---
title: "Agent plugins"
section: "develop-with-ai"
platforms: ["android", "angular", "flutter", "javascript", "nextjs", "react", "react-native", "swift", "vue"]
gen: 2
last-updated: "2026-04-10T19:18:13.000Z"
url: "https://docs.amplify.aws/react/develop-with-ai/agent-plugins/"
---

[Agent Plugins for AWS](https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins) are reusable packages that extend AI coding assistants with guided workflows, MCP servers, hooks, and reference materials for AWS development. The **aws-amplify** plugin provides a structured, phased workflow for building fullstack Amplify Gen 2 applications.

Agent plugins are currently supported by **Claude Code** (version 2.1.29 or later) and **Cursor** (version 2.5 or later).

## What the Amplify plugin includes

The aws-amplify plugin packages four types of capabilities:

- **Skills** — Step-by-step workflows that guide the AI through complex tasks. The Amplify plugin includes an `amplify-workflow` skill that orchestrates the entire development process.
- **MCP Servers** — Provides access to AWS documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through the AWS MCP Server.
- **Hooks** — Automation that validates prerequisites before you start building.
- **References** — Backend, frontend, and deployment instructions that the skill consults during each phase.

## Phased workflow

When you install the Amplify plugin and ask the AI to build an app, it follows a structured 4-phase workflow. Only applicable phases are executed based on your request.

**Phase 1: Backend** — Creates Amplify Gen 2 resources in the `amplify/` directory including authentication, data models, storage, and serverless functions.

**Phase 2: Sandbox** — Deploys your backend to a cloud sandbox environment for testing.

**Phase 3: Frontend** — Connects your frontend framework (React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Android) to the Amplify backend.

**Phase 4: Production** — Deploys your application to production via CI/CD.

For example, if you ask "add authentication to my Amplify backend", only Phase 1 and Phase 2 run. If you ask "build me a fullstack task management app", all four phases run in sequence. The AI presents a plan and waits for your confirmation before proceeding to each phase.

## Install with Claude Code

Claude Code is available as a [CLI tool](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code), a [VS Code extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=anthropics.claude-code), and a [JetBrains plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/27189-claude-code). The agent plugin works the same way in all environments.

### Step 1: Add the marketplace

Open Claude Code and run:

```bash
/plugin marketplace add awslabs/agent-plugins
```

This registers the Agent Plugins for AWS marketplace, giving you access to all available AWS plugins.

### Step 2: Install the Amplify plugin

```bash
/plugin install aws-amplify@agent-plugins-for-aws
```

### Step 3: Verify installation

You can confirm the plugin is installed by running:

```bash
/plugin list
```

You should see `aws-amplify@agent-plugins-for-aws` in the list.

### Step 4: Start building

The plugin activates automatically when your prompt relates to Amplify development. Try prompts like:

- "Build me a task management app with Amplify"
- "Add authentication to my Amplify backend"
- "Add a storage bucket for file uploads"
- "Deploy my Amplify app to sandbox"
- "Connect my React frontend to the Amplify backend"

The plugin will validate your prerequisites, present a phased plan, and guide you through each step with confirmation checkpoints.

<Callout informational>

If your AWS credentials are not configured, the plugin will detect this during the prerequisite check and guide you to set them up. See [Configure AWS for local development](/[platform]/start/account-setup/) for details.

</Callout>

## Install with Cursor

### From settings

1. Open **Cursor** and go to **Settings** (gear icon)
2. Navigate to **Plugins**
3. Search for **"AWS Amplify"**
4. Click **"Add to Cursor"** and select your installation scope (user or workspace)

### From the marketplace

Alternatively, visit [cursor.com](https://cursor.com), browse the marketplace for the AWS Amplify plugin, and click **Install**.

After installation, the plugin activates when you ask Amplify-related questions in Cursor's AI chat.

## Prerequisites

Before using the Amplify plugin, ensure you have:

- **Node.js** version 18 or later
- **npm**
- **AWS CLI** with configured credentials

The plugin runs a prerequisite check script automatically and will prompt you to configure credentials if they're missing. For credential setup, see [Configure AWS for local development](/[platform]/start/account-setup/).

## Other AWS plugins

The Agent Plugins for AWS repository includes additional plugins that complement Amplify development:

| Plugin | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **aws-serverless** | Build serverless apps with Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, and Step Functions |
| **deploy-on-aws** | Analyze codebases, recommend AWS architectures, estimate costs, and generate Infrastructure as Code |
| **databases-on-aws** | Database architecture guidance for Aurora DSQL |
| **amazon-location-service** | Add maps, geocoding, routing, and location features |
| **migration-to-aws** | Migrate infrastructure from GCP to AWS |

Install any plugin with:

```bash
/plugin install <plugin-name>@agent-plugins-for-aws
```

For the full list and source code, see the [Agent Plugins for AWS repository](https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins).