Aws Amplify

If you're building full-stack apps on AWS and want everything wired together without stitching CloudFormation by hand, this is the Gen2 TypeScript-first approach. It covers auth via Cognito, GraphQL data with AppSync, S3 storage, Lambda functions, and Bedrock AI integration, all configured in code under an amplify/ directory. Works across React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, plus mobile with Flutter, Swift, Android, and React Native. The skill is explicit about defaults (React for web, but it asks before assuming mobile platforms) and routing (separate references for backend config versus frontend integration). Useful if you want guardrails against Gen1 patterns or need validated snippets for defineAuth, defineData, and the sandbox workflow.

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$ npx -y skills add aws/agent-toolkit-for-aws --skill aws-amplify --agent claude-code

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AWS Amplify Gen2

Build and deploy full-stack applications using AWS Amplify Gen2's TypeScript code-first approach. This skill covers backend resource creation, frontend integration across 8 frameworks, and deployment workflows.

Prerequisites

Node.js ^18.19.0 || ^20.6.0 || >=22 and npm
AWS credentials configured (aws sts get-caller-identity succeeds)
For sandbox: npx ampx --version returns a valid version
For mobile: Platform-specific tooling (Xcode, Android Studio, Flutter SDK)

Defaults & Assumptions

When the user does not specify a framework:

Web: Default to React (Vite) and explain the choice.
Mobile: Ask which platform (Flutter, Swift, Android, or React Native) — there is no universal mobile default, so guessing leads to wasted effort.
Neither specified: If the user says "build an app" without clarifying web vs. mobile, ask before proceeding — the framework choice affects every subsequent step.
Backend only: If only backend changes are requested and no frontend framework is mentioned, skip the frontend integration step entirely.

When the user does not specify tooling or strategy:

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