Agent skill · security · aiskillstore
aws-secrets-rotation
Automate AWS secrets rotation for RDS, API keys, and credentials
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable scripts for automating AWS secrets rotation that extend the AI's capabilities in managing sensitive credentials securely.
What it needs
Requires aws-cli, jq installed locally. Requires aws account access. About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
AWS Secrets Rotation Automate rotation of secrets, credentials, and API keys using AWS Secrets Manager and Lambda. When to Use Use this skill when you need to implement automated secrets rotation, manage credentials securely, or comply with security policies requiring regular key rotation. Supported Secret Types AWS Services RDS database credentials DocumentDB credentials Redshift credentials ElastiCache credentials Third-Party Services API keys OAuth tokens SSH keys Custom credentials Secrets Manager Setup Create a Secret Retrieve Secrets Automatic Rotation Setup Enable RDS Rotation Lambda Rotation Function Custom Rotation for API Keys Rotation Monitoring CloudWatch Alarms Rotation Audit Script Application Integration Python SDK Node.js SDK Rotation Best Practices Planning [ ] Identify all secrets requiring rotation [ ] Define rotation schedules (30, 60, 90 days) [ ] Test rotation in non-production first [ ] Document rotation procedures [ ] Plan for emergency rotation Implementation [ ] Use AWS managed rotation when possible [ ] Implement proper error handling [ ] Add CloudWatch monitoring [ ] Test application compatibility [ ] Implement gradual rollout Operations [ ] Monitor rotation success/failure [ ] Set up alerts for failures [ ] Regular rotation audits [ ] Document troubleshooting steps [ ] Maintain rotation runbooks Emergency Rotation Compliance Tracking Example Prompts "Set up automatic rotation for my RDS credentials" "Create a Lambda function to rotate API keys" "Audit all secrets for rotation compliance" "Implement emergency rotation for compromised credentials" "Generate a secrets rotation report" Kiro CLI Integration Additional Resources AWS Secrets Manager Rotation Rotation Lambda Templates Best Practices for Secrets Limitations Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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