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Amazon Cognito now available as a skill in the Agent Toolkit for AWS

Published
August 7, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/08/aws-auth-agent-skill/

Amazon Cognito as a Core Skill in Agent Toolkit for AWS

Amazon Cognito is now available as a core skill (aws-auth) in the Agent Toolkit for AWS. AI coding agents can now set up, configure, secure, and troubleshoot Amazon Cognito using best-practice workflows, helping developers implement secure sign-in flows for users, AI agents, and microservices faster.

What to do

  • Explore the Amazon Cognito (aws-auth) skill on GitHub for setup and configuration.
  • Follow the Agent Toolkit Quick Start guide for a quick start.
  • Refer to the Amazon Cognito Developer Guide for more information.

Source: AWS release notes




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