aws-plan

Transforms workload requirements into structured AWS architecture designs and implementation recommendations.

15|20|Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill aws-plan-awslabs
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Skill: aws-plan
Source: https://github.com/awslabs/startups/tree/main/solution-architecture/plugins/aws-dev-toolkit/skills/aws-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill aws-plan-awslabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams turn unclear cloud requirements into structured AWS architecture plans by guiding discovery, design, security validation, cost estimation, and delivery decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Planning Workflow: Runs an end-to-end process covering requirements discovery, AWS service selection, Well-Architected evaluation, security review, cost analysis, and final documentation.
  • Cloud Design Guidance: Produces practical AWS architectures with trade-offs, data flows, security considerations, and scalability recommendations for new workloads.
  • Use Case: A startup planning a new application can use this Skill to gather requirements, choose AWS services, estimate monthly costs, and create an implementation-ready architecture plan.

Quick Start

Ask the aws-plan skill to create an AWS architecture plan for a new application based on my business requirements, expected users, constraints, and workload details.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-plan

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

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How do I plan an AWS architecture for a new application workload?

Planning an AWS architecture requires gathering workload requirements, selecting AWS services, applying Well-Architected analysis, validating security, estimating costs, and documenting the final infrastructure design and implementation recommendations.

What is the best way to design a production-ready AWS infrastructure?

Designing production-ready AWS infrastructure involves running a discovery workflow to capture constraints, mapping requirements to AWS services, evaluating trade-offs, and generating documented architecture with data flows, security considerations, and scalability recommendations.

Can I estimate monthly cloud costs and perform a security review during AWS infrastructure planning?

Yes, AWS infrastructure planning integrates cost estimation and security validation directly into the workflow, ensuring the final architecture design includes Well-Architected analysis and security review before implementation.

Does the AWS architecture planning process support cloud migration scenarios?

Yes, the AWS architecture planning process explicitly applies to cloud migration scenarios, transforming existing workload requirements into structured infrastructure designs and implementation recommendations for the target AWS environment.

What do I need to provide to start the AWS architecture design workflow?

You need to provide your business requirements, expected users, constraints, and workload details to initiate the AWS architecture design workflow and generate an implementation-ready plan.

When should I use a structured AWS architecture plan instead of a manual cloud design?

You should use a structured AWS architecture plan when turning unclear cloud requirements into production-ready designs, ensuring Well-Architected evaluation, security validation, and cost analysis are consistently documented for implementation.