assume-cloudformation-role
Assume AWS IAM role for CloudFormation operations and set temporary credentials as environment variables. Use when working with CloudFormation stacks or when authentication setup is needed before AWS CloudFormation operations.
Best use case
assume-cloudformation-role is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Assume AWS IAM role for CloudFormation operations and set temporary credentials as environment variables. Use when working with CloudFormation stacks or when authentication setup is needed before AWS CloudFormation operations.
Assume AWS IAM role for CloudFormation operations and set temporary credentials as environment variables. Use when working with CloudFormation stacks or when authentication setup is needed before AWS CloudFormation operations.
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "assume-cloudformation-role" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Assume AWS IAM role for CloudFormation operations and set temporary credentials as environment variables. Use when working with CloudFormation stacks or when authentication setup is needed before AWS CloudFormation operations.
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/assume-cloudformation-role/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How assume-cloudformation-role Compares
| Feature / Agent | assume-cloudformation-role | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Assume AWS IAM role for CloudFormation operations and set temporary credentials as environment variables. Use when working with CloudFormation stacks or when authentication setup is needed before AWS CloudFormation operations.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Assume CloudFormation Write Role A skill to obtain the necessary credentials for AWS CloudFormation stack operations (create, delete, update) and set them as environment variables. ## Purpose Before CloudFormation operations, assume the specified role to obtain temporary credentials and set them as environment variables that can be used by AWS CLI. ## Input Parameters - `profile`: AWS CLI profile name (default: `web-hosting`) - `role_arn`: IAM role ARN to assume (default: `arn:aws:iam::692859919890:role/CloudFormationWriteRole`) - `role_session_name`: Session name (default: `cfn-write`) ## Execution Steps 1. Use AWS STS to assume the role and obtain credentials 2. Save credentials to a temporary file 3. Parse credentials using jq and set as environment variables 4. Clean up the temporary file ## Command Example ```bash # Assume role and obtain credentials aws sts assume-role \ --role-arn arn:aws:iam::692859919890:role/CloudFormationWriteRole \ --role-session-name cfn-write \ --profile web-hosting \ > /tmp/creds.json # Set environment variables export AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=$(jq -r '.Credentials.AccessKeyId' /tmp/creds.json) export AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=$(jq -r '.Credentials.SecretAccessKey' /tmp/creds.json) export AWS_SESSION_TOKEN=$(jq -r '.Credentials.SessionToken' /tmp/creds.json) # Remove temporary file rm /tmp/creds.json ``` ## Output Environment variables are set, making CloudFormation operations available via AWS CLI: - `AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID` - `AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY` - `AWS_SESSION_TOKEN` ## Usage Examples After executing this skill, the following CloudFormation commands become available: ```bash # Create stack aws cloudformation create-stack --stack-name my-stack --template-body file://template.yaml # Update stack aws cloudformation update-stack --stack-name my-stack --template-body file://template.yaml # Delete stack aws cloudformation delete-stack --stack-name my-stack ``` ## Prerequisites - AWS CLI installed - jq command installed - Specified profile (default: `web-hosting`) configured in `~/.aws/credentials` or `~/.aws/config` - Source profile has `sts:AssumeRole` permission for the specified role ## Notes - Credentials are temporary and typically expire after 1 hour - If credentials expire, re-execute this skill - For security purposes, temporary files are always deleted after processing
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