research-capabilities

Assess AWS service security capabilities via MCP servers and assessment artifacts.

43|13|Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-agentic-value-accelerator --skill research-capabilities
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-capabilities
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-agentic-value-accelerator/tree/main/platform/control_plane/service_approval/plugin/.claude-plugin/skills/research-capabilities
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-agentic-value-accelerator --skill research-capabilities

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of uncovering security capabilities of AWS services by leveraging MCP servers and assessment artifacts, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of IAM, encryption, network, logging, and organization policies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Service Security Assessment: Identify and assess security features like IAM, encryption, network, logging, and organization policies for AWS services.
  • MCP Integration: Utilize the MCP servers to gather data from authoritative sources such as AWS knowledge base, documentation, and best practices.
  • Structured Output: Generate a structured JSON output file with detailed information about the discovered capabilities.

Quick Start

To research the security capabilities of the AWS service 'IAM', use the command: research-capabilities --service=IAM

Frequently Asked Questions about research-capabilities

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

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How do I assess AWS service security capabilities for IAM, encryption, and logging?

You can assess AWS service security capabilities by using this Skill to discover and evaluate IAM, encryption, network, logging, and organization policies through MCP server integration and assessment artifacts, producing a structured JSON output file.

What is the best way to audit AWS IAM and organization policies across services?

The best way to audit AWS IAM and organization policies is to use this Skill, which leverages MCP servers to gather data from authoritative AWS knowledge bases, documentation, and best practices, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of service security capabilities.

Can I use MCP servers to discover AWS security capabilities and export them to JSON?

Yes, you can use this Skill with MCP servers to discover AWS security capabilities and export them to JSON. It gathers data from authoritative sources and generates a structured JSON output file detailing the discovered security capabilities.

Does this AWS security assessment approach support compliance checks and policy enforcement?

Yes, this AWS security assessment approach supports compliance checks and policy enforcement. It identifies and assesses security features like IAM, encryption, network, logging, and organization policies, making it suitable for security auditing and compliance.

How do I start researching the security capabilities of a specific AWS service like IAM?

To start researching the security capabilities of a specific AWS service like IAM, use the command `research-capabilities --service=IAM`. This discovers and assesses the service's security features, including IAM, encryption, network, logging, and organization policies.