aws-lambda-java-integration

Q: How do I install aws-lambda-java-integration?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-java-integration 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/aws-lambda-java-integration/ (personal) or .claude/skills/aws-lambda-java-integration/ (project).

Q: Which AI agents can use aws-lambda-java-integration?

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.

Q: Is aws-lambda-java-integration safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Q: Who maintains aws-lambda-java-integration?

It is published by giuseppe-trisciuoglio in giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit. It has 3,550 recorded installs.

by giuseppe-trisciuoglioBackend & APIs

Provides AWS Lambda integration patterns for Java with cold start optimization. Use when deploying Java functions to AWS Lambda, choosing between Micronaut and Raw Java approaches, optimizing cold starts below 1 second, configuring API Gateway or ALB integration, or implementing serverless Java applications. Triggers include "create lambda java", "deploy java lambda", "micronaut lambda aws", "java lambda cold start", "aws lambda java performance", "java serverless framework".

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-java-integration

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads aws-lambda-java-integration automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

AWS Lambda Java Integration

Patterns for creating high-performance AWS Lambda functions in Java with optimized cold starts.

Overview

This skill provides complete patterns for AWS Lambda Java development, covering two main approaches:

Micronaut Framework - Full-featured framework with AOT compilation, dependency injection, and cold start < 1s
Raw Java - Minimal overhead approach with cold start < 500ms

Both approaches support API Gateway and ALB integration with production-ready configurations.

When to Use

Deploying Java functions to AWS Lambda
Optimizing cold starts below 1 second
Choosing between Micronaut and Raw Java approaches
Configuring API Gateway or ALB integration
Setting up CI/CD pipelines for Java Lambda

Instructions

1. Choose Your Approach

Approach	Cold Start	Best For	Complexity
Micronaut	< 1s	Complex apps, DI needed, enterprise	Medium
Raw Java	< 500ms	Simple handlers, minimal overhead	Low

Validate: Confirm the approach fits your use case before proceeding.

2. Project Structure

my-lambda-function/
├── build.gradle (or pom.xml)
├── src/main/java/com/example/Handler.java
└── serverless.yml (or template.yaml)

Validate: Verify project structure matches the template.

3. Implementation Examples

Micronaut Handler

@FunctionBean("my-function")
public class MyFunction implements Function<APIGatewayProxyRequestEvent, APIGatewayProxyResponseEvent> {

    private final MyService service;

    public MyFunction(MyService service) {
        this.service = service;
    }

    @Override
    public APIGatewayProxyResponseEvent apply(APIGatewayProxyRequestEvent request) {
        // Process request
        return new APIGatewayProxyResponseEvent()
            .withStatusCode(200)
            .withBody("{\"message\": \"Success\"}");
    }
}

Raw Java Handler

public class MyHandler implements RequestHandler<APIGatewayProxyRequestEvent, APIGatewayProxyResponseEvent> {

    private static final MyService service = new MyService();

    @Override
    public APIGatewayProxyResponseEvent handleRequest(APIGatewayProxyRequestEvent request, Context context) {
        return new APIGatewayProxyResponseEvent()
            .withStatusCode(200)
            .withBody("{\"message\": \"Success\"}");
    }
}

Validate: Run sam local invoke to verify handler works before deployment.

Core Patterns

Connection Management

// Initialize once, reuse across invocations
private static final DynamoDbClient dynamoDb = DynamoDbClient.builder()
    .region(Region.US_EAST_1)
    .build();

// Avoid: Creating clients in handler (slow on every invocation)

Error Handling

@Override
public APIGatewayProxyResponseEvent handleRequest(APIGatewayProxyRequestEvent request, Context context) {
    try {
        return successResponse(process(request));
    } catch (ValidationException e) {
        return errorResponse(400, e.getMessage());
    } catch (Exception e) {
        context.getLogger().log("Error: " + e.getMessage());
        return errorResponse(500, "Internal error");
    }
}

