Agent skill

AWS SDK Java V2 Core

by giuseppe-trisciuoglio in giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit

Provides AWS SDK for Java 2.x client configuration, credential resolution, HTTP client tuning, timeout, retry, and testing patterns.

MITAuto-check: notesBackend & APIs

Install AWS SDK Java V2 Core

skills CLI
$ npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-sdk-java-v2-core -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit aws-sdk-java-v2-core --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/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/developer-kit-java/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core .claude/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core && 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-sdk-java-v2-core
GitHub stars
356
Token cost
~1.5k tokens
SKILL.md length
557 words
Files
4 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
115
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Provides AWS SDK for Java 2.x client configuration, credential resolution, HTTP client tuning, timeout, retry, and testing patterns.

  • Works in 6 steps: Select the service client type → Configure credential and region resolution → Configure HTTP client, timeouts, and… → …
  • Hardening AWS service clients
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use, Instructions and Examples, plus 4 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

AWS SDK Java V2 Core is an agent skill from giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit. Provides AWS SDK for Java 2.x client configuration, credential resolution, HTTP client tuning, timeout, retry, and testing patterns. Use when creating or hardening AWS service clients, wiring Spring Boot beans, debugging auth or region issues, or choosing sync vs async SDK usage.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files, including reference files (for example `references/api-reference.md`, `references/best-practices.md` and `references/developer-guide.md`).

It sits in Backend & APIs, covering Backend development and Test strategy. It works with Amazon Web Services, Java and Spring Boot. The repository describes itself as: Modular plugin marketplace for Claude Code and agentic CLIs, with validated, spec-driven skills, agents, commands, and workflows for Java, TypeScript, Python, PHP, AWS, and AI. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Hardening AWS service clients
  • Wiring Spring Boot beans
  • Choosing sync vs async SDK usage

Example prompts

  • “Use the aws-sdk-java-v2-core skill to provide AWS SDK for Java 2.x client configuration, credential resolution, HTTP client tuning, timeout, retry…”
  • “/aws-sdk-java-v2-core”

Requirements

  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep

Workflow steps

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

  1. Select the service client type
  2. Configure credential and region resolution
  3. Configure HTTP client, timeouts, and retries
  4. Wire clients as application-level dependencies
  5. Handle failures at integration boundaries
  6. Run integration tests before shipping

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit fe73fb3. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • Read
    • Write
    • Edit
    • Bash
    • Glob
    • Grep

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are java).

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

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    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 SDK Java V2 Core loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs, and up to ~6.4k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 75 tokens; SKILL.md has 557 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~75
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.5k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~6.4k

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: notes

The automated check noted patterns worth knowing about, such as sudo or a known installer.

  • NotePre-approves every shell command (allowed-tools: Bash)SKILL.md
    allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep

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 giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit at commit fe73fb3, republished under its MIT licence (© giuseppe-trisciuoglio). 557 words, ~1,518 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
aws-sdk-java-v2-core
description
Provides AWS SDK for Java 2.x client configuration, credential resolution, HTTP client tuning, timeout, retry, and testing patterns. Use when creating or hardening AWS service clients, wiring Spring Boot beans, debugging auth or region issues, or choosing sync vs async SDK usage.
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep

AWS SDK for Java 2.x Core Patterns

Overview

Use this skill to set up AWS SDK for Java 2.x clients with production-safe defaults.

It focuses on the decisions that matter most:

  • how credentials and region are resolved
  • how to configure sync and async HTTP clients
  • how to apply timeouts, retries, lifecycle management, and tests

Keep SKILL.md focused on setup and delivery flow. Use the references/ files for deeper API details and expanded examples.

When to Use

  • Creating or hardening AWS SDK for Java 2.x service clients
  • Wiring Spring Boot beans for AWS integration
  • Debugging auth, region, or credential issues
  • Choosing between sync (S3Client, DynamoDbClient) and async (S3AsyncClient, SqsAsyncClient) clients

Instructions

1. Select the service client type
  • Sync clients (S3Client, DynamoDbClient) for request/response flows
  • Async clients (S3AsyncClient, SqsAsyncClient) for concurrency, streaming, or backpressure
  • Reuse one client per service and configuration profile
2. Configure credential and region resolution

Use DefaultCredentialsProvider with environment-aware defaults:

  • local dev: shared AWS config, SSO, or environment variables
  • CI/CD: web identity or injected environment variables
  • AWS runtime: ECS task roles, EKS IRSA, or EC2 instance profiles

Override only for multi-account access, test isolation, or profile switching.

Verify: Call StsClient.getCallerIdentity() at startup to confirm credentials resolve.

3. Configure HTTP client, timeouts, and retries

Set production values explicitly:

  • API call timeout and attempt timeout
  • connection timeout and max connections or concurrency
  • retry strategy aligned with service quotas and idempotency

Use ApacheHttpClient for sync and NettyNioAsyncHttpClient for async.

Verify: Confirm timeouts and retry behavior under failure conditions.

4. Wire clients as application-level dependencies

In Spring Boot:

  • expose clients as @Bean singletons
  • inject through constructors
  • keep credential and region in configuration files

Verify: Check clients are not created inside hot execution paths.

Close custom HTTP clients and SDK clients during shutdown if lifecycle is not managed automatically.

5. Handle failures at integration boundaries

At the boundary layer:

  • catch SdkException or service-specific exceptions
  • distinguish retryable failures from auth, quota, and validation failures
  • log request context, never secrets or raw credentials
Show full SKILL.md (230 more words)Show less
6. Run integration tests before shipping
  • verify region and caller identity in the target environment
  • run tests against LocalStack, Testcontainers, or a sandbox account
  • use @PostConstruct in Spring Boot configuration to fail fast on startup if credentials are missing
java
StsClient stsClient = StsClient.builder().build();
GetCallerIdentityResponse identity = stsClient.getCallerIdentity();
// Logs: Successfully authenticated as: {identity.arn()}

Examples

Example 1: Spring Boot sync client with explicit HTTP and timeout settings
java
@Configuration
public class AwsClientConfiguration {

    @Bean
    S3Client s3Client() {
        return S3Client.builder()
            .region(Region.of("eu-south-2"))
            .credentialsProvider(DefaultCredentialsProvider.create())
            .httpClientBuilder(ApacheHttpClient.builder()
                .maxConnections(100)
                .connectionTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(3)))
            .overrideConfiguration(ClientOverrideConfiguration.builder()
                .apiCallAttemptTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(10))
                .apiCallTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(30))
                .build())
            .build();
    }
}
Example 2: Async client for high-concurrency workloads
java
SqsAsyncClient sqsAsyncClient = SqsAsyncClient.builder()
    .region(Region.US_EAST_1)
    .credentialsProvider(DefaultCredentialsProvider.create())
    .httpClientBuilder(NettyNioAsyncHttpClient.builder()
        .maxConcurrency(200)
        .connectionTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(3))
        .readTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(20)))
    .overrideConfiguration(ClientOverrideConfiguration.builder()
        .apiCallTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(30))
        .build())
    .build();

Best Practices

  • Default to DefaultCredentialsProvider unless a project requirement says otherwise.
  • Keep region selection explicit for server-side services.
  • Reuse SDK clients instead of constructing them per request.
  • Tune retries with service quotas and idempotency in mind.
  • Put business mapping on top of the SDK, not inside controllers.
  • Keep integration tests close to the configuration that creates the clients.
  • Move deep service-specific examples to dedicated skills such as S3, DynamoDB, Bedrock, or Secrets Manager.

Constraints and Warnings

  • Do not embed access keys or session tokens in source code, examples, or configuration files.
  • Static credentials are acceptable only for tightly scoped local tests.
  • Missing region or invalid credential resolution often fails only at first call, so verify startup assumptions explicitly.
  • Async clients require lifecycle management for the underlying HTTP resources.
  • Excessive retries can amplify throttling and increase latency.
  • Proxy, TLS, and metric publisher APIs can vary by chosen HTTP stack and SDK version; adapt examples to the versions already used by the project.

References

  • references/api-reference.md
  • references/best-practices.md
  • references/developer-guide.md
  • aws-sdk-java-v2-secrets-manager
  • aws-sdk-java-v2-s3
  • aws-sdk-java-v2-dynamodb
  • aws-sdk-java-v2-bedrock

© giuseppe-trisciuoglio, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files (references) in plugins/developer-kit-java/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core of giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/api-reference.md
  • references/best-practices.md
  • references/developer-guide.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit fe73fb3

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Questions about AWS SDK Java V2 Core

What does AWS SDK Java V2 Core do?

Provides AWS SDK for Java 2.x client configuration, credential resolution, HTTP client tuning, timeout, retry, and testing patterns. AWS SDK Java V2 Core is an agent skill from giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit.x client configuration, credential resolution, HTTP client tuning, timeout, retry, and testing patterns.

When should I use AWS SDK Java V2 Core?

AWS SDK Java V2 Core fits situations like: hardening AWS service clients; wiring Spring Boot beans; choosing sync vs async SDK usage.

How do I install AWS SDK Java V2 Core in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-sdk-java-v2-core -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/developer-kit-java/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core in giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit) into .claude/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install AWS SDK Java V2 Core in Codex?

Run `npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-sdk-java-v2-core -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/developer-kit-java/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core in giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit) into .agents/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use AWS SDK Java V2 Core 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 giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-sdk-java-v2-core -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-sdk-java-v2-core, .gemini/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core, .github/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core and .opencode/skills/aws-sdk-java-v2-core in your project.

What does AWS SDK Java V2 Core need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: AWS SDK Java V2 Core is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep.

Does AWS SDK Java V2 Core access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is AWS SDK Java V2 Core safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found notes only (pre-approves every shell command (allowed-tools: bash)), nothing it rates as a warning. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does AWS SDK Java V2 Core use?

AWS SDK Java V2 Core 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 SDK Java V2 Core use?

About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 4.8k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to AWS SDK Java V2 Core?

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Who maintains AWS SDK Java V2 Core?

giuseppe-trisciuoglio (a GitHub user) maintains it in giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit, which has 356 GitHub stars. The repository holds 115 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 10, 2026.

Source: giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.