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aws-serverless

Create serverless AWS applications with Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#serverless#aws#dynamodb#api gateway#lambda#sam#cdk
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bennie-ng/AgCel --skill aws-serverless
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aws-serverless
Source: https://github.com/bennie-ng/AgCel/tree/main/skills/aws-serverless
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bennie-ng/AgCel --skill aws-serverless

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the development of robust, production-ready serverless applications on Amazon Web Services, addressing common challenges in deployment and architecture.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AWS Service Integration: Expertly configures Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and SQS/SNS for event-driven architectures.
  • Deployment Frameworks: Supports AWS SAM and CDK for infrastructure as code.
  • Performance Optimization: Includes strategies for minimizing cold starts and optimizing function performance.
  • Use Case: Develop a scalable e-commerce backend with an API Gateway endpoint triggering Lambda functions to process orders stored in DynamoDB, with notifications sent via SNS.

Quick Start

Use the aws-serverless skill to create a SAM template for a Lambda function that reads from a DynamoDB table.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-serverless

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a production-ready AWS serverless app with Lambda and API Gateway?▼

Build a production-ready AWS serverless app by using AWS SAM or CDK to configure API Gateway endpoints triggering Lambda functions, integrating DynamoDB for storage, and establishing event-driven patterns with SQS and SNS.

What is the best way to define infrastructure as code for AWS serverless applications?▼

Define infrastructure as code for AWS serverless applications using AWS SAM or CDK, which streamline deployment and architecture by configuring Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB resources.

How do I minimize Lambda cold starts in my serverless app?▼

Minimize Lambda cold starts in your serverless app by applying performance optimization strategies that target function initialization latency and execution efficiency, ensuring robust production-ready serverless architectures.

Does this approach support event-driven architectures using SQS and SNS?▼

Yes, this approach supports event-driven architectures using SQS and SNS, expertly configuring them alongside Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB to handle asynchronous processing and notifications within serverless applications.

What are common anti-patterns when developing AWS serverless applications?▼

Common AWS serverless anti-patterns include improper Lambda function sizing, synchronous chaining, and inefficient DynamoDB queries, which this Skill helps avoid by focusing on performance optimization and robust event-driven architecture.

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