aws-health-check

Assess AWS account security, cost, reliability, and operational readiness.

12|5|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups --skill aws-health-check
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aws-health-check
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups/tree/main/plugins/aws-dev-toolkit/skills/aws-health-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups --skill aws-health-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a rapid, low-overhead assessment of an AWS account to surface critical security gaps, wasteful cost patterns, and reliability gaps, enabling quick remediation decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identity and scope checks: verifies who you are and what region(s) to scan.
  • Quick checks across security, cost, and reliability with clear findings.
  • Use Case: When preparing for a security review or cost optimization sprint, you get a shareable snapshot of risks and recommendations.

Quick Start

Run the health check against your AWS account by specifying a region (or use the default regional setting) and review the concise report.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-health-check

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

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How do I run a quick AWS health check for security and cost?

To run an AWS health check, specify a target region or use the default regional setting to execute a fixed sequence of checks. The skill verifies your identity, scans for security posture and cost waste, and outputs a concise report.

What does an AWS account health check include?

An AWS account health check includes rapid assessments of your security posture, cost waste patterns, reliability gaps, and operational readiness. It provides a shareable snapshot of risks and recommendations for quick remediation.

Can I use this health check for a cost optimization sprint?

Yes, you can use this health check for a cost optimization sprint to rapidly surface wasteful cost patterns. It delivers a low-overhead, high-signal snapshot of your account to enable quick remediation decisions.

What is the best way to assess AWS operational readiness across regions?

The best way to assess AWS operational readiness is to perform a rapid health check that automatically determines your region scope. This approach executes a fixed sequence of checks to surface reliability gaps and operational risks.

Do I need to specify a region to scan my AWS account?

You do not need to explicitly specify a region to scan your AWS account. The health check determines the region scope automatically, although you can specify a region manually to target the scan.