AWS CloudFormation Snippets for VS Code

This extension adds JSON and YAML snippets for all the AWS CloudFormation & AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) resources into Visual Studio Code.

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New in version 5!

Added support for all the AWS SAM resource types:

    AWS::Serverless::Api
    AWS::Serverless::Application
    AWS::Serverless::Connector
    AWS::Serverless::Function
    AWS::Serverless::GraphQLApi
    AWS::Serverless::HttpApi
    AWS::Serverless::LayerVersion
    AWS::Serverless::SimpleTable
    AWS::Serverless::StateMachine

Features

Comprehensive Coverage: Offers snippets for every AWS CloudFormation and AWS SAM resource available.
Flexible Template Support: Seamlessly works with both YAML and JSON CloudFormation templates.
Efficient Autocomplete: Simply type the resource name (e.g., ec2-instance) to instantly load the corresponding snippet for AWS::EC2::Instance.
Rich Feature Set: Incorporates intrinsic functions, conditions, and diverse parameter types for robust template creation.
Enhanced Navigation: Features placeholders that enable swift movement through resource properties.
Resource Documentation: Each snippet is linked to its official AWS documentation, providing quick access to detailed information.
Up-to-Date: Regularly refreshed on a weekly basis to reflect the latest CloudFormation Resource Specification.
Gitpod Ready: Made available on the Open VSX Registry to ensure compatibility with Gitpod.

Usage

Step 1. Install this extension
Step 2. create a .yml file to start working on CloudFormation
Step 3. Check in the bottom right-hand corner of the VS Code editor that the file type is listed as "YAML".
Step 4. To start with the basic template structure, type cfn to get the YAML formatted template fragment.
Step 5. Start adding resources in the resource section by using their prefix name e.g. autoscaling-autoscalinggroup equals resource type AWS::AutoