aws-cli

Manage AWS cloud infrastructure resources through the AWS Command Line Interface.

5|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oldwinter/skills --skill aws-cli-oldwinter
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Skill: aws-cli
Source: https://github.com/oldwinter/skills/tree/main/devops-skills/aws-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oldwinter/skills --skill aws-cli-oldwinter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive interface for managing and interacting with all AWS services directly through the command-line interface, streamlining cloud infrastructure operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Resource Management: Create, configure, monitor, and delete AWS resources across compute, storage, database, and networking services.
  • Cost & Security Analysis: Analyze AWS costs and review security configurations.
  • Use Case: Automatically list all running EC2 instances, check their associated security groups, and then stop a specific instance that is no longer needed, all within a single interaction.

Quick Start

List all running EC2 instances in the us-east-1 region, showing their Instance ID, Name tag, and current state.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-cli

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

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How do I manage AWS EC2 instances via the command line?

Yes, you can manage AWS EC2 instances via the command line by querying, creating, modifying, and deleting resources directly through the AWS CLI. This includes listing running instances, checking security groups, and stopping instances within a single interaction.

Can I analyze AWS billing and cost analysis using CLI?

Yes, you can analyze AWS billing and cost using CLI. The skill provides cost and security analysis features, allowing you to review AWS costs and monitor security configurations directly from the command line interface.

What AWS services are supported by the command line interface?

The AWS command line interface supports services including EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, Route53, CloudFront, Bedrock, Support, and Billing for comprehensive cloud infrastructure management.

How do I monitor and debug AWS cloud resources using CLI?

You can monitor and debug AWS cloud resources using CLI by executing commands that query resource states and logs across compute, storage, database, and networking services. This streamlines infrastructure operations and troubleshooting directly from the terminal.

Do I need any dependencies to automate AWS infrastructure management with CLI?

No external dependencies are required to automate AWS infrastructure management with CLI. The skill operates independently using scripts and references to manage cloud resources without additional component installations.

What's the best way to configure AWS VPC and Route53 settings via command line?

The best way to configure AWS VPC and Route53 settings via command line is using the AWS CLI skill, which allows you to create, configure, and modify networking resources directly, streamlining cloud infrastructure operations without console navigation.