Best Practices

Configuration

Memory: Start with 512MB, adjust based on profiling
Timeout: Micronaut 10-30s, Raw Java 5-10s
Runtime: Java 17 or 21 for best performance

Packaging

Use Gradle Shadow Plugin or Maven Shade Plugin
Exclude unnecessary dependencies

Monitoring

Enable X-Ray tracing for performance analysis
Use CloudWatch Insights to track cold vs warm starts

Deployment Options

Serverless Framework

service: my-java-lambda
provider:
  name: aws
  runtime: java21
  memorySize: 512
  timeout: 10
package:
  artifact: build/libs/function.jar
functions:
  api:
    handler: com.example.Handler
    events:
      - http:
          path: /{proxy+}
          method: ANY

Validate: Run serverless deploy with --stage dev first.

AWS SAM

AWSTemplateFormatVersion: '2010-09-09'
Transform: AWS::Serverless-2016-10-31
Resources:
  MyFunction:
    Type: AWS::Serverless::Function
    Properties:
      CodeUri: build/libs/function.jar
      Handler: com.example.Handler
      Runtime: java21
      MemorySize: 512
      Timeout: 10
      Events:
        ApiEvent:
          Type: Api
          Properties:
            Path: /{proxy+}
            Method: ANY

Validate: Run sam validate before deploying.

Constraints and Warnings

Java-Specific Constraints

Reflection: Minimize use; prefer AOT compilation (Micronaut)
Classpath scanning: Slows cold start; use explicit configuration
Large frameworks: Spring Boot adds significant cold start overhead

Common Pitfalls

Initialization in handler - Causes repeated work on warm invocations
Oversized JARs - Include only required dependencies
Insufficient memory - Java needs more memory than Node.js/Python
No timeout handling - Always set appropriate timeouts

References

For detailed guidance on specific topics:

Micronaut Lambda - Complete Micronaut setup, AOT configuration, DI optimization
Raw Java Lambda - Minimal handler patterns, singleton caching, JAR packaging
Serverless Deployment - Serverless Framework, SAM, CI/CD pipelines, provisioned concurrency
Testing Lambda - JUnit 5, SAM Local, integration testing, performance measurement

Examples

Example 1: Create a Micronaut Lambda Function

Input:

Create a Java Lambda function using Micronaut to handle user REST API

Process:

Configure Gradle project with Micronaut plugin
Create Handler class extending MicronautRequestHandler
Implement methods for GET/POST/PUT/DELETE
Configure application.yml with AOT optimizations
Set up packaging with Shadow plugin
Validate: Test locally with SAM CLI before deploying

Output:

Complete project structure
Handler with dependency injection
serverless.yml deployment configuration

Example 2: Optimize Cold Start for Raw Java

Input:

My Java Lambda has 3 second cold start, how do I optimize it?

Process:

Analyze initialization code
Move AWS client creation to static fields
Reduce dependencies in build.gradle
Configure optimized JVM options
Consider provisioned concurrency
Validate: Measure cold start with CloudWatch metrics after changes

Output:

Refactored code with singleton pattern
Minimized JAR
Cold start < 500ms

Example 3: Deploy with GitHub Actions

Input:

Configure CI/CD for Java Lambda with SAM

Process:

Create GitHub Actions workflow
Configure Gradle build with Shadow
Set up SAM build and deploy
Add test stage before deployment
Configure environment protection for prod

Output:

Complete .github/workflows/deploy.yml
Multi-stage pipeline (dev/staging/prod)
Integrated test automation

Version

Version: 1.0.0

FAQ

What does the aws-lambda-java-integration skill do?

How do I install aws-lambda-java-integration?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-java-integration 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/aws-lambda-java-integration/ (personal) or .claude/skills/aws-lambda-java-integration/ (project).

Which AI agents can use aws-lambda-java-integration?

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 aws-lambda-java-integration safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains aws-lambda-java-integration?

It is published by giuseppe-trisciuoglio in giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit. It has 3,550 recorded installs.