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aws-mcp

MCP server · GitHub · ★ 296 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

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aws-mcp connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
  • Package sourceGitHub (RafalWilinski/aws-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/RafalWilinski/aws-mcp ↗

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Everything known

We have not matched this listing to a published package, so we cannot say whether outside reports exist for it. Reports that name its GitHub project would be listed here.

Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-31.

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About aws-mcp

AWS MCP is an MCP server focused on Cloud & infrastructure and Memory & knowledge: Talk with your AWS using Claude. Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AWS. Better Amazon Q alternative.

It is hosted on GitHub at RafalWilinski/aws-mcp (296 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

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git clone https://github.com/RafalWilinski/aws-mcp.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/RafalWilinski/aws-mcp (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

28/100
GitHub stars
296
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-31

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

  • External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (RafalWilinski/aws-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install aws-mcp?

We have not matched this listing to a published package. Follow the setup steps in its source repository at github.com/RafalWilinski/aws-mcp.

Are there security reports about aws-mcp?

We have not matched this listing to a published package, so this page cannot say whether outside reports exist. aws-mcp currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include external api & account scope:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is aws-mcp actively maintained?

aws-mcp has 296 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-31. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/RafalWilinski/aws-mcp before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to aws-mcp?

You can compare aws-mcp side by side with other AWS MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for aws-mcp

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: aws-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/rafalwilinski-aws-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 296 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** GitHub (RafalWilinski/aws-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/RafalWilinski/aws-mcp
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
RafalWilinski
Source code
github.com/RafalWilinski/aws-mcp
Est. context load
~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity
296 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-31
Last graded
2026-10-19

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