aws-secrets-manager
aws-secrets-manager is an code AI skill with a core value of Store and rotate secrets in AWS Secrets Manager. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Store and rotate secrets in AWS Secrets Manager.
Quick Facts
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Skill Content
# AWS Secrets Manager
Securely store, manage, and rotate secrets in AWS.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Storing database credentials, API keys, or tokens in AWS
- Implementing automatic credential rotation for RDS or other services
- Replacing hardcoded secrets in application code or config files
- Integrating secrets into ECS, EKS, or Lambda workloads
- Meeting compliance requirements for secret management and rotation
Prerequisites
- AWS account with appropriate IAM permissions
- AWS CLI v2 installed and configured
- IAM policy allowing `secretsmanager:*` actions (or scoped permissions)
- For rotation: Lambda execution role and VPC access to target services
- Python 3.9+ with `boto3` for SDK examples
Secret Creation and Management
# Create a secret with JSON structure
aws secretsmanager create-secret \
--name myapp/production/database \
--description "Production database credentials" \
--secret-string '{"username":"dbadmin","password":"S3cur3P@ssw0rd!","engine":"postgres","host":"db.internal.example.com","port":5432,"dbname":"myapp"}' \
--tags '[{"Key":"Environment","Value":"production"},{"Key":"Team","Value":"platform"}]'
# Create a secret with KMS encryption (custom key)
aws secretsmanager create-secret \
--name myapp/production/api-key \
--description "Third-party API key" \
--secret-string "ak_live_xxxxxxxxxxxx" \
--kms-key-id alias/secrets-key
# Create a binary secret (certificates, keys)
aws secretsmanager create-secret \
--name myapp/production/tls-cert \
--secret-binary fileb://server.pfx
# Get secret value
aws secretsmanager get-secret-value \
--secret-id myapp/production/database \
--query 'SecretString' --output text | jq .
# Get a specific version
aws secretsmanager get-secret-value \
--secret-id myapp/production/database \
--version-stage AWSPREVIOUS
# Update secret value
aws secretsmanager put-secret-value \
--secret-id myapp/production/database \
--secret-string '{"username":"dbadmin","password":"N3wS3cur3P@ss!","engine":"postgres","host":"db.internal.example.com","port":5432,"dbname":"myapp"}'
# List all secrets
aws secretsmanager list-secrets \
--filters Key=name,Values=myapp/production
# Delete secret (with recovery window)
aws secretsmanager delete-secret \
--secret-id myapp/production/old-key \
--recovery-window-in-days 7
# Restore a deleted secret
aws secretsmanager restore-secret \
--secret-id myapp/production/old-key
# Tag a secret
aws secretsmanager tag-resource \
--secret-id myapp/production/database \
--tags '[{"Key":"RotationEnabled","Value":"true"}]'Automatic Rotation
Enable Rotation
# Enable rotation with an existing Lambda function
aws secretsmanager rotate-secret \
--secret-id myapp/production/database \
--rotation-lambda-arn arn:aws:lambda:us-east-1:123456789012:function:SecretsManagerRDSPostgreSQLRotation \
--rotation-rules '{"AutomaticallyAfterDays":30,"ScheduleExpression":"rate(30 days)"}'
# Trigger immediate rotation
aws secretsmanager rotate-secret \
--secret-id myapp/production/database
# Check rotation status
aws secretsmanager describe-secret \
--secret-id myapp/production/database \
--query '{RotationEnabled:RotationEnabled,RotationLambdaARN:RotationLambdaARN,RotationRules:RotationRules,LastRotatedDate:LastRotatedDate}'Lambda Rotation Function
"""rotation_function.py - Custom rotation Lambda for database credentials."""
import boto3
import json
import logging
import psycopg2
logger = logging.getLogger()
logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
def lambda_handler(event, context):
"""Secrets Manager rotation handler.
The rotation process has four steps:
1. createSecret - Generate new secret value
2. setSecret - Apply the new secret to the target service
3. testSecret - Verify the new secret works
4. finishSecret - Mark rotation complete
"""
secret_arn = event['SecretId']
token = event['ClientRequestToken']
🎯 Best For
- Claude users
- Software engineers
- Development teams
- Tech leads
💡 Use Cases
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply aws-secrets-manager to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is aws-secrets-manager compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for aws-secrets-manager?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install aws-secrets-manager?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/aws-secrets-manager/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.