Amazon CodeWhisperer

Build applications faster with the ML-powered coding companion.

Freemium
·
VS Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, others), Visual Studio, AWS Lambda console, API
·
AI Tools for Software DevelopmentAI Code AssistantsAI Code Completion & Assistants

Try Amazon CodeWhisperer free

Free plan available
No credit card

What is Amazon CodeWhisperer?

Amazon CodeWhisperer is an AI-powered coding assistant that generates code suggestions as you type. It analyses your existing code and comments to recommend completions, functions, and even whole code blocks. The tool works across multiple programming languages and integrates directly into popular IDEs like VS Code, JetBrains products, and Visual Studio. CodeWhisperer is designed for developers who want to write code faster and reduce repetitive typing. It's particularly useful for boilerplate code, routine functions, and exploring APIs you're less familiar with. The assistant learns from context within your project, making suggestions more relevant to your specific needs. The service operates on a freemium model, with basic functionality available free and additional features in paid tiers. Amazon positions this as part of a broader suite of AI tools for developers, though CodeWhisperer specifically focuses on real-time code completion rather than broader software development tasks.

Key features

Real-time code completion

generates code suggestions as you write, in multiple programming languages

Context-aware recommendations

analyses your existing code and comments to provide relevant suggestions

IDE integration

works natively within VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio, and Lambda console

Function generation

can suggest complete functions and code blocks, not just individual lines

Reference tracking

shows where generated code originates from open source repositories

Security scanning

analyses code for potential vulnerabilities and common issues

Pros & cons

Advantages

Integrates directly into popular development environments without disrupting workflow
Free tier provides genuine value for individual developers and small teams
Works across multiple programming languages and frameworks
Generates increasingly relevant suggestions as it learns your project's patterns and style
Transparent about open source code origins in recommendations

Limitations

Suggestion quality varies depending on how well your code is commented and structured
Requires internet connection for suggestion generation; not available for offline development
May not be as specialised as dedicated tools for specific languages or frameworks