Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/aws-serverless
Restart Cursor to activate aws-serverless. Access via /aws-serverless in your agent's command palette.
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Security Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Proper Lambda function structure with error handling
When to use: ['Any Lambda function implementation', 'API handlers, event processors, scheduled tasks']
```javascript
// Node.js Lambda Handler
// handler.js
// Initialize outside handler (reused across invocations)const { DynamoDBClient }= require('@aws-sdk/client-dynamodb');const { DynamoDBDocumentClient, GetCommand }= require('@aws-sdk/lib-dynamodb');const client = new DynamoDBClient({});const docClient = DynamoDBDocumentClient.from(client);// Handler function
exports.handler =async(event, context)=>{// Optional: Don't wait for event loop to clear (Node.js) context.callbackWaitsForEmptyEventLoop = false;try{// Parse input based on event source
const body = typeof event.body ==='string' ? JSON.parse(event.body): event.body;// Business logic
const result =await processRequest(body);// Return API Gateway compatible response
return{ statusCode:200, headers:{'Content-Type':'application/json','Access-Control-Allow-Origin':'*'}, body: JSON.stringify(result)};} catch (error){ console.error('Error:', JSON.stringify({ error: error.message, stack: error.stack, requestId: context.awsRequestId
}));return{ statusCode: error.statusCode ||500, headers:{'Content-Type':'application/json'}, body: JSON.stringify({ error: error.message ||'Internal server error'})};}};async function processRequest(data){// Your business logic here
const result =await docClient.send(new GetCommand({ TableName: process.env.TABLE_NAME, Key:{id: data.id}}));return result.Item;}
# Python Lambda Handler# handler.pyimport json
import os
import logging
import boto3
from botocore.exceptions import ClientError
# Initialize outside handler (reused across invocations)logger = logging.getLogger()logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)dynamodb = boto3.resource('dynamodb')table = dynamodb.Table(os.environ['TABLE_NAME'])defhandler(event, context):try:# Parse i
API Gateway Integration Pattern
REST API and HTTP API integration with Lambda
When to use: ['Building REST APIs backed by Lambda', 'Need HTTP endpoints for functions']
```yaml
# template.yaml(SAM)AWSTemplateFormatVersion:'2010-09-09'Transform:AWS::Serverless-2016-10-31Globals:Function:Runtime: nodejs20.xTimeout:30MemorySize:256Environment:Variables:TABLE_NAME:!RefItemsTableResources: # HTTPAPI(recommended for simple use cases)HttpApi:Type:AWS::Serverless::HttpApiProperties:StageName: prod
CorsConfiguration:AllowOrigins:-"*"AllowMethods:-GET-POST-DELETEAllowHeaders:-"*" # LambdaFunctionsGetItemFunction:Type:AWS::Serverless::FunctionProperties:Handler: src/handlers/get.handlerEvents:GetItem:Type:HttpApiProperties:ApiId:!RefHttpApiPath:/items/{id}Method:GETPolicies:-DynamoDBReadPolicy:TableName:!RefItemsTableCreateItemFunction:Type:AWS::Serverless::FunctionProperties:Handler: src/handlers/create.handlerEvents:CreateItem:Type:HttpApiProperties:ApiId:!RefHttpApiPath:/items
Method:POST
Implementation Guide
Prerequisites
βΊClaude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
βΊClear understanding of task or problem to solve
βΊWillingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Steps
1Install skill using provided installation command
2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
3Evaluate output quality and relevance
4Iterate on prompts to improve results
5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
β Expecting perfect results without iteration
β Not providing enough context in prompts
β Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
β Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices
β Do
+Start with clear, specific prompts
+Provide relevant context and constraints
+Review and refine all outputs before using
+Iterate to improve output quality
+Document successful prompt patterns
β Don't
βDon't use without understanding skill limitations
βDon't skip validation of outputs
βDon't share sensitive information in prompts
βDon't expect skill to replace human judgment
π‘ Pro Tips
β Be specific about desired format and style
β Ask for multiple options to choose from
β Request explanations to understand reasoning
β Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This
β Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
β Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path
1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation