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Aws Kb Retrieval Server: Precision Insights & Streamlined Cloud Ops

Aws Kb Retrieval Server: Leverage Bedrock Agent Runtime to rapidly extract precise insights from AWS Knowledge Base, streamlining cloud operations with targeted, actionable intelligence.

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About Aws Kb Retrieval Server

What is Aws Kb Retrieval Server: Precision Insights & Streamlined Cloud Ops?

Imagine a digital librarian who specializes in AWS documentation—this server is that librarian. It uses the Bedrock Agent Runtime to fetch precise chunks of knowledge from the AWS Knowledge Base, acting as a turbocharged search engine for cloud engineers. Instead of sifting through endless pages, you ask a question, provide a KB ID, and let this server deliver curated insights faster than an EC2 instance boots up.

How to Use Aws Kb Retrieval Server: Precision Insights & Streamlined Cloud Ops?

Follow the three-step waltz:

  1. Credential Tango: Grab your AWS access keys and region from the console. They’re like the golden tickets granting access to the KB treasure chest.
  2. Config Ballet: Plug those credentials into claude_desktop_config.json. Whether you’re a Docker devotee or npm ninja, the setup dances smoothly in both environments (just avoid YAML syntax errors—they’re the worst audience critics).
  3. Query Flick: Invoke the retrieve_from_aws_kb tool with your query, KB ID, and optional result count. Watch as it spits back top-tier AWS wisdom like a caffeinated support rep.

Aws Kb Retrieval Server Features

Key Features of Aws Kb Retrieval Server: Precision Insights & Streamlined Cloud Ops?

Two standout acts steal the show here:

  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation): Think of it as a highly caffeinated grep command for AWS docs. Instead of regex, it uses semantic understanding to fetch contextually relevant snippets.
  • Custom Result Control: Tired of getting 3 results by default? Specify n to adjust the output like a DJ tweaks a playlist—more results for thorough analysis or fewer for quick decisions.

Use Cases of Aws Kb Retrieval Server: Precision Insights & Streamlined Cloud Ops?

Where does this server shine brightest? Let’s count the ways:

  • Automation Wizards: Embed it in CI/CD pipelines to auto-generate compliance reports from KB articles.
  • Support Superheroes: Instantly pull troubleshooting steps for users complaining about “mysterious 502 errors.”
  • Onboarding Ninjas: New hires can query “How to secure an RDS instance?” and get vetted best practices without guessing.

Aws Kb Retrieval Server FAQ

FAQ: Aws Kb Retrieval Server Questions (Solved Before You Ask)

Because we’ve seen it all:

  • “My results are too vague!” → Add more keywords to your query like “high availability” or “cost optimization.” Clarity breeds precision.
  • “What if the KB ID changes?” → Monitor AWS’s docs like a hawk. Or use this as leverage to demand better version control from your cloud provider.
  • “Can I get JSON responses?” → Yes, but parsing them feels like reading a novel written in emojis. Proceed with caution.

Content

AWS Knowledge Base Retrieval MCP Server

An MCP server implementation for retrieving information from the AWS Knowledge Base using the Bedrock Agent Runtime.

Features

  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) : Retrieve context from the AWS Knowledge Base based on a query and a Knowledge Base ID.
  • Supports multiple results retrieval : Option to retrieve a customizable number of results.

Tools

  • retrieve_from_aws_kb
    • Perform retrieval operations using the AWS Knowledge Base.
    • Inputs:
      • query (string): The search query for retrieval.
      • knowledgeBaseId (string): The ID of the AWS Knowledge Base.
      • n (number, optional): Number of results to retrieve (default: 3).

Configuration

Setting up AWS Credentials

  1. Obtain AWS access key ID, secret access key, and region from the AWS Management Console.
  2. Ensure these credentials have appropriate permissions for Bedrock Agent Runtime operations.

Usage with Claude Desktop

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-kb-retrieval": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [ "run", "-i", "--rm", "-e", "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID", "-e", "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY", "-e", "AWS_REGION", "mcp/aws-kb-retrieval-server" ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "AWS_REGION": "YOUR_AWS_REGION_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}



{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-kb-retrieval": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aws-kb-retrieval"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "AWS_REGION": "YOUR_AWS_REGION_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Building

Docker:

docker build -t mcp/aws-kb-retrieval -f src/aws-kb-retrieval-server/Dockerfile . 

License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

This README assumes that your server package is named @modelcontextprotocol/server-aws-kb-retrieval. Adjust the package name and installation details if they differ in your setup. Also, ensure that your server script is correctly built and that all dependencies are properly managed in your package.json.

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