AWS Toolkit for Eclipse

The AWS Toolkit for Eclipse is an open source plug-in for the Eclipse Java IDE that makes it easier for developers to develop, debug, and deploy Java applications using Amazon Web Services. With the AWS Toolkit for Eclipse, you’ll be able to get started faster and be more productive when building AWS applications.

Install the Toolkit

  1. Open HelpInstall New Software….
  2. Enter http://aws.amazon.com/eclipse in the text box labeled “Work with” at the top of the dialog.
  3. Select “AWS Toolkit for Eclipse” from the list below.
  4. Click “Next.” Eclipse guides you through the remaining installation steps.

Note: The toolkit requires Eclipse 3.6 or higher.


Accelerate Java Development

The AWS Toolkit for Eclipse conveniently includes the AWS SDK for Java, so you can get started building Java applications on AWS infrastructure services in Eclipse, including Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, and Amazon DynamoDB.

  • Start

    Easily create new Java projects using the AWS Java library using one of the project templates, or add the library to an existing project.

  • Develop

    Use the Eclipse Java IDE to build and debug your applications.

  • Update

    Automatically download new versions of the SDK through the Eclipse update site.


  • Configure

    Create, view, and delete Amazon S3 objects, Amazon DynamoDB items and attributes, Amazon SQS messages, and more.

  • Edit

    Add, edit, and delete resources to help build and test your application without leaving the IDE.

  • Query

    Write Select queries against your data in Amazon SimpleDB and edit the results.

Dive into AWS

Easily access and administer your AWS infrastructure, including Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon EC2, and more while developing your application. The AWS Explorer provides a graphical interface that makes it easy to create, edit, and delete resources.


Grow with Elastic Beanstalk

Use the AWS Toolkit for Eclipse to develop, debug, then deploy your Java web applications to AWS Elastic Beanstalk.

  • Develop

    Create new Java web applications using a web application template, including one based on the Travel Log sample Java web application. Use the Eclipse Java IDE to build and run your application locally before deploying to AWS Elastic Beanstalk.

  • Deploy

    Easily deploy new application versions to AWS Elastic Beanstalk, then use Amazon EC2 Management in Eclipse or the AWS Management Console to manage the application.

  • Debug

    Remotely debug your application running in a Beanstalk environment. The Toolkit helps you select an EC2 instance, automatically configures the security groups and JVM settings, then starts a remote debugging session.


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