aws-deployment-standard

Automate AWS deployments for Amplify frontends and App Runner or EC2 backends.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #deployment #aws #infrastructure #ec2 #amplify #app-runner

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npx skills add https://github.com/imaginationeverywhere/clara-code --skill aws-deployment-standard

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Skill: aws-deployment-standard
Source: https://github.com/imaginationeverywhere/clara-code/tree/main/.cursor/skills/aws-deployment-standard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imaginationeverywhere/clara-code --skill aws-deployment-standard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates production-grade AWS deployment workflows, enabling reliable front-end and back-end provisioning with Amplify, App Runner, EC2, and comprehensive infrastructure automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

AWS Amplify Frontend deployment configuration for Next.js and static sites.
Backend deployment to App Runner or EC2, with PM2 process management and nginx proxy.
Secrets management via AWS Parameter Store and multi-environment deployment patterns (staging/production).
Optional Slack notifications and deployment auditing for observability.

Quick Start

Trigger the AWS deployment workflow to provision Amplify frontends and App Runner/EC2 backends for a new environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-deployment-standard

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

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How do I automate AWS deployments for both frontend and backend applications?▼

Automating AWS deployments involves configuring Amplify for frontends and App Runner or EC2 for backends. This workflow applies YAML configurations, PM2 process management, and nginx proxies to provision reliable staging and production environments end-to-end.

What is the best way to manage secrets across staging and production environments on AWS?▼

The best way to manage multi-environment secrets on AWS is using Parameter Store. It securely stores application secrets and configurations, allowing distinct staging and production deployment patterns to access required environment variables without hardcoding.

How do I configure nginx and PM2 for an EC2 backend deployment?▼

Configuring nginx and PM2 for EC2 backend deployment uses PM2 for Node.js process management and nginx as a reverse proxy. This combination ensures backend applications remain stable and route traffic efficiently in production environments.

Can I use AWS Amplify to deploy a Next.js frontend?▼

Yes, you can use AWS Amplify to deploy Next.js frontends. The deployment workflow provides specific YAML configurations for Amplify frontends, enabling consistent and scalable provisioning for static sites and server-rendered applications.

Does this AWS deployment workflow support deployment notifications and auditing?▼

Yes, the AWS deployment workflow supports optional Slack notifications and deployment auditing. These features provide observability into the infrastructure automation process across your staging and production environments.

When should I choose App Runner over EC2 for my backend deployment?▼

Choose App Runner for fully managed container deployments without infrastructure overhead, or EC2 when you need custom process management via PM2 and nginx proxy configurations. Both integrate with multi-environment deployment patterns.