Amazon Q Developer CLI (now Kiro CLI) provided an agentic chat experience in the terminal for building applications using natural language. This open-source project is no longer actively maintained and will only receive critical security fixes.
Amazon Q Developer CLI, now known as Kiro CLI, offered an agentic chat experience directly within the terminal, enabling developers to build applications using natural language. While the open-source Amazon Q Developer CLI project is no longer actively maintained and will only receive critical security fixes, its successor, Kiro CLI, continues to provide these capabilities as a closed-source product. The tool allowed for natural language interaction to streamline development workflows, offering features like code generation, debugging assistance, and general development support directly from the command line. It was designed to enhance developer productivity by integrating AI-powered assistance into the terminal environment.
Best used for
Ideal for developers who need to quickly generate code snippets, debug issues directly from the command line, and build applications using natural language prompts. Especially valuable for those seeking an integrated AI assistant within their terminal environment to enhance productivity.
Is Amazon Q Developer CLI still actively maintained?
No, the open-source Amazon Q Developer CLI project is no longer actively maintained and will only receive critical security fixes. Its successor, Kiro CLI, is a closed-source product that continues to offer similar functionalities.
Where can I find the latest features and updates for this tool?
For the latest features and updates, users should refer to Kiro CLI, which is the closed-source successor to Amazon Q Developer CLI. Issues for Kiro CLI should be reported on its dedicated platform.
What operating systems does Amazon Q Developer CLI support?
Amazon Q Developer CLI supports macOS and Linux. Installation instructions are provided for macOS via DMG and HomeBrew, and for Linux via AppImage and alternative builds.