aws amplify — Agent Skill
by awslabs · Updated
Build full-stack apps with AWS Amplify Gen 2 using guided workflows for authentication, data models, storage, GraphQL APIs, and Lambda functions.
At a glance
aws-amplify is an Agent Skill by awslabs in the Automation & Workflow category. In Claude Code it installs with `/plugin install aws-amplify@claude-plugins-official` after adding the anthropics/claude-plugins-official marketplace; other assistants use its SKILL.md instructions as rules. Its source repository has 932 GitHub stars (as of Oct 28, 2026).
How to install aws amplify in your AI client
Setup for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, Cline and VS Code — copy-paste ready.
How to install aws amplify in Claude CodeAnthropic's agentic CLI
Add the marketplace
claude/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-officialInstall the skill
claude/plugin install aws-amplify@claude-plugins-officialUse it
These are slash commands for a Claude Code session, not your shell. Claude auto-invokes the skill when your request matches its description — or type its slash command if it exposes one.
How to install aws amplify in Claude DesktopDesktop app (MCP config)
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins.gitFind the skill
It lives in agent-plugins/plugins/aws-amplify — that folder contains the SKILL.md.
Add the SKILL.md to your Skills folder
Settings → Capabilities → Skills → add the folder containing SKILL.md. Claude picks it up automatically.
How to install aws amplify in CursorAI-first code editor
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins.gitFind the skill
It lives in agent-plugins/plugins/aws-amplify — that folder contains the SKILL.md.
Convert to a Cursor rule
Create .cursor/rules/aws-amplify.mdc and paste the SKILL.md body. Set `alwaysApply` or a glob so the Agent loads it in context.
How to install aws amplify in Codex CLIOpenAI coding agent
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins.gitFind the skill
It lives in agent-plugins/plugins/aws-amplify — that folder contains the SKILL.md.
Reference in AGENTS.md
Add the skill's instructions (or a link) to AGENTS.md at your repo root — Codex reads it on every run.
How to install aws amplify in WindsurfCodeium's agentic IDE
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins.gitFind the skill
It lives in agent-plugins/plugins/aws-amplify — that folder contains the SKILL.md.
Add to your rules / context
Paste the SKILL.md instructions into this tool's custom rules or workspace instructions so the agent follows them.
How to install aws amplify in ClineVS Code autonomous agent
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins.gitFind the skill
It lives in agent-plugins/plugins/aws-amplify — that folder contains the SKILL.md.
Add to your rules / context
Paste the SKILL.md instructions into this tool's custom rules or workspace instructions so the agent follows them.
How to install aws amplify in VS CodeCopilot / MCP support
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/awslabs/agent-plugins.gitFind the skill
It lives in agent-plugins/plugins/aws-amplify — that folder contains the SKILL.md.
Add to your rules / context
Paste the SKILL.md instructions into this tool's custom rules or workspace instructions so the agent follows them.
Documentation
Full READMEAWS Amplify Plugin
Build full-stack apps with AWS Amplify Gen 2 using guided, phased workflows.
Overview
This plugin orchestrates AWS Amplify Gen 2 development through SOP-driven phases:
- Backend - Create auth, data models, storage, and functions in the
amplify/directory - Sandbox - Deploy to a sandbox environment for testing
- Frontend - Connect your frontend framework to the Amplify backend
- Production - Deploy to production via CI/CD
Only applicable phases are executed based on your request.
Skills
| Skill | Description | | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | amplify-workflow | Orchestrates phased Amplify Gen 2 workflows with prerequisite validation, plan confirmation, and SOP-driven execution |
MCP Servers
| Server | Description | | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | aws-mcp | AWS documentation and SOP retrieval via mcp-proxy-for-aws |
Installation
/plugin marketplace add awslabs/agent-plugins
/plugin install aws-amplify@agent-plugins-for-awsExamples
- "Build me a task management app with Amplify"
- "Add authentication to my Amplify backend"
- "Add a storage bucket for file uploads"
- "Deploy my Amplify app to sandbox"
- "Connect my React frontend to the Amplify backend"
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