Amazon CodeWhisperer
AI coding companion from AWS now part of Amazon Q Developer, offering code suggestions, security scans and natural language to code across IDEs with a free tier and Pro.
Overview
Amazon CodeWhisperer surfaces code recommendations in IDEs such as VS Code, JetBrains and AWS Cloud9 based on your comments and surrounding context. As part of Amazon Q Developer, it supports natural language to code, test generation, and security scans that flag hardcoded secrets or risky APIs with quick fixes. It is optimized for AWS services, generating snippets for SDKs, CLI and infrastructure, and also supports popular languages like Python, JavaScript, Java and more.
Individuals get a perpetual free tier; Pro is billed per user per month with larger request limits and enterprise management via IAM Identity Center. Teams adopt it to speed routine coding, follow best practices and reduce time on boilerplate while maintaining review control.
Key features
- Contextual code suggestions in popular IDEs for many languages
- Natural language to code and tests via Amazon Q Developer
- Security scans to detect secrets and known risky APIs
- Optimized snippets for AWS SDKs CLI and services
- Support for Python JavaScript Java and more ecosystems
- Per user Pro tier with higher limits and admin controls
- CLI support and usage in Cloud9 and AWS native tools
- Telemetry and privacy options aligned to enterprise needs
Best for
- Speed up SDK usage for AWS services with correct patterns
- Generate tests and boilerplate from natural language comments
- Detect hardcoded secrets before code leaves your laptop
- Enable juniors to learn API usage by example in IDE
- Reduce copy paste from docs while keeping human review
- Adopt a free tier for individuals then upgrade for teams
- Automate common tasks with CLI and build scripts
- Standardize coding patterns across projects with guidance
Capabilities
In IDE Assistance
Receive context aware recommendations as you type across supported languages and frameworks.
Scan and Fix
Identify secrets vulnerabilities and risky patterns with remediation tips and automated checks.
AWS Patterns
Insert snippets for SDK IAM S3 Lambda and more using proven templates for reliability.
Pro and SSO
Upgrade to Pro for higher limits and manage users with IAM Identity Center and policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does pricing start?
Individuals have a free tier and Pro is listed at $19 per user per month with request allocations and token pricing for advanced agents.
What IDEs are supported?
VS Code JetBrains and Cloud9 are supported along with CLI usage.
Does it work outside AWS code?
Yes, it supports general languages while offering deep AWS specific help.
Can it write tests?
Q Developer features include test and doc generation from natural language.
Is my code sent to AWS?
Review data handling settings and opt outs to meet your policy requirements.
Can we use SSO?
Yes, IAM Identity Center integrates for enterprise user management.
Does it replace code review?
No, it speeds routine work while humans own architecture and quality.
Is there a usage limit?
Free and Pro tiers include request allocations details are on the pricing page.
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