Amazon Q Developer announced Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in their IDE plugins for Visual Studio Code and JetBrains, enabling context-aware responses and workflows.
MCP integration allows developers to connect external tools to Q Developer for enhanced functionality.
MCP support was previously available in Q Developer for Command Line since April 29, 2025.
MCP standardizes how Large Language Models integrate with applications, facilitating context sharing, data access, and API interaction.
Developers can streamline coding, integrate with planning tools, create UI components, generate documentation, and execute multi-tool tasks without custom integration.
Configuring MCP servers involves setting scope (Global or Workspace) and defining server details.
Tools exposed by MCP servers enable actions and interactions with external systems.
Demonstration showcases using Q Developer to automate tasks like reviewing Jira issues, analyzing Figma designs, and implementing code changes.
Integration with MCP enhances developer productivity by providing enriched context and automating various development tasks.
The addition of MCP support in Q Developer enhances interaction with tools like Jira and Figma, streamlining development workflows.
Explore MCP capabilities and the AWS MCP Servers repository for standardized context sharing and tool interaction.