aws/aws-toolkit-vscode

Amazon Q, CodeCatalyst, Local Lambda debug, SAM/CFN syntax, ECS Terminal, AWS resources

What it solves

AWS Toolkit for VS Code provides a unified interface for developers to manage and interact with their AWS cloud resources directly from their code editor. It eliminates the need to constantly switch between the IDE and the AWS Management Console for common administrative and development tasks.

How it works

The extension connects to AWS using various authentication methods (IAM credentials, IAM Identity Center/SSO, or AWS Builder ID). Once connected, it provides tools to browse resources, open terminals on EC2 instances or ECS tasks, search CloudWatch logs, and debug Lambda functions via the SAM CLI.

Who it’s for

Developers and DevOps engineers who build and deploy applications on AWS infrastructure.

Highlights

  • Resource Management: Browse AWS resources and search CloudWatch logs directly in the IDE.
  • Serverless Development: Debug Lambda functions using the SAM CLI.
  • Infrastructure as Code: Author, validate, and deploy CloudFormation templates via a dedicated language server.
  • Remote Access: Connect to EC2 instances and CodeCatalyst Dev Environments.

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