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aws-architect

Design and review AWS architectures using Well-Architected Framework principles.

15|20|Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#aws#infrastructure#security review#terraform#well-architected#cloud design
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill aws-architect-awslabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aws-architect
Source: https://github.com/awslabs/startups/tree/main/solution-architecture/plugins/aws-dev-toolkit/skills/aws-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill aws-architect-awslabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users design and review AWS architectures by applying proven cloud architecture principles, reducing design risks and improving decisions around AWS services, scalability, security, and cost.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Design & Review: Create and evaluate AWS solutions using the six Well-Architected Framework pillars and recommend appropriate services.
  • Trade-off Analysis: Compare architecture options across cost, performance, reliability, and operational complexity.
  • Security-Aware Planning: Include security reviews, infrastructure-as-code validation requirements, and account guardrail recommendations for production-ready designs.

Quick Start

Use the aws-architect skill to review my proposed AWS architecture and recommend improvements based on the Well-Architected Framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-architect

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I review my AWS architecture against the Well-Architected Framework?▼

Reviewing AWS architecture involves evaluating your design against the six Well-Architected Framework pillars to identify risks and recommend appropriate services for scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.

What is the best way to compare AWS architecture options for cost and performance trade-offs?▼

Comparing AWS architecture options requires analyzing trade-offs across cost, performance, reliability, and operational complexity to determine the most balanced and production-ready infrastructure design.

How do I plan security guardrails for an AWS production environment?▼

Planning AWS security guardrails involves conducting security reviews, defining infrastructure-as-code validation requirements, and establishing account guardrails to ensure your production design is secure and compliant.

Can I use Terraform for infrastructure-as-code validation in AWS architecture planning?▼

Yes, AWS architecture planning includes infrastructure-as-code validation requirements for Terraform, ensuring your infrastructure definitions align with Well-Architected principles before production deployment.

When do I need a formal AWS architecture evaluation for cloud migration?▼

You need an AWS architecture evaluation when making migration decisions or planning production deployments, ensuring your target infrastructure design follows Well-Architected best practices and avoids costly design risks.

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