config

Manage AWS Config rules, conformance packs, and recorders via the AWS CLI.

3|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/david-2814/claw-aws --skill config-david-2814
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Skill: config
Source: https://github.com/david-2814/claw-aws/tree/main/skills/config
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/david-2814/claw-aws --skill config-david-2814

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing AWS Config rules, conformance packs, configuration recorder, and evaluation across accounts and regions is complex and error-prone. This skill provides a centralized CLI-based approach to configure, monitor, and enforce AWS Config governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configure and deploy AWS Config rules and conformance packs for multiple accounts and regions
  • Enable and manage the configuration recorder and delivery channels for centralized data collection
  • Evaluate compliance and query resource history across environments to maintain governance

Quick Start

Install AWS CLI v2, configure credentials, and run the AWS Config setup steps to begin governance.

Frequently Asked Questions about config

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

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How do I automate AWS Config rules across multiple accounts and regions?

Automate AWS Config governance by managing rules, conformance packs, and the configuration recorder via AWS CLI. This approach enables centralized compliance evaluation and resource history queries across multi-account and multi-region environments.

What is a conformance pack in AWS Config governance?

A conformance pack is a collection of AWS Config rules and remediation actions managed via AWS CLI. It helps you enforce compliance at scale by deploying governance policies across multiple accounts and regions.

Do I need AWS CLI v2 to manage AWS Config recorders and delivery channels?

Yes, AWS CLI v2 is required to manage configuration recorders, delivery channels, rules, and conformance packs. You must also configure credentials with appropriate permissions (config:*, s3, iam) to automate governance.

Can I query resource configuration history using AWS CLI for auditing?

Yes, you can query resource history across environments using AWS CLI to maintain governance and support auditing. This allows ongoing compliance evaluation and centralized tracking of configuration changes.

What's the best way to deploy AWS Config conformance packs for multi-account compliance?

The best way is using a centralized CLI-based approach to deploy conformance packs via AWS CLI. This automates AWS Config governance, reducing errors when enforcing compliance across multiple accounts and regions.

Why is my AWS Config governance automation failing across regions?

Failures often stem from insufficient permissions or misconfigured delivery channels. Ensure your AWS CLI credentials have config:*, s3, and iam permissions to properly manage recorders and conformance packs across regions.