FAQ for Amazon Q Developer Users

FAQ for Amazon Q Developer Users #

This FAQ serves as a supplementary guide to the official Kiro FAQ, specifically focused on Amazon Q Developer users.

Note: This information is current as of the Kiro preview period. Details may change as the product evolves.

General Questions #

Q. What is Kiro and what is the difference between Kiro and Amazon Q Developer?

Kiro is an Agentic IDE (Integrated Development Environment) with advanced AI capabilities and enhanced user experience. Amazon Q Developer integrates with your existing IDE (e.g., Visual Studio Code, JetBrains, Eclipse, Visual Studio) and Terminal.

Key differences:

  • Kiro is a standalone IDE built from the ground up for AI-assisted development
  • Amazon Q Developer works as plugins/extensions within existing development environments

Q. Do I have to pay extra if I want to use Kiro?

No. Kiro is free during the preview period. You can use Kiro with Amazon Q Developer Pro tier. Amazon Q Developer Pro subscribers will be able to access both Kiro and Q Developer (including the CLI and IDE plugins for VS Code, Eclipse, etc.) with their existing $19/month subscription.

No additional charges for accessing these tools once the preview period ends.

Q. I am an Amazon Q Developer Pro user. Can I use Kiro once the free period is over?

Yes, all Amazon Q Developer customers can use Kiro for free during the preview period. This applies to:

  • Q Developer Pro subscribers ($19/month)
  • Q Developer Free users

If you’re a Q Developer Pro subscriber using Kiro during the preview period, you’ll continue to receive your Q Developer Pro benefits.

Q. Will Kiro use my content for service improvement?

No. Amazon Q Developer Pro customers who use Kiro during the preview period will retain their Q Developer Pro benefits. Kiro will not collect their content for service improvement.

Using Kiro with Amazon Q Developer Pro #

Q. How do I use Kiro with my Amazon Q Developer Pro account?

Follow these steps to sign in with your Amazon Q Developer Pro account:

  1. On the login page, select Sign in with your organization identity.

    Sign in options

  2. On the Sign in with AWS Identity Center page:

    • Input the Start URL (e.g., xxxx.awsapps.com/start)
    • Choose the AWS region (e.g., us-east-1) where your AWS Identity Center is provisioned

    IAM Identity Center

  3. Select Continue and complete the authentication process by following the on-screen instructions.