AWS CLI now supports bulk skill updates and version checks for the Agent Toolkit for AWS
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AWS expanded the AWS CLI with two new capabilities for the Agent Toolkit to simplify skill management and keep agents current.
- Run aws agent-toolkit check-skill-updates to compare installed skills against latest registry versions
- Use aws agent-toolkit update-skill --all to update all outdated skills in a single command
- Agent Toolkit provides secure access to 15,000+ AWS APIs and expert guidance across storage, networking, analytics
- Eliminates need to manage skill updates individually across multiple domains
- Available in US East (N. Virginia) and Europe (Frankfurt) Regions
- Requires AWS CLI version 2.37.0 or later
These new commands streamline agent skill management for teams using coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and others.
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