Unblocked

What is Unblocked?

Unblocked is an assistant that helps developers find answers about their code more efficiently. It enriches source code with knowledge pulled from tools like GitHub, Slack, Confluence, and Jira, so you can get accurate answers without sitting through meetings or pinging teammates. For any file you’re working on, Unblocked surfaces related documents and past conversations, keeping the right information at hand.

Security is a priority: the platform uses encryption across network layers and maintains high security standards.

Who created Unblocked?

Unblocked was founded by Dennis Pilarinos, who serves as Founder and CEO. The team is backed by industry figures including Stewart Butterfield, John Lilly, and Mike Vernal.

What is Unblocked used for?

• Get accurate answers quickly without interrupting colleagues.
• Surface relevant documents and past discussions for the file you’re viewing, which is especially useful when working with unfamiliar code.
• Understand your codebase, architecture, and internal practices to get precise answers.
• Replace long meetings with quick answers and reduce distractions so teams can stay focused.
• Keep data secure: customer data is isolated, authorized, and encrypted, with team-specific keys and regular third-party penetration testing.

Setup consists of linking Unblocked to your source code system and your project or issue tracker. Once connected, you can ask questions about specific details of your codebase instead of digging through documentation or old conversations, and review the contextual information Unblocked shows alongside any open file.

Who is Unblocked for?

Unblocked is aimed at developers, engineers, programmers, and technical professionals who need quick context and answers about their codebase.