What it does
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard way to plug extra tools into AI assistants. This project is a collection of MCP servers from AWS Labs that give assistants access to AWS documentation, guidance and many Amazon Web Services products.
They cover areas like infrastructure, databases, serverless apps, cost tracking and healthcare data. The README notes that a newer Agent Toolkit for AWS is the successor to these servers and is recommended for production use.
Who it's for
Developers who use AI coding assistants to build on or manage Amazon Web Services.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. You add each server to an AI tool's settings, and many need an AWS account. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- Vibe coding tips and tricksHacker News · Aug 2025
- AWS MCP ServersHacker News · Jul 2025