gitcodes.io is a free platform designed for developers to share and collaborate on code snippets across over 165 supported programming languages. It offers a variety of features aimed at secure, convenient sharing, including syntax highlighting, password protection, and client-side AES-256 encryption, ensuring only users with the right passphrase can access encrypted snippets. Users can also set an expiration time for snippets or use a "Burn After Read" feature, which deletes content after a single view.

The platform also integrates with developer tools, offering a Visual Studio Code extension, a Telegram bot, and API access for more seamless use in workflows. Additional features include a machine-learning-based "Ask AI to Explain" function for code clarification and a search engine for easy access to public snippets. gitcodes.io prohibits the posting of sensitive or illegal content, enhancing its community’s security standards.