aws-cloud
AWS cloud infrastructure patterns and best practices. Use when designing or implementing AWS solutions including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation.
Best use case
aws-cloud is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
AWS cloud infrastructure patterns and best practices. Use when designing or implementing AWS solutions including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation.
Teams using aws-cloud should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/aws-cloud/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How aws-cloud Compares
| Feature / Agent | aws-cloud | 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?
AWS cloud infrastructure patterns and best practices. Use when designing or implementing AWS solutions including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation.
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
# AWS Cloud Skill
This skill provides AWS architecture patterns and best practices.
## Core Services
| Service | Use Case |
|---------|----------|
| EC2 | Virtual servers |
| Lambda | Serverless functions |
| S3 | Object storage |
| RDS | Managed databases |
| ECS/EKS | Container orchestration |
| CloudFront | CDN |
| Route 53 | DNS |
## Well-Architected Framework
1. **Operational Excellence** - Automation, monitoring
2. **Security** - IAM, encryption, compliance
3. **Reliability** - Multi-AZ, backups, DR
4. **Performance** - Right-sizing, caching
5. **Cost Optimization** - Reserved instances, spot
## Terraform Patterns
```hcl
# VPC with public/private subnets
module "vpc" {
source = "terraform-aws-modules/vpc/aws"
name = "my-vpc"
cidr = "10.0.0.0/16"
azs = ["us-east-1a", "us-east-1b"]
private_subnets = ["10.0.1.0/24", "10.0.2.0/24"]
public_subnets = ["10.0.101.0/24", "10.0.102.0/24"]
enable_nat_gateway = true
}
```
## Security Best Practices
- Use IAM roles, not access keys
- Enable MFA for root and IAM users
- Encrypt data at rest (KMS)
- Use VPC for network isolation
- Enable CloudTrail for audit
- Use Security Groups as firewalls
## Cost Optimization
- Use Reserved Instances for steady workloads
- Use Spot Instances for flexible workloads
- Right-size instances based on metrics
- Use S3 lifecycle policies
- Enable Cost Explorer alertsRelated Skills
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