| name | aws-mcp-setup |
| description | Configure AWS MCP servers for documentation search and API access. Use when setting up AWS MCP, configuring AWS documentation tools, troubleshooting MCP connectivity, or when user mentions aws-mcp, awsdocs, uvx setup, or MCP server configuration. Covers both Full AWS MCP Server (with... |
| risk | unknown |
| source | https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills/tree/main/plugins/aws-common/skills/aws-mcp-setup |
| source_repo | zxkane/aws-skills |
| source_type | community |
| date_added | 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| license | MIT |
| license_source | https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills/blob/main/LICENSE |
AWS MCP Server Configuration Guide
When to Use
Use this skill when you need configure AWS MCP servers for documentation search and API access. Use when setting up AWS MCP, configuring AWS documentation tools, troubleshooting MCP connectivity, or when user mentions aws-mcp, awsdocs, uvx setup, or MCP server configuration. Covers both Full AWS MCP Server (with...
Overview
This guide helps you configure AWS MCP tools for AI agents. Two options are available:
| Option | Requirements | Capabilities |
|---|
| Full AWS MCP Server | Python 3.10+, uvx, AWS credentials | Execute AWS API calls + documentation search |
| AWS Documentation MCP | None | Documentation search only |
Step 1: Check Existing Configuration
Before configuring, check if AWS MCP tools are already available using either method:
Method A: Check Available Tools (Recommended)
Look for these tool name patterns in your agent's available tools:
mcp__aws-mcp__* or mcp__aws__* → Full AWS MCP Server configuredmcp__*awsdocs*__aws___* → AWS Documentation MCP configured
How to check: Run /mcp command to list all active MCP servers.
Method B: Check Configuration Files
Agent tools use hierarchical configuration (precedence: local → project → user → enterprise):
| Scope | File Location | Use Case |
|---|
| Local | .claude.json (in project) | Personal/experimental |
| Project | .mcp.json (project root) | Team-shared |
| User | ~/.claude.json | Cross-project personal |
| Enterprise | System managed directories | Organization-wide |
Check these files for mcpServers containing aws-mcp, aws, or awsdocs keys:
cat .mcp.json 2>/dev/null | grep -E
~/.claude.json 2>/dev/null | grep -E
claude mcp list
