Amazon Q Developer - Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Q Developer

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · IDE Extensions & Plugins · Updated Aug 12, 2026

Amazon Q Developer is a generative AI-powered coding assistant designed to help developers build, debug, and optimize applications throughout the software development lifecycle. It integrates directly into IDEs, command-line interfaces, and the AWS Management Console to provide code suggestions, vulnerability scanning, and autonomous agentic workflows.

Recent Updates

AWS announced that Amazon Q Developer IDE plugins and paid subscriptions will reach end-of-support on April 30, 2027, with the company shifting focus to its new agentic development environment, Kiro. New signups for Q Developer accounts and subscriptions are blocked as of May 15, 2026.

As of Aug 12, 2026

Key Features

Agentic coding for feature implementation and refactoring
Real-time code completions and inline chat
Security vulnerability scanning and remediation suggestions
Java and.NET application transformation and modernization
AWS-specific architectural guidance and resource troubleshooting

Who It's For

✓ Best For

Developers working within the AWS ecosystem who need assistance with cloud architecture, modernization, and complex multi-step coding tasks.

✗ Not Ideal For

Developers who rely on cutting-edge experimental features or models, as AWS is currently transitioning its primary IDE development focus to the Kiro platform.

Pricing

Freemium

Offers a perpetual Free Tier with limited agentic requests and code transformation, and a Pro Tier at $19/user/month for higher limits and administrative features.

Verdict

An exceptionally capable assistant for AWS-centric workflows, though users should plan a transition to Kiro given the scheduled 2027 end-of-life for Q Developer IDE plugins.