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ipa-destroy

Execute Makefile-driven teardown targets to delete composed CloudFormation stacks.

1|1|Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#cloudformation#makefile#aws cli#idempotent operations#infrastructure teardown#serverless cleanup#deletion safety
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-innovation-patterns --skill ipa-destroy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ipa-destroy
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-innovation-patterns/tree/main/.claude/skills/ipa-destroy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-innovation-patterns --skill ipa-destroy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves the risk and complexity of cleaning up an already-deployed IPA full-stack pattern by turning “destroy my stacks” into a validated, status-aware, and repeatable teardown process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validated prerequisites: Confirms .env, required variables, AWS credentials, and generated Makefiles are present before any destructive actions.
  • Status-aware teardown plan: Detects which CloudFormation stacks exist, shows what will be deleted vs. skipped, and highlights data-loss warnings.
  • Double confirmation safety: Requires an initial yes/no confirmation and a second typed namespace confirmation to reduce accidental destruction.
  • Idempotent deletion with verification: Executes the aggregate teardown target from generated Makefiles, then verifies stacks are fully deleted and reports remaining failures if any.
  • Preserves non-target infrastructure: Keeps the security stack and prepare stacks intact, focusing on the composed pattern teardown.

Quick Start

Run /ipa-destroy and follow the prompts to plan the teardown, confirm twice, and delete the composed infrastructure using the generated Makefile targets.

Frequently Asked Questions about ipa-destroy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely tear down AWS CloudFormation stacks for a serverless web app?▼

To safely tear down AWS CloudFormation stacks, you can execute a validated teardown process that checks stack statuses, requires double confirmation, and runs Makefile-driven AWS CLI delete-stack commands with post-deletion verification.

What is the best way to clean up IPA infrastructure after a partial deployment failure?▼

Cleaning up IPA infrastructure after a partial failure involves running an idempotent teardown process that detects existing stacks, skips missing ones, and safely re-runs deletion targets to recover from incomplete deployments.

Do I need a .env file and AWS credentials to delete composed infrastructure patterns?▼

Yes, deleting composed infrastructure patterns requires validated prerequisites including a .env file with required variables, active AWS credentials, and generated Makefiles to ensure authorized and targeted teardown.

Can I delete only the composed pattern stacks while preserving the security stack?▼

Yes, you can delete only the composed pattern stacks while preserving non-target infrastructure like the security and prepare stacks, ensuring the teardown focuses strictly on the serverless application composition.

How does double confirmation prevent accidental destruction of CloudFormation stacks?▼

Double confirmation prevents accidental destruction by requiring an initial yes/no prompt followed by a typed namespace confirmation, ensuring deliberate user consent before executing any irreversible AWS CLI delete-stack operations.

Why does my infrastructure teardown report remaining failures after stack deletion?▼

Infrastructure teardown reports remaining failures when post-verification detects CloudFormation stacks that are not fully deleted, indicating that the idempotent deletion process encountered issues requiring further investigation.

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