Aws Mcp Setup
This walks you through setting up AWS MCP servers so Claude can search AWS documentation and execute API calls. It's actually two configurations: the full server (needs Python, uvx, and AWS credentials) gives you both docs and live API access, while the lightweight HTTP-only version just does documentation search with zero auth required. The guide is thorough on the credential hierarchy stuff (local vs project vs user config files) and includes the IAM permissions you'll need. Use this when you're first wiring up AWS tooling for an agent or debugging why your MCP tools aren't showing up. It assumes you know basic AWS and can run bash commands to check your setup.
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$ npx -y skills add zxkane/aws-skills --skill aws-mcp-setup --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
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AWS MCP Server Configuration Guide
Overview
This guide helps you configure AWS MCP tools for AI agents. Two options are available:
| Option | Requirements | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Full AWS MCP Server | Python 3.10+, uvx, AWS credentials | Execute AWS API calls + documentation search |
| AWS Documentation MCP | None | Documentation search only |
Step 1: Check Existing Configuration
Before configuring, check if AWS MCP tools are already available using either method:
Method A: Check Available Tools (Recommended)
Look for these tool name patterns in your agent's available tools:
mcp__aws-mcp__*ormcp__aws__*→ Full AWS MCP Server configuredmcp__*awsdocs*__aws___*→ AWS Documentation MCP configured
How to check: Run /mcp command to list all active MCP servers.
Method B: Check Configuration Files
Agent tools use hierarchical configuration (precedence: local → project → user → enterprise):
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- github.com/zxkane/aws-skills
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- Backend & APIs, Documentation, AI & Agent Building, Debugging, Cloud & Infrastructure
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- MIT
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- Jun 3, 2026
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