connecting-to-data-source

SKILL.md

Connect to Data Source

Register an external data source with AWS Glue so downstream skills (ingesting-into-data-lake) can move data from it. A Glue connection stores the network config, driver, and credential reference for one source. Create once per source, reuse across jobs.

Philosophy

A connection is a named pipe, not a pipeline. This skill produces a tested, reusable Glue connection. It does not move data.

Common Tasks

You MUST execute commands using AWS MCP server tools when connected -- they provide validation, sandboxed execution, and audit logging. Fall back to AWS CLI only if MCP is unavailable. You MUST explain each step before executing.

Workflow

1. Verify Dependencies and Context

You MUST check whether AWS MCP tools or AWS CLI are available and inform the user if missing

You MUST confirm target AWS region and verify credentials with aws sts get-caller-identity