AWS serverless and event-driven architecture expert based on Well-Architected Framework. Use when building serverless APIs, Lambda functions, REST APIs, microservices, or async workflows. Covers Lambda with TypeScript/Python, API Gateway (REST/HTTP), DynamoDB, Step Functions,...
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AWS serverless and event-driven architecture expert based on Well-Architected Framework. Use when building serverless APIs, Lambda functions, REST APIs, microservices, or async workflows. Covers Lambda with TypeScript/Python, API Gateway (REST/HTTP), DynamoDB, Step Functions,...
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aws-serverless-eda.SKILL.md
---name: aws-serverless-eda
description: AWS serverless and event-driven architecture expert based on Well-Architected Framework. Use when building serverless APIs, Lambda functions, REST APIs, microservices, or async workflows. Covers Lambda with TypeScript/Python, API Gateway (REST/HTTP), DynamoDB, Step Functions,...
risk: unknown
source: https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills/tree/main/plugins/serverless-eda/skills/aws-serverless-eda
source_repo: zxkane/aws-skills
source_type: community
date_added: 2026-07-01
license: MIT
license_source: https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills/blob/main/LICENSE
---# AWS Serverless & Event-Driven Architecture
This skill provides comprehensive guidance for building serverless applications and event-driven architectures on AWS based on Well-Architected Framework principles.
## 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.
## Serverless MCP Servers
This skill leverages the CDK MCP server (provided via `aws-cdk-development` dependency) and AWS Documentation MCP for serverless guidance.
> **Note**: The following AWS MCP servers are available separately via the Full AWS MCP Server (see `aws-mcp-setup` skill) and are not bundled with this plugin:
> - AWS Serverless MCP — SAM CLI lifecycle (init, deploy, local test)
> - AWS Lambda Tool MCP — Direct Lambda invocation
> **Important**: When using CDK code examples from references, avoid hardcoding resource names (e.g., `restApiName`, `eventBusName`). Let CDK generate unique names automatically to enable reusability and parallel deployments. See `aws-cdk-development` skill for details.
alarmDescription: 'Messages in DLQ require attention',
});
```
### Observability
**Enable tracing and monitoring**:
```typescript
new NodejsFunction(this, 'Function', {
entry: 'src/handler.ts',
tracing: lambda.Tracing.ACTIVE, // X-Ray tracing
environment: {
POWERTOOLS_SERVICE_NAME: 'order-service',
POWERTOOLS_METRICS_NAMESPACE: 'MyApp',
LOG_LEVEL: 'INFO',
},
});
```
## Using MCP Servers Effectively
Use the CDK MCP server (via `aws-cdk-development` dependency) for construct recommendations and CDK-specific guidance when building serverless infrastructure.
Use AWS Documentation MCP to verify service features, regional availability, and API specifications before implementing.
## Additional Resources
This skill includes comprehensive reference documentation based on AWS best practices:
