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aws-whatsnew

Fetch AWS What's New announcements from the official AWS API.

6|Updated Jun 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#monitoring#aws#api#cloud#announcements
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-fsi-reference-architecture-jp --skill aws-whatsnew
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Skill: aws-whatsnew
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-fsi-reference-architecture-jp/tree/main/skills/aws-whatsnew
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-fsi-reference-architecture-jp --skill aws-whatsnew

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of manually tracking the high volume of AWS service updates and feature releases by providing a programmatic way to fetch and filter the latest announcements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Fetching: Retrieves the latest AWS What's New announcements directly from the official API.
  • Custom Filtering: Supports date range filtering to narrow down updates to specific timeframes.
  • Use Case: An architect needs to summarize all security-related AWS updates from the past week for a compliance report; this skill fetches the relevant data in a structured JSON format for immediate analysis.

Quick Start

Use the aws-whatsnew skill to fetch all AWS announcements from the last seven days and display them as a list.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-whatsnew

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch AWS announcements from the official API?▼

Fetch AWS announcements by executing a Python script that sends HTTP requests to the official AWS API and processes the returned JSON response data to extract service release updates.

Can I filter AWS What's New updates by date range?▼

Yes, you can filter AWS What's New updates by specifying a date range and size limit within the script to narrow down the fetched announcements to a specific timeframe.

What is the best way to automate monitoring of AWS service releases?▼

Automate monitoring of AWS service releases by running this script periodically to retrieve the latest What's New announcements directly from the AWS API in a structured JSON format.

Do I need any external libraries to track AWS cloud infrastructure changes?▼

No, you only need standard Python libraries to execute HTTP requests and process JSON response data when tracking AWS cloud infrastructure changes and service evolution.

Does the AWS What's New skill support retrieving historical announcements?▼

Yes, retrieving historical AWS announcements is supported through the custom date range filtering parameter, allowing you to target specific past timeframes for compliance reporting.

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