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creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline

Creates a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline that builds a custom AMI with pre-installed software, distributes it to target regions, executes the pipeline, and creates a launch template. Use when setting up automated AMI creation with IAM roles, build components, image recipes, and infrastructure configuration.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/aws/agent-toolkit-for-aws --skill creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·This skill provides a structured procedure for automating EC2 Image Builder pipelines. It involves creating IAM roles, configuring build components, and downloading official AWS tools. These actions are standard for the skill's intended DevOps purpose and use official AWS resources.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk WarnMEDIUM ·Risk: MEDIUM · 1 issue

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Creating an EC2 Image Builder Pipeline

Overview

Domain expertise for creating and managing EC2 Image Builder pipelines that automate custom AMI creation. Covers the full lifecycle: IAM role setup, build component definition, image recipe creation, infrastructure and distribution configuration, pipeline execution, and launch template creation.

Create an Image Builder pipeline

To create a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline with custom AMI builds and cross-region distribution, follow the procedure exactly. See EC2 Image Builder pipeline procedure.

Troubleshooting

InvalidParameterValueException on pipeline operations

Use the exact ARN returned by API calls — do not construct ARNs manually. Pipeline ARNs must follow arn:<partition>:imagebuilder:<region>:<account>:image-pipeline/<name>.

InstanceProfileNotFoundException

Wait 10–15 seconds after creating the instance profile before using it. IAM changes are eventually consistent.

ResourceAlreadyExistsException

Delete the existing resource first or use a different name/version.

Build instance fails to launch

Verify the instance profile exists, all three IAM policies are attached, and the instance type is available in the region.

FAQ

What does the creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline skill do?

Creates a complete EC2 Image Builder pipeline that builds a custom AMI with pre-installed software, distributes it to target regions, executes the pipeline, and creates a launch template. Use when setting up automated AMI creation with IAM roles, build components, image recipes, and infrastructure configuration.

How do I install creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/aws/agent-toolkit-for-aws --skill creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline/ (personal) or .claude/skills/creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline/ (project).

Which AI agents can use creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains creating-ec2-image-builder-pipeline?

It is published by aws in aws/agent-toolkit-for-aws, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 3,921 recorded installs.

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