AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB

CloudFormation patterns for DynamoDB tables, GSIs, TTL, streams, and auto-scaling.

Tested · Works

Test report

Verdict
Tested · Works
Score
8.8/10
Tested
Jul 14, 2026
Environment
Claude Code 2.x (agent harness)
Upstream re-checked
Aug 10, 2026 · 7d0e2b7

Ran a real GSI+TTL+PITR mini-task: the generated template matched constraints a baseline answer tends to skip, like auto-scaling requiring PROVISIONED billing and TTL needing a Number attribute, plus a validate/deploy/rollback checklist baseline output lacked.

Scored on four weighted criteria — install, triggering, output vs. baseline, docs. How scoring works

  • Installs cleanly 5/5
  • Triggers reliably 5/5
  • Output vs. baseline 7/10
  • Docs & honesty 5/5

What AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB does

Gives ready-to-use CloudFormation YAML for DynamoDB tables covering keys, GSIs/LSIs, capacity modes, encryption, TTL, streams, and auto-scaling, plus a deploy/validate/rollback checklist. Triggers when a user asks to create or configure a DynamoDB table, index, or backup setting specifically via CloudFormation (not Terraform/CDK/SAM).

How to install AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB

git clone https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit
cd developer-kit
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r plugins/developer-kit-aws/skills/aws-cloudformation/aws-cloudformation-dynamodb ~/.claude/skills/aws-cloudformation-dynamodb

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB

  • /aws-cloudformation-dynamodb CloudFormation patterns for DynamoDB tables, GSIs, TTL, streams, and auto-scaling.

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • Write a CloudFormation template for a DynamoDB table with a GSI
  • Add TTL and streams to our DynamoDB table via CloudFormation
  • Set up auto-scaling for this DynamoDB table in the CF stack

Frequently asked questions

Is the AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB work with Claude Code?
We tested it with Claude Code 2.x (agent harness) on Jul 14, 2026. Verdict: Tested · Works. Ran a real GSI+TTL+PITR mini-task: the generated template matched constraints a baseline answer tends to skip, like auto-scaling requiring PROVISIONED billing and TTL needing a Number attribute, plus a validate/deploy/rollback checklist baseline output lacked.
What is the AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB SkillProof Score?
8.8/10 — installs cleanly 5/5, triggers reliably 5/5, output vs. baseline 7/10, docs & honesty 5/5.
How do I install AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use AWS CloudFormation DynamoDB with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.