Amazon Q Developer
AWS AI coding assistant and cloud expert
Overview
Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is AWS's AI coding assistant that provides real-time code suggestions, security vulnerability scanning, and deep AWS service integration. It excels at writing infrastructure-as-code, Lambda functions, and AWS SDK usage. The tool also offers code transformation for Java upgrades and .NET porting, plus natural language chat for AWS architecture questions.
Pricing Details
Free tier includes code suggestions, security scanning, and chat. Pro ($19/user/mo) adds higher limits, organizational controls, and admin features.
Latest Model
Amazon Q (powered by Bedrock)
History & Evolution
Amazon Q Developer launched
Amazon Q Developer became publicly available and started adoption across its core user base.
Current model/version
Amazon Q (powered by Bedrock)
AISavr profile refreshed
Pricing, features, and usage information were reviewed and updated.
How to Use Amazon Q Developer
Install the AWS Toolkit extension in VS Code or JetBrains
Sign in with your AWS Builder ID (free) or AWS IAM Identity Center
Start coding and receive inline suggestions automatically
Use the chat panel to ask AWS and coding questions
Run security scans on your code for vulnerability detection
Use code transformation to upgrade Java or port .NET code
Key Features
Use Cases
Pros
- Best-in-class for AWS development
- Free tier is generous
- Built-in security scanning
Cons
- Heavily AWS-focused
- Less general than GitHub Copilot
- Setup requires AWS account
At a Glance
Best For
Developers and engineering teams looking to accelerate coding workflows
Free Trial
Free tier available with limited features. no credit card required
Mobile App
No dedicated mobile app. accessible via mobile browser
API Access
Integrates directly with IDEs and development tools. no separate API needed
Team Features
Primarily designed for individual use. check website for team options
Last Updated
2025-02
Integrations
Security & Privacy
- SOC 2 compliant
- Code stays on your machine (for desktop apps)
- Enterprise SSO available
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
Supported Languages
Available Platforms
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