Amazon Q Developer (formerly CodeWhisperer) is AWS's AI coding assistant. It generates code, scans for security vulnerabilities, refactors legacy code (e.g., Java modernization), and answers AWS-specific questions. Available in VS Code, JetBrains, Eclipse, Visual Studio and the AWS Management Console.
Amazon Q Developer Functions
Technical Specifications
Features
Real-Time, History, Memory, Tool Use
Input Types
Text, Code
Output Types
Code, Text
Platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, VS Code Extension, JetBrains Plugin
Interface Types
Web App, Desktop App, Plugin
Customization
No-Code, API/SDK
Language Support
Multilingual
Compliance
SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, Data Privacy
Autonomy Level
Assistant Mode
Integrations
GitHub, GitLab
Target Audience
Developers, Enterprise, Mid-Market