements are contextual to the developer's stack and priced from ₹5 CPM with no minimums — a cheaper, harder-to-block way to reach the same audience.

Your competitors are on Google Ads.
Your audience is in VS Code.

Developers live in their IDE and terminal. That's where your ad should be. From ₹5 CPM.

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