AWS MCP Server
Interact with Amazon Web Services. Query S3 buckets, manage EC2 instances, access CloudWatch logs, and more.
December 21, 2025by Community
What is a MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude's capabilities with external tools and data sources. They provide access to databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Configure MCP servers in .mcp.json or add them via `claude mcp add` command.
Setup Instructions
Setup: 1. Create IAM credentials with appropriate permissions 2. Use least-privilege access for safety CLI Command: AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=... AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=... AWS_REGION=us-east-1 claude mcp add aws -- npx -y mcp-server-aws Features: - List and access S3 objects - Query EC2 instances - Read CloudWatch logs - Access DynamoDB tables
MCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"aws": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-aws"],
"env": {
"AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "...",
"AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "...",
"AWS_REGION": "us-east-1"
}
}
}
}
