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Amazon Q CLI (amazon-q-cli)

Install Amazon Q CLI - AWS Q Developer CLI tool for AI-powered development assistance.

Example Usage

"features": {
    "ghcr.io/jajera/features/amazon-q-cli:1": {}
}

Options

Options Id Description Type Default Value
version Select or enter a Amazon Q CLI version string latest

Installation Details

This feature automatically:

  • Detects system architecture (x86_64, aarch64) and glibc version
  • Downloads appropriate binary for your system (with musl fallback for older systems)
  • Installs for both root and non-root users:
    • Root: Installs to /usr/local/bin with system-wide bash completion
    • Non-root: Installs to ~/.local/bin with user-specific bash completion
  • Sets up bash completion automatically
  • Handles dependencies (curl, unzip) with appropriate privilege handling

Supported Platforms

  • Operating Systems: Linux only
  • Architectures: x86_64 (Intel/AMD 64-bit), aarch64 (ARM 64-bit)
  • Base Images: Tested on Debian, Ubuntu, and Microsoft DevContainer base images
  • User Contexts: Works as both root and non-root users

Commands Available

After installation, the following commands are available:

  • q - Main Amazon Q CLI command
  • qchat - Amazon Q chat interface
  • qterm - Amazon Q terminal interface

Compatibility

  • glibc: Automatically detects glibc version and uses musl build for older systems
  • Package Management: Uses apt-get with appropriate privileges (sudo when available)
  • PATH: Automatically adds ~/.local/bin to PATH for non-root installations

Reference