aws-waf

Name: aws-waf
Availability: InStock
Author: Sitharaj

Generate AWS WAF configurations for CloudFront, ALB, API Gateway, AppSync, and Cognito.

1|Updated Mar 2, 2026

Search Tags:#security #aws #rate limiting #cloud #waf #web application firewall #bot control

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npx skills add https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills --skill aws-waf

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Skill: aws-waf
Source: https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/aws-waf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills --skill aws-waf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you protect your web applications from common web exploits and malicious traffic by generating robust AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated WAF Configuration: Generates production-ready AWS WAF rulesets, including managed rule groups, custom rules, rate limiting, and bot control.
Resource Protection: Supports CloudFront, Application Load Balancer (ALB), API Gateway, AppSync, and Cognito.
Use Case: Protect your e-commerce website hosted on an ALB from SQL injection and DDoS attacks by automatically configuring an AWS WAF with appropriate managed rules and rate limiting.

Quick Start

Use the aws-waf skill to generate a CloudFront WAF configuration with OWASP core protections and rate limiting.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-waf

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

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How do I configure AWS WAF to protect my Application Load Balancer from SQL injection attacks?▼

To configure AWS WAF for an ALB, you generate a Web ACL with managed rule groups like the AWS Managed Rules Core rule set to block SQL injection. The Skill creates production-ready rulesets associating the ACL with your Application Load Balancer for immediate protection.

What AWS resources can I attach a Web Application Firewall to for bot control and rate limiting?▼

AWS WAF can be attached to CloudFront, Application Load Balancer, API Gateway, AppSync, and Cognito. The Skill generates configurations applying rate limiting and bot control rules across these supported AWS resources.

Can I use AWS WAF with CloudFront to prevent DDoS attacks and apply rate limiting?▼

Yes, you can use AWS WAF with CloudFront to prevent DDoS attacks by generating Web ACL configurations with rate limiting rules. The Skill outputs production-ready rulesets that apply managed protections to your CloudFront distribution.

Do I need prior knowledge of security best practices to implement AWS WAF custom rules?▼

Yes, effective implementation of AWS WAF custom rules requires an understanding of WAF concepts, AWS services, and security best practices. The Skill generates advanced configurations, but you need foundational AWS security knowledge to apply them correctly.

What's the best way to add OWASP core protections to an API Gateway using AWS WAF?▼

The best way to add OWASP core protections to an API Gateway is by generating an AWS WAF configuration with managed rule groups. The Skill creates rulesets applying OWASP protections and rate limiting directly to your API Gateway stage.