AWS Skills
Claude Code plugins and agent skills for AWS development — CDK, serverless, cost ops, and Bedrock AgentCore
What is AWS Skills?
AWS Skills is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to claude code plugins and agent skills for aws development — cdk, serverless, cost ops, and bedrock agentcore
Claude Code plugins and agent skills for AWS development — CDK, serverless, cost ops, and Bedrock AgentCore
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Features
- Claude Code plugins and agent skills for AWS development — C
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx aws-skillsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use AWS Skills
AWS Skills is a collection of Claude Code plugins and agent skills purpose-built for AWS development workflows, covering CDK infrastructure-as-code, serverless and event-driven architecture, cost operations, and Bedrock AgentCore deployment. Each skill integrates relevant AWS documentation MCP servers and provides opinionated guidance on AWS best practices, enabling developers to scaffold CDK stacks, design Well-Architected serverless solutions, estimate costs, and deploy Bedrock agents without leaving their AI coding assistant. The collection is designed for teams who want consistent, production-grade AWS patterns applied automatically as they develop.
Prerequisites
- Claude Code installed and running (v1.0+)
- AWS account with CLI credentials configured (aws configure or environment variables)
- Node.js 18+ for CDK development skills
- npx available on PATH for skills installation
- Appropriate AWS IAM permissions for the services you plan to use (Lambda, EventBridge, Bedrock, Cost Explorer, etc.)
Install the skills via Claude Code marketplace
Use the Claude Code plugin marketplace command to add the aws-skills repository, then install the individual skill plugins you need. You can install all skills or just the ones relevant to your project.
/plugin marketplace add zxkane/aws-skills
/plugin install aws-common@aws-skills
/plugin install aws-cdk@aws-skills
/plugin install aws-cost-ops@aws-skills
/plugin install serverless-eda@aws-skills
/plugin install aws-agentic-ai@aws-skillsAlternatively, install skills via npx
If you prefer the command line, use npx skills add to install individual AWS skill sets. Each skill name maps to a specific AWS domain.
npx skills add https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills --skill aws-cdk-development
npx skills add https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills --skill aws-cost-operations
npx skills add https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills --skill aws-serverless-eda
npx skills add https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills --skill aws-agentic-aiVerify AWS credentials are configured
Ensure your AWS CLI is configured with credentials that have permissions for the services you intend to use. The skills themselves orchestrate CDK and AWS SDK calls, so valid credentials are essential.
aws sts get-caller-identityStart a Claude Code session and activate a skill
Open a project in Claude Code. Skills activate automatically when Claude detects relevant context (e.g., CDK code, Lambda functions, cost-related questions). You can also invoke skills explicitly in conversation.
Use natural language to trigger AWS workflows
Ask Claude to perform AWS tasks using natural language. The installed skills provide Claude with the knowledge and tooling to generate CDK stacks, estimate costs, design serverless architectures, and deploy Bedrock agents.
AWS Skills Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration referencing the aws-skills npx entry point for MCP usage.
{
"mcpServers": {
"aws-skills": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["aws-skills"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that activate different AWS skill domains within Claude Code.
- "Create a CDK stack with a Lambda function triggered by S3 object uploads that resizes images."
- "Estimate the monthly cost of 10 Lambda functions each handling 1 million invocations."
- "Design an event-driven order processing system using EventBridge and Step Functions following Well-Architected principles."
- "Deploy my REST API as an MCP tool using Bedrock AgentCore Gateway."
- "Review my CDK stack for cost optimization opportunities and suggest changes."Troubleshooting AWS Skills
Plugin installation fails with 'marketplace not found' error
Ensure you are running Claude Code v1.0 or later, which introduced the plugin marketplace. Update Claude Code with 'npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code' and retry the /plugin marketplace add command.
CDK or AWS commands fail with credential errors inside skills
Verify your AWS credentials are valid and not expired by running 'aws sts get-caller-identity'. If using assumed roles or SSO, ensure the session is active. The skills pass through to the AWS CLI and SDK, so credentials must be available in the environment where Claude Code runs.
Skills activate but produce generic guidance instead of AWS-specific patterns
Check that the aws-common plugin is installed, as it provides the AWS documentation MCP server configuration that other skills depend on. Run '/plugin install aws-common@aws-skills' to add it. The short MCP tool identifiers (awsdocs, cdk, cw) must be available for the skills to function correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions about AWS Skills
What is AWS Skills?
AWS Skills is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that claude code plugins and agent skills for aws development — cdk, serverless, cost ops, and bedrock agentcore It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install AWS Skills?
Follow the installation instructions on the AWS Skills GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with AWS Skills?
AWS Skills works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is AWS Skills free to use?
Yes, AWS Skills is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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