what is AWS CLI MCP Server?
AWS CLI MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that allows users to generate and execute AWS CLI commands directly from Claude.
how to use AWS CLI MCP Server?
To use the AWS CLI MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, configure your AWS CLI, and start the server. You can then integrate it with Claude for command execution.
key features of AWS CLI MCP Server?
- Execute AWS CLI commands through the MCP protocol
- Get detailed information about AWS services
- List available AWS services
- Full access to AWS CLI capabilities
use cases of AWS CLI MCP Server?
- Listing S3 buckets and managing them
- Creating and configuring EC2 instances
- Retrieving details about various AWS services
FAQ from AWS CLI MCP Server?
- What are the prerequisites for using the server?
You need Node.js, npm or yarn, AWS CLI configured with credentials, and TypeScript.
- How do I start the server?
After installation, run
npm start
to start the MCP server.
- Is there any security concern?
Yes, the server executes commands with the same permissions as your AWS credentials, so ensure proper access control.
AWS CLI MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets you generate and execute AWS CLI commands directly from Claude.
Features
- Execute AWS CLI commands through the MCP protocol
- Get detailed information about AWS services
- List available AWS services
- Full access to AWS CLI capabilities
Tools
-
execute-aws-command: Execute AWS CLI commands
- Parameters:
command
: AWS service (e.g., s3, ec2, lambda)subcommand
(optional): Command to execute (e.g., ls, describe-instances)options
(optional): Command options as key-value pairs
- Parameters:
-
get-service-details: Get details about a specific AWS service
- Parameters:
service
: AWS service name (e.g., s3, ec2, lambda)
- Parameters:
Resources
- aws-services://list: List available AWS services
Setup and Installation
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v20 or later recommended)
- npm or yarn
- AWS CLI installed and configured with credentials
- TypeScript
Local Installation
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/IcyKallen/aws-cli-mcp-server
cd aws-cli-mcp-server
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Build the project:
npm run build
- Ensure AWS CLI is configured:
aws configure
- Start the MCP server:
npm start
Integration with Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json
:
After building the project, you can use:
{
"mcpServers": {
"aws-cli": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/aws-cli-mcp-server/dist/index.js"
]
}
}
}
Example Usage in Claude
List S3 Buckets
I need to list my S3 buckets.
Create an S3 Bucket
Create a new S3 bucket named "my-test-bucket" in the us-west-2 region.
Get EC2 Service Details
What EC2 commands are available?
Security Notes
- This server executes AWS CLI commands with the same permissions as your configured AWS credentials
- Be careful about who can access this server
- Consider implementing additional authentication for production use
License
MIT License