Application Code Comprehension Platform for
Instant Documentation
The Hidden Cost of Not Knowing Your Own Codebase
Codebase Visibility (Modern & Legacy)
Dev teams lose up to 60% of their time just understanding unfamiliar codebases whether it’s a monolith from 2005 or a microservice deployed last quarter.
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Understand Before You Modernize
Not sure if, when, or how to modernize? IQ gives your teams and stakeholders a clear picture of the current state - data flows, API usage, architectural risks, and hotspots.
Onboarding After Reorgs or Attrition
Reorgs, churn, new hires - when the original context is gone, IQ steps in. It gives teams an instant view of how the system works: APIs, data flows, architecture, and risks.
Refactoring with Confidence
Splitting services, upgrading frameworks, cleaning up tech debt - IQ flags what breaks if you touch a file, who owns it, and what else gets impacted. That’s system-wide impact analysis, out of the box.
Eliminating Documentation Drift
Documentation usually drifts within 3 sprints. IQ keeps it in sync with every commit, with human-in-the-loop refinement where needed.
Reducing QA Guesswork
QA shouldn’t be guessing what to test. With IQ, they see exactly what changed in the code and what it touches - so they can test the right things, faster.
Maintaining Architectural Integrity
Modern applications drift too. IQ monitors your architectural standards and flags violations, so your system doesn’t devolve into a spaghetti mess over time.
Make Your Codebase Legible Again
Always-Up-to-Date Documentation
Structured docs, always in sync with your code. Auto-generates PRDs, FSDs, API refs, integration maps, and platform-specific formats.
Dependency Graph
Get a live, explorable graph of modules, services, UI flows, ownership zones, and dependencies. Filter by domain, tech layer, or risk.
Impact Analysis
Click any file or function to see downstream impact, dependency chains, and risk zones. Plan changes and pull requests with full visibility.
Complete System Inventory (SBOM)
Every screen, API, function, and package. Generates a full software bill of materials for audits, compliance, or just better ownership.
Human-in-the-Loop
You can edit, approve, and interact with the platform like an assistant and it learns.
Architecture Drift Alerts
Highlights where your codebase is slipping from target architecture or compliance rules.
Codebase Assessment
Generate a diagnostic view of your codebase: tech debt, risk zones, structural integrity, maintainability, and refactor hotspots
Understand Any Application in 3 Steps
Connect Your Codebase
Give us access to your repo. We support Git, cloud storage, or direct upload.
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Auto Generate Documentation
We extract APIs, screens, logic flows, dependencies, architecture, and technical debt, instantly.
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Edit, Export, and Stay in Sync
Make changes, give feedback, export docs, and we’ll auto-update as your codebase evolves.
Built for Those Who Own the Codebase, and the Consequences
For CIOs & Modernization Owners
Get complete clarity before pitching or executing legacy transformation.
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Get a full view of architecture, data flows, APIs, and hotspots before you modernize
Scope modernization projects with clear boundaries and ROI proof
Build stakeholder confidence with instant, visual outputs
For Engineering Managers & Tech Leads
Slash onboarding time, maintain architectural integrity, and keep velocity high.
Eliminate tribal knowledge bottlenecks and get new devs productive faster
Automatically generate system maps, ownership zones, API flows & integration logic
Cut onboarding time by up to 50% after reorgs, attrition, or acquisitions
For Software Architects
Track drift, map current-to-target state, and make architecture decisions with live code visibility.
Auto-generate dependency graphs, domain boundaries, and system flows
Detect architectural drift early, before it costs you
Refactor with clarity: know what breaks and who owns it before you start
For QA & Compliance Heads
Know exactly what changed, what to test, and what to submit for audits.
Instantly identify impacted modules and risk zones after every commit
Focus QA efforts with precise change maps and test targets
Auto-generate SBOMs and export-ready compliance artifacts
Choose Your First Step Into Code Clarity
Get a Free Codebase Scan Zero Commits
We’ll scan a portion of your codebase (legacy or modern) and deliver export-ready documentation, architecture maps, dependency graphs, and system insights all in 3–5 days.
What You’ll Receive:
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See the Platform in Action
In a 45-minute live walkthrough, we’ll show you exactly how Source Code IQ maps systems, flags risks, and auto-documents even your most complex applications.
What You’ll See:
Can Explayn generate documentation automatically?
Yes. It creates documentation from your source code - including API details, architecture diagrams, user flows, and more. It stays up to date as your code changes, eliminating documentation drift.
Is Explayn only for modernization projects?
Not at all. While it accelerates legacy modernization, it’s equally valuable for onboarding, impact analysis, architecture planning, compliance, and day-to-day application maintenance.
What tech stacks does Explayn support?
We support major enterprise stacks, including Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, React, Angular, and more. New language support is added regularly based on customer demand.
How accurate is the documentation generated?
We combine code analysis with a human-in-the-loop process to ensure high accuracy. Teams can fine-tune the output, and the system continuously learns and improves.
How long does it take to get results?
Initial documentation can be generated within a few hours. Full review and refinement typically takes 3–5 days depending on app size and complexity.
Can I use Explayn without existing documentation?
Yes. All we need is your codebase. If you have other inputs (wireframes, videos, specs), we can incorporate those to improve documentation quality - but they’re optional.
What’s the pricing model?
We use a credit-based model based on lines of code analyzed. Platform access and auto-sync features may have a fixed subscription component. Contact us for custom pricing.