AWS MCP Setup FAQs

Question 1

What is the difference between Full AWS MCP and Documentation MCP?

Accepted Answer

The Full AWS MCP server allows Claude to execute actual API calls to manage resources (requires credentials), while the Documentation MCP provides read-only access to AWS knowledge bases without requiring authentication.

Question 2

How do I verify that the AWS tools are correctly configured?

Accepted Answer

You can run the '/mcp' command in your Claude interface to list active tools. Look for names prefixed with 'mcp__aws-mcp' or 'mcp__awsdocs'.

Question 3

What is 'uvx' and why is it required for the full setup?

Accepted Answer

uvx is a tool from the 'uv' Python package manager used to run the mcp-proxy-for-aws. It ensures a fast, isolated environment for the MCP server to communicate with AWS.

Question 4

Do I need AWS credentials to use this skill?

Accepted Answer

Credentials are only required if you choose the 'Full AWS MCP Server' option to execute API calls. The 'AWS Documentation MCP' option works without any AWS credentials.

Question 5

Can I restrict Claude to read-only actions on my AWS account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can add the '--read-only' flag to your MCP configuration arguments to prevent the AI from making any state-changing API calls.

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