Ecs
AWS ECS container orchestration for running Docker containers.
Install
npx skills add itsmostafa/aws-agent-skills --skill ecs -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- itsmostafa/aws-agent-skills1.2k
- Category
- DevOps
- Updated
- 9d ago
- License
- MIT
- Context cost
- Mediumabout 3,000 tokens
- Runs scripts
- No, instructions only
What it does
AWS ECS container orchestration for running Docker containers. Use when deploying containerized applications, configuring task definitions, setting up services, managing clusters, or troubleshooting container issues.
AWS ECS
Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) is a fully managed container orchestration service. Run containers on AWS Fargate (serverless) or EC2 instances.
Table of Contents
Core Concepts
Cluster
Logical grouping of tasks or services. Can contain Fargate tasks, EC2 instances, or both.
Task Definition
Blueprint for your application. Defines containers, resources, networking, and IAM roles.
Task
Running instance of a task definition. Can run standalone or as part of a service.
Service
Maintains desired count of tasks. Handles deployments, load balancing, and auto scaling.
Launch Types
| Type | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Fargate | Serverless, pay per task | Most workloads |
| EC2 | Self-managed instances | GPU, Windows, specific requirements |
Common Patterns
Create a Fargate Cluster
AWS CLI:
# Create cluster
aws ecs create-cluster --cluster-name my-cluster
# With capacity providers
aws ecs create-cluster \
--cluster-name my-cluster \
--capacity-providers FARGATE FARGATE_SPOT \
--default-capacity-provider-strategy \
capacityProvider=FARGATE,weight=1 \
capacityProvider=FARGATE_SPOT,weight=1
