aws-profile-management

Verify the active AWS profile before Terraform or AWS CLI operations.

14|3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lgbarn/devops-skills --skill aws-profile-management
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Skill: aws-profile-management
Source: https://github.com/lgbarn/devops-skills/tree/main/skills/aws-profile-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lgbarn/devops-skills --skill aws-profile-management

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Credential mistakes are a leading cause of infrastructure incidents. This skill ensures the correct AWS profile is active before any Terraform or AWS operation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-operation identity verification against environment mappings to prevent cross-environment mistakes.
  • Profile switching via named profiles, AWS SSO, or assume-role to maintain safe workflows.
  • Integration with infrastructure workflows to guarantee safe and auditable deployments.

Quick Start

Verify the active AWS profile before running any Terraform or AWS operation.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-profile-management

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

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How do I verify my active AWS profile before running Terraform commands?

Verify your active AWS profile before running Terraform by performing pre-operation identity checks against environment mappings. This prevents cross-environment infrastructure mistakes by ensuring the correct account and role are active.

What is the best way to prevent cross-environment AWS CLI mistakes?

The best way to prevent cross-environment AWS CLI mistakes is to verify credentials before every operation. This ensures the correct dev, staging, or prod account is active before executing commands.

How do I switch AWS profiles using SSO or assume-role for deployments?

Switch AWS profiles using SSO or assume-role by following profile-switching guidance. This maintains safe workflows across dev, staging, and prod environments by ensuring the correct role is assumed.

Does this AWS profile verification work with named profiles and SSO?

Yes, this AWS profile verification works with named profiles, AWS SSO, and assume-role scenarios. It integrates with infrastructure workflows to guarantee safe and auditable deployments across environments.

Why does my Terraform apply target the wrong AWS environment?

Your Terraform apply targets the wrong AWS environment because credentials were not verified before the operation. Pre-operation identity verification against environment mappings prevents these cross-environment mistakes.