aws / aws/amazon-q-developer-cli
Feature: CLI to support the windows machines
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Description
### User Story: Add Windows Support to Amazon Q CLI
## Title: Enable Amazon Q CLI to run natively on Windows machines
As a Windows-based developer,
I want the Amazon Q CLI to be fully compatible with Windows OS,
So that I can use its features without needing a Linux subsystem or container workaround.
✅ Acceptance Criteria
Installation Support
CLI can be installed via .msi installer or winget.
Clear documentation for Windows installation.
Command Compatibility
All core commands (q init, q ask, q deploy, etc.) work as expected on Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell.
Environment Variables
CLI correctly reads and sets environment variables in Windows.
File Path Handling
CLI handles Windows-style paths (C:\Users\...) without errors.
Proxy and Network Configuration
CLI respects Windows proxy settings and can connect through corporate firewalls.
Testing
Automated tests run on Windows CI environments (e.g., GitHub Actions with Windows runners).
🛠 Technical Notes
Use cross-platform libraries (e.g., os, pathlib in Python or path in Node.js).
Consider packaging with pkg or nexe for native Windows binaries.
Validate compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.
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