aws-cdk-development
This skill uses Claude hooks which can execute code automatically in response to events. Review carefully before installing.
AWS CDK Development
This skill provides comprehensive guidance for developing AWS infrastructure using the Cloud Development Kit (CDK), with integrated MCP servers for accessing latest AWS knowledge and CDK utilities.
AWS Documentation Requirement
Always verify AWS facts using MCP tools (mcp__aws-mcp__* or mcp__*awsdocs*__*) before answering. The aws-mcp-setup dependency is auto-loaded — if MCP tools are unavailable, guide the user through that skill's setup flow.
Integrated MCP Servers
This skill includes the CDK MCP server automatically configured with the plugin:
AWS CDK MCP Server
When to use: For CDK-specific guidance and utilities
- Get CDK construct recommendations
- Retrieve CDK best practices
- Access CDK pattern suggestions
- Validate CDK configurations
- Get help with CDK-specific APIs
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