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aws-health-check

Assess AWS account security, cost, reliability, and operational readiness.

12|5|Updated Apr 17, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#security#aws#reporting#reliability#cost-optimization#health-check
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups --skill aws-health-check
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aws-health-check
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups/tree/main/plugins/aws-dev-toolkit/skills/aws-health-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups --skill aws-health-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a rapid, low-overhead assessment of an AWS account to surface critical security gaps, wasteful cost patterns, and reliability gaps, enabling quick remediation decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identity and scope checks: verifies who you are and what region(s) to scan.
  • Quick checks across security, cost, and reliability with clear findings.
  • Use Case: When preparing for a security review or cost optimization sprint, you get a shareable snapshot of risks and recommendations.

Quick Start

Run the health check against your AWS account by specifying a region (or use the default regional setting) and review the concise report.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-health-check

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a quick AWS health check for security and cost?▼

To run an AWS health check, specify a target region or use the default regional setting to execute a fixed sequence of checks. The skill verifies your identity, scans for security posture and cost waste, and outputs a concise report.

What does an AWS account health check include?▼

An AWS account health check includes rapid assessments of your security posture, cost waste patterns, reliability gaps, and operational readiness. It provides a shareable snapshot of risks and recommendations for quick remediation.

Can I use this health check for a cost optimization sprint?▼

Yes, you can use this health check for a cost optimization sprint to rapidly surface wasteful cost patterns. It delivers a low-overhead, high-signal snapshot of your account to enable quick remediation decisions.

What is the best way to assess AWS operational readiness across regions?▼

The best way to assess AWS operational readiness is to perform a rapid health check that automatically determines your region scope. This approach executes a fixed sequence of checks to surface reliability gaps and operational risks.

Do I need to specify a region to scan my AWS account?▼

You do not need to explicitly specify a region to scan your AWS account. The health check determines the region scope automatically, although you can specify a region manually to target the scan.

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