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Official agent skill

AWS Cdk Python Setup

by github in github/awesome-copilot

Setup and initialization guide for developing AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) applications in Python.

OfficialMITAuto-check passedDevOps & Cloud

Install AWS Cdk Python Setup

skills CLI
$ npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill aws-cdk-python-setup -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install github/awesome-copilot aws-cdk-python-setup --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup .claude/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
aws-cdk-python-setup
GitHub stars
40k
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~650 tokens
SKILL.md length
228 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
417
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Setup and initialization guide for developing AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) applications in Python.

  • Works in 5 steps: Install AWS CDK CLI → Configure AWS Credentials → Create a New CDK Project → …
  • DevOps & Cloud work in your project
  • SKILL.md covers Prerequisites, Installation Steps, Development Workflow and Best Practices, plus 1 more section
  • Calls npm, brew and aws

What it does

AWS Cdk Python Setup is an agent skill from github/awesome-copilot, published by the product's own GitHub organization. Setup and initialization guide for developing AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) applications in Python. This skill enables users to configure environment prerequisites, create new CDK projects, manage dependencies, and deploy to AWS.

Its SKILL.md is about 650 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in DevOps & Cloud. It works with Amazon Web Services and Python. The repository describes itself as: Community-contributed instructions, agents, skills, and configurations to help you make the most of GitHub Copilot. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • DevOps & Cloud work in your project

Example prompts

  • “/aws-cdk-python-setup”

Requirements

  • Python 3
  • Node.js

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Install AWS CDK CLI
  2. Configure AWS Credentials
  3. Create a New CDK Project
  4. Set Up Python Virtual Environment
  5. Install Python Dependencies

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 727ff2e. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • npm
    • brew
    • aws
    • pip

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md. Its commands use npm, aws and pip, which can reach the network depending on how they are called.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

AWS Cdk Python Setup loads about 650 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 63 tokens; SKILL.md has 228 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~63
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~650

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from github/awesome-copilot at commit 727ff2e, republished under its MIT licence (© github). 228 words, ~650 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
aws-cdk-python-setup
description
Setup and initialization guide for developing AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) applications in Python. This skill enables users to configure environment prerequisites, create new CDK projects, manage dependencies, and deploy to AWS.

AWS CDK Python Setup Instructions

This skill provides setup guidance for working with AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) projects using Python.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following tools are installed:

  • Node.js ≥ 14.15.0 — Required for the AWS CDK CLI
  • Python ≥ 3.7 — Used for writing CDK code
  • AWS CLI — Manages credentials and resources
  • Git — Version control and project management

Installation Steps

1. Install AWS CDK CLI
bash
npm install -g aws-cdk
cdk --version
2. Configure AWS Credentials
bash
# Install AWS CLI (if not installed)
brew install awscli

# Configure credentials
aws configure

Enter your AWS Access Key, Secret Access Key, default region, and output format when prompted.

3. Create a New CDK Project
bash
mkdir my-cdk-project
cd my-cdk-project
cdk init app --language python

Your project will include:

  • app.py — Main application entry point
  • my_cdk_project/ — CDK stack definitions
  • requirements.txt — Python dependencies
  • cdk.json — Configuration file
4. Set Up Python Virtual Environment
bash
# macOS/Linux
source .venv/bin/activate

# Windows
.venv\Scripts\activate
5. Install Python Dependencies
bash
pip install -r requirements.txt

Primary dependencies:

  • aws-cdk-lib — Core CDK constructs
  • constructs — Base construct library

Development Workflow

Synthesize CloudFormation Templates
bash
cdk synth

Generates cdk.out/ containing CloudFormation templates.

Deploy Stacks to AWS
bash
cdk deploy

Reviews and confirms deployment to the configured AWS account.

Bootstrap (First Deployment Only)
bash
cdk bootstrap

Prepares environment resources like S3 buckets for asset storage.

Best Practices

  • Always activate the virtual environment before working.
  • Run cdk diff before deployment to preview changes.
  • Use development accounts for testing.
  • Follow Pythonic naming and directory conventions.
  • Keep requirements.txt pinned for consistent builds.

Troubleshooting Tips

If issues occur, check:

  • AWS credentials are correctly configured.
  • Default region is set properly.
  • Node.js and Python versions meet minimum requirements.
  • Run cdk doctor to diagnose environment issues.

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Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/aws-cdk-python-setup of github/awesome-copilot.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 727ff2e

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in github/awesome-copilot, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about AWS Cdk Python Setup

What does AWS Cdk Python Setup do?

Setup and initialization guide for developing AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) applications in Python. AWS Cdk Python Setup is an agent skill from github/awesome-copilot, published by the product's own GitHub organization. Setup and initialization guide for developing AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) applications in Python.

When should I use AWS Cdk Python Setup?

AWS Cdk Python Setup fits situations like: devOps & Cloud work in your project.

How do I install AWS Cdk Python Setup in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill aws-cdk-python-setup -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/aws-cdk-python-setup in github/awesome-copilot) into .claude/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install AWS Cdk Python Setup in Codex?

Run `npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill aws-cdk-python-setup -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/aws-cdk-python-setup in github/awesome-copilot) into .agents/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use AWS Cdk Python Setup in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill aws-cdk-python-setup -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup, .gemini/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup, .github/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup and .opencode/skills/aws-cdk-python-setup in your project.

What does AWS Cdk Python Setup need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, AWS Cdk Python Setup needs the command-line tools its instructions call (npm, brew, aws and pip). Our summary lists: Python 3; Node.js.

Does AWS Cdk Python Setup access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Its commands use npm and pip, which can reach the network depending on how they are called. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is AWS Cdk Python Setup safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does AWS Cdk Python Setup use?

AWS Cdk Python Setup is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does AWS Cdk Python Setup use?

About 650 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 2.6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to AWS Cdk Python Setup?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with AWS Cdk Python Setup: AWS Cdk Development (zxkane/aws-skills, 367 stars), Nx Plugin For AWS (awslabs/nx-plugin-for-aws, 151 stars), Devops Deploy (sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, 47k stars) and SDK Getting Started (awslabs/agent-plugins, 912 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains AWS Cdk Python Setup?

github (a GitHub organization, an official publisher) maintains it in github/awesome-copilot, which has 39,748 GitHub stars. The repository holds 417 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.

Source: github/awesome-copilot on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.