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AWS Troubleshooting

Orchestrate service-specific AWS investigations across EC2, RDS, Lambda, ECS, S3, VPC, and ALB.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#investigation#troubleshooting#aws#ec2#rds#lambda
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kjenney/claude-devops --skill aws-troubleshooting
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Skill: AWS Troubleshooting
Source: https://github.com/kjenney/claude-devops/tree/main/skills/aws-troubleshooting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kjenney/claude-devops --skill aws-troubleshooting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates the diagnosis of AWS resource issues by orchestrating targeted investigations across common AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, ECS, S3, VPC, ALB) using a structured run-investigation workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates service-specific investigations via run-investigation.sh for supported types (lambda, rds, ec2, ecs, s3, alb, vpc)
  • Proactively detects issues by running predefined checks and gathering metrics/logs
  • Use Case: Troubleshoot a throttling Lambda or an RDS connection failure by running a guided investigation and reviewing synthesized results

Quick Start

Run /devops:aws-investigate to start an automated AWS resource investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about AWS Troubleshooting

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

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How do I automate AWS troubleshooting for EC2, RDS, and Lambda issues?▼

To automate AWS troubleshooting, you can run a structured investigation script that orchestrates service-specific checks across EC2, RDS, and Lambda. It gathers logs and metrics to diagnose issues like throttling or connection failures.

Can I diagnose Lambda throttling or RDS connection failures automatically?▼

Yes, you can diagnose Lambda throttling and RDS connection failures automatically by running predefined checks. The investigation workflow targets these specific scenarios and collects relevant metrics for review.

What AWS resources are supported by automated issue diagnosis?▼

Automated issue diagnosis supports EC2, RDS, Lambda, ECS, S3, VPC, and ALB. The troubleshooting workflow applies modular service-type handling to run targeted investigations across these specific AWS resources.

How do I run a structured investigation workflow for AWS resource problems?▼

You run a structured investigation workflow for AWS resource problems by invoking the front-end entry point to trigger a runnable investigation script. This orchestrates environment checks and collects synthesized diagnostic results.

Does this troubleshooting approach work for ECS, S3, VPC, and ALB?▼

Yes, this troubleshooting approach works for ECS, S3, VPC, and ALB. The automated diagnosis orchestrates targeted investigations via a modular script that handles environment checks across all supported service types.

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