route53

Name: route53
Availability: InStock
Author: David

Automate Route 53 DNS management via the AWS CLI.

3|Updated Mar 16, 2026

Search Tags:#dns #aws-cli #health-checks #route53 #hosted-zones #record-sets

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npx skills add https://github.com/david-2814/claw-aws --skill route53

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Skill: route53
Source: https://github.com/david-2814/claw-aws/tree/main/skills/route53
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/david-2814/claw-aws --skill route53

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

DNS management for Route 53 can be error-prone and time-consuming when creating, updating, and auditing hosted zones, records, health checks, and domain registrations across environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

Hosted zone management: create, list, update, and delete hosted zones.
DNS record management: create, update, delete A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/etc records with health checks integration.
Health checks: configure and monitor health checks for endpoints.
Domain registrations: manage domain registration tasks in Route 53 Domains.

Quick Start

Create a new hosted zone and add a sample A record for your domain using the AWS CLI.

Frequently Asked Questions about route53

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Route 53 DNS record management using the AWS CLI?▼

Automate Route 53 DNS record management by using the AWS CLI to create, update, inspect, and delete A, AAAA, CNAME, and MX records with integrated health checks across AWS accounts.

What permissions do I need to manage domain registrations in Route 53?▼

Managing domain registrations in Route 53 requires valid AWS credentials and specific IAM permissions, including route53:* and route53domains:* to handle domain registration tasks properly.

Can I configure health checks for endpoints in Route 53 via the command line?▼

Yes, you can configure and monitor health checks for endpoints in Route 53 via the command line to ensure traffic is only routed to healthy resources.

Does this DNS management approach work for creating hosted zones across multiple AWS accounts?▼

Yes, this DNS management approach supports creating, listing, updating, and deleting hosted zones across multiple AWS environments using the AWS CLI.

Do I need a specific AWS CLI version to manage Route 53 hosted zones and records?▼

Yes, you need AWS CLI v2 installed and configured with valid credentials to manage Route 53 hosted zones, record sets, health checks, and domain registrations.

What's the best way to audit DNS record sets and hosted zones in Route 53?▼

The best way to audit DNS record sets and hosted zones is using the AWS CLI to inspect and list configurations, reducing manual error-prone checks across environments.