Does Amazon Q Developer support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Partial, SKILL.md as No, and rules/memory as AWS service and codebase context.. Free options: No new IDE Free Tier signups (blocked since May 15, 2026); IDE plugins through Apr 30, 2027; Console/Slack/Teams Q Developer continue..

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Amazon Q Developer

Amazon Q Developer is an IDE / CLI / Console in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. AWS-aware coding assistance in Console/Slack/Teams and existing IDE paths while AWS winds down IDE plugins (support through Apr 30, 2027).

Last updated 19 October 2026

Best for

AWS-aware coding assistance in Console/Slack/Teams and existing IDE paths while AWS winds down IDE plugins (support through Apr 30, 2027).

Skip if

You need a standing IDE Free Tier signup today (blocked since May 15, 2026) or mostly work outside AWS.

Who it fits

AWS-aware coding assistance in Console/Slack/Teams and existing IDE paths while AWS winds down IDE plugins (support through Apr 30, 2027).
Developers who want agent help inside an existing IDE
Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git
Builders who start in the browser without a local IDE setup

Pros

AWS-native code assistant; infrastructure, security, and deployment aware; AWS Console and Slack/Teams Q Developer continue beyond the IDE plugin wind-down.

Cons

IDE plugins lose support April 30, 2027; new IDE Free Tier signups and subscriptions blocked since May 15, 2026; best value inside AWS ecosystem; weaker outside it — not a whole-product shutdown.

Facts

Locality:: Local-first
Surfaces:: IDE plugin, CLI, Web
Maturity:: General availability
Free tier:: Free option available

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: PartialSKILL.md: NoRules / memory: AWS service and codebase context.No new IDE Free Tier signups (blocked since May 15, 2026); IDE plugins through Apr 30, 2027; Console/Slack/Teams Q Developer continue.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amazon Q Developer?: Amazon Q Developer is an IDE / CLI / Console covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. AWS-native code assistant; infrastructure, security, and deployment aware; AWS Console and Slack/Teams Q Developer continue beyond the IDE plugin wind-down.
Who is Amazon Q Developer best for?: AWS-aware coding assistance in Console/Slack/Teams and existing IDE paths while AWS winds down IDE plugins (support through Apr 30, 2027).
When should I skip Amazon Q Developer?: You need a standing IDE Free Tier signup today (blocked since May 15, 2026) or mostly work outside AWS.
What are the main trade-offs of Amazon Q Developer?: Pros: AWS-native code assistant; infrastructure, security, and deployment aware; AWS Console and Slack/Teams Q Developer continue beyond the IDE plugin wind-down. Cons: IDE plugins lose support April 30, 2027; new IDE Free Tier signups and subscriptions blocked since May 15, 2026; best value inside AWS ecosystem; weaker outside it — not a whole-product shutdown.
Does Amazon Q Developer support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?: This card lists AGENTS.md as Partial, SKILL.md as No, and rules/memory as AWS service and codebase context.. Free options: No new IDE Free Tier signups (blocked since May 15, 2026); IDE plugins through Apr 30, 2027; Console/Slack/Teams Q Developer continue..

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