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Apache Spark troubleshooting and upgrade agents now available as Kiro powers

Published
April 3, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/04/amazon-emr-spark-troubleshooting-upgrade-kiro-power/

Amazon EMR Spark Troubleshooting and Upgrade Agents

The Apache Spark troubleshooting agent and upgrade agent for Amazon EMR are now available as Kiro powers, offering one-click access to AI-assisted Spark operations directly in Kiro. These tools help data engineers reduce troubleshooting time and streamline Spark version upgrades.

Key Features

  • Troubleshooting power identifies root causes of Spark job failures by analyzing logs, metrics, and configurations.
  • Upgrade power automates Spark version upgrades, handling code transformation and dependency resolution.
  • Both powers connect to Spark agents through MCP Proxy for AWS with IAM role-based authentication.
  • All actions are recorded in AWS CloudTrail for full auditability.

What to do

  • Install the Apache Spark troubleshooting power or the upgrade power from the Kiro IDE.
  • Refer to the troubleshooting agent and upgrade agent documentation for more information.

Source: AWS release notes




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