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well-architected

Evaluate AWS workloads against the Well-Architected Framework pillars.

15|20|Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#aws#security review#reliability#cost optimization#cloud architecture#well-architected
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill well-architected-awslabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: well-architected
Source: https://github.com/awslabs/startups/tree/main/solution-architecture/plugins/aws-dev-toolkit/skills/well-architected
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill well-architected-awslabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams evaluate existing AWS workloads against the Well-Architected Framework, uncover architectural risks, and create actionable improvement plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Framework-Based Reviews: Conduct structured assessments across the six AWS Well-Architected pillars and applicable specialty lenses.
  • Risk Identification and Planning: Identify high-risk issues, evaluate gaps, and produce prioritized remediation recommendations.
  • AWS Tool Integration: Use AWS Well-Architected Tool APIs and AWS CLI workflows to access workload reviews, lens content, and risk assessments.
  • Use Case: Review a production AWS application to discover reliability, security, cost, and operational weaknesses before they impact customers.

Quick Start

Use the well-architected skill to review my AWS workload architecture and generate a prioritized improvement plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about well-architected

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review my AWS workload architecture against the Well-Architected Framework?▼

To review AWS workload architecture, evaluate workloads across the six Well-Architected pillars and specialty lenses to identify architectural risks and generate prioritized remediation recommendations.

What is an AWS Well-Architected review and when do I need one?▼

An AWS Well-Architected review is a structured assessment that evaluates cloud workloads for reliability, security, cost, and operational weaknesses. You need one to uncover architectural risks before they impact production customers.

Can I integrate AWS Well-Architected Tool API reviews with my existing governance assessments?▼

Yes, AWS Well-Architected Tool API and AWS CLI workflows can access workload reviews, lens content, and risk assessments to support governance assessments and compliance planning.

What's the best way to identify high-risk issues in my cloud architecture?▼

The best way to identify high-risk issues in cloud architecture is conducting structured pillar analysis that classifies risks and produces actionable improvement plans across AWS services.

Does the Well-Architected Framework review cover cost optimization and reliability together?▼

Yes, the Well-Architected Framework review covers cost optimization and reliability together, evaluating workloads across all six pillars to identify gaps and produce prioritized remediation recommendations.

Why does my AWS architecture review not surface actionable remediation steps?▼

AWS architecture reviews may lack actionable steps without structured risk classification and Well-Architected Framework integration to evaluate gaps and generate prioritized improvement plans.

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