Amazon CodeWhisperer
AWS AI coding assistant, folded into Amazon Q Developer in 2024
Is Amazon CodeWhisperer dead?
Yes. Amazon CodeWhisperer has shut down and is no longer available.
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Amazon CodeWhisperer was an AI code-completion and security-scanning tool from AWS for IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains. It was especially strong at suggesting code for AWS APIs. It was aimed at developers, startups and technical teams who want to build software faster. On April 30, 2024 AWS announced that CodeWhisperer was becoming part of Amazon Q Developer. Its inline suggestions and security scans moved over, and existing subscriptions and customizations could be migrated in place. The CodeWhisperer brand is retired, so install the Amazon Q Developer extension instead. If you need something similar today, popular options include Amazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot, Cursor. Lesson for users: always keep your own copies of important data when you rely on any AI service, because products can change owners or close with little notice.
What happened
On April 30, 2024 AWS announced that CodeWhisperer was becoming part of Amazon Q Developer. Its inline suggestions and security scans moved over, and existing subscriptions and customizations could be migrated in place. The CodeWhisperer brand is retired, so install the Amazon Q Developer extension instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon CodeWhisperer shut down?
On April 30, 2024 AWS announced that CodeWhisperer was becoming part of Amazon Q Developer. Its inline suggestions and security scans moved over, and existing subscriptions and customizations could be migrated in place.
What should Amazon CodeWhisperer users do now?
The CodeWhisperer brand is retired, so install the Amazon Q Developer extension instead.
What are the best Amazon CodeWhisperer alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Amazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot, Cursor.
Sources
- Official AWS docs: "CodeWhisperer is becoming a part of Amazon Q Developer"; TechCrunch Apr 30, 2024.
- Official website: https://aws.amazon.com/q/developer/
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