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detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation

Detect AWS IAM privilege escalation paths using boto3 and Cloudsplaining policy analysis to identify overly permissive policies, dangerous permission combinations, and least-privilege violations

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Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.

npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cybersecurity-skills-detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation
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Claude Code

~/.claude/skills/<skill>/SKILL.md

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Run in your project root

npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cybersecurity-skills-detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation --target claude-code

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Frequently asked questions about detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation

What does the detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation skill do?

Detect AWS IAM privilege escalation paths using boto3 and Cloudsplaining policy analysis to identify overly permissive policies, dangerous permission combinations, and least-privilege violations It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cybersecurity-skills-detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/cybersecurity-skills-detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation work with?

detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/cybersecurity-skills-detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the detecting-aws-iam-privilege-escalation skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.