aws-solution-architect

Design AWS serverless architectures and generate CloudFormation or CDK templates.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
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Skill: aws-solution-architect
Source: https://github.com/tapanshah/Claude-Skills/tree/main/engineering-team/aws-solution-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tapanshah/Claude-Skills --skill aws-solution-architect-tapanshah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the design of scalable, cost-effective AWS architectures for startups, leveraging serverless patterns and infrastructure-as-code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Design: Recommends optimal AWS patterns (Serverless Web, Microservices, etc.) based on application requirements.
  • IaC Generation: Creates CloudFormation or CDK templates for deploying infrastructure.
  • Cost Optimization: Analyzes and suggests ways to reduce AWS spending.
  • Use Case: A startup needs to build a new web application backend. They provide their requirements (users, budget, features), and the Skill generates a recommended serverless architecture with a deployable CloudFormation template and cost estimates.

Quick Start

Use the aws-solution-architect skill to design a serverless MVP backend for a mobile app with 1000 users.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-solution-architect

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

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How do I design a serverless AWS architecture for a startup web application?

Design a serverless AWS architecture by providing your application requirements, budget, and features to receive pattern recommendations like Serverless Web or Modern Three-Tier. The setup includes suggested services such as Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB, paired with deployable IaC templates and cost optimization strategies.

Can I generate CloudFormation or CDK templates for an AWS serverless backend?

Yes, you can generate CloudFormation or CDK templates for an AWS serverless backend. The Skill outputs infrastructure-as-code templates using CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform, enabling you to deploy recommended architectures featuring services like Lambda, Aurora, and CloudFront directly.

What is the best way to optimize AWS costs for a serverless microservices architecture?

The best way to optimize AWS costs for a serverless microservices architecture is to analyze your recommended infrastructure patterns. The Skill evaluates your setup and suggests targeted cost optimization strategies to reduce spending across services like ECS, DynamoDB, and Lambda.

Does this support event-driven microservices patterns using API Gateway and DynamoDB?

Yes, this supports event-driven microservices patterns using API Gateway and DynamoDB. It recommends optimal AWS patterns tailored to your application requirements, including Event-Driven Microservices, Serverless Web, and Modern Three-Tier architectures.

How do I create a serverless MVP backend for a mobile app on AWS?

Create a serverless MVP backend for a mobile app on AWS by inputting your user count and feature requirements. The Skill generates a recommended serverless architecture with a deployable CloudFormation template, incorporating services like API Gateway and Lambda.

What AWS services are recommended for a Modern Three-Tier architecture?

For a Modern Three-Tier architecture, recommended AWS services include Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ECS, Aurora, and CloudFront. The Skill evaluates your application requirements to determine the optimal combination of these services for scalable, cost-effective deployment.