MCP

Execute AWS CLI Commands Securely

Name: Execute AWS CLI Commands Securely
Availability: OnlineOnly
Author: Haneul

MCP server that provides AWS CLI functionality through a standardized interface, reproducing the use_aws tool from Amazon Q Developer CLI for use in various AI

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Works with aws

Haneul

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Updated 4 months ago

Version 1.0.0

Models

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Why it matters

This asset provides a standardized interface for executing AWS CLI commands, replicating the functionality of Amazon Q Developer CLI's use_aws tool. It enhances security with automatic read-only/write operation detection and ensures proper parameter handling for various AI tools.

Outcomes

What it gets done

Execute AWS CLI commands through a standardized MCP interface.

Automatically detect and handle read-only vs. write operations for security.

Format parameters and manage AWS CLI user agents.

Truncate large responses for efficient handling.

Install

Add it to your toolbox

Run in your project directory:

curl -fsSL https://spark.entire.vc/get/vb-use-aws-mcp | bash

Capabilities

Tools your agent gets

use_aws

Execute AWS CLI commands with proper parameter handling and security checks

Overview

use_aws_mcp server

What it does

A Model Context Protocol server that exposes AWS CLI functionality through a single use_aws tool, featuring automatic parameter formatting, security checks for read-only versus write operations, and comprehensive error handling with output truncation at 100KB.

How it connects

Best suited for integrating AWS CLI capabilities into MCP-compatible AI tools where you need proper parameter handling, automatic detection of operation types, and standardized AWS CLI access with user agent management and credential support through AWS profiles.

Source README

A standalone Model Context Protocol server that provides AWS CLI functionality through a standardized interface, reproducing the use_aws tool from Amazon Q Developer CLI for use in various AI tools.

Installation

Cargo Install

cargo install use_aws_mcp

From Source

cargo build --release

Configuration

MCP Client Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "use_aws_mcp": {
      "name": "use_aws_mcp",
      "command": "use_aws_mcp",
      "timeout": 300,
      "env": {},
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`use_aws`	Execute AWS CLI commands with proper parameter handling and security checks

Features

Integration with AWS CLI with proper parameter handling
Security checks with automatic detection of read-only and write operations
User Agent management for proper AWS CLI user agent configuration
Parameter formatting with automatic kebab-case conversion
Comprehensive error handling and output formatting
Human-readable descriptions using terminal formatting
Output truncation for large responses (maximum 100KB)

Environment Variables

Optional

AWS_DEFAULT_PROFILE - AWS profile to use for credentials
RUST_LOG - Enable debug logging (set to use_aws=debug)

Usage Examples

List my S3 buckets

Describe EC2 instances in us-west-2

List Lambda functions using development profile

Get information about AWS resources across different services

Notes

Requires an installed and configured AWS CLI with proper credentials. MCP clients without shell access, such as Cursor, may require explicit specification of an AWS profile. Read-only operations are automatically detected and do not require user confirmation.

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