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connecting-lambda-to-dynamodb

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Connect AWS Lambda to DynamoDB table changes.

What it does

Sets up a Lambda function that processes DynamoDB stream events, with an execution role, deployment, and tested event source mapping.

When to use it

Use when integrating Lambda with DynamoDB, processing stream events, or deploying serverless event-driven architectures.

How to use it

Give it a Lambda function name and DynamoDB table name; after your approval, it creates and tests the connected AWS resources.

What you provide

  • the Lambda function name
  • the DynamoDB table name

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What you need · 2

Requires a configured AWS CLI and verifies its authentication with aws sts get-caller-identity.

Requires authenticated AWS account access with sufficient permissions to create the resources.


Access · 5

This skill

IAM

Write

Creates a Lambda execution role

Lambda

Execute

Your Lambda test event

Write

Uploads and connects your Lambda function