sns

Create AWS SNS topics and subscriptions for pub/sub notifications.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/itsmostafa/aws-agent-skills --skill sns
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Skill: sns
Source: https://github.com/itsmostafa/aws-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/sns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/itsmostafa/aws-agent-skills --skill sns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) provides a managed pub/sub messaging backbone that decouples producers from consumers, enabling scalable notifications and event-driven communication across services and devices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Topics for publish/subscribe messaging to fan out notifications.
  • Subscriptions to Lambda, SQS, HTTP/HTTPS endpoints, Email, SMS, and mobile push.
  • Message filtering with attributes to route messages to appropriate subscribers.
  • Multi-protocol support enabling simple cross-service and user-facing notifications.

Quick Start

Create a topic, subscribe a recipient, and publish a sample message to verify delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions about sns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up pub/sub messaging for cross-service notifications using AWS SNS?

To set up pub/sub messaging with AWS SNS, create a topic, subscribe endpoints like Lambda, SQS, or HTTP, and publish messages to deliver notifications across services.

What AWS SNS subscription protocols are supported for delivering messages?

AWS SNS supports subscriptions to Lambda, SQS, HTTP/HTTPS endpoints, Email, SMS, and mobile push, enabling multi-protocol message delivery for various cross-service workflows.

How does message filtering work in AWS SNS topic subscriptions?

AWS SNS message filtering uses message attributes to route specific messages to appropriate subscribers, ensuring endpoints only receive relevant notifications from the published topic.

What is the best way to fan out notifications to multiple AWS services?

The best way to fan out notifications is using AWS SNS topics to publish a single message that concurrently triggers subscribed endpoints like SQS queues and Lambda functions.

When should I use AWS SNS for event-driven communication instead of direct service calls?

Use AWS SNS for event-driven communication when you need to decouple message producers from consumers, enabling scalable cross-service notifications without managing direct endpoint integrations.

Can I send mobile push notifications and SMS messages using AWS SNS?

Yes, AWS SNS supports mobile push and SMS subscriptions, allowing you to publish messages to topics and deliver user-facing notifications directly to mobile devices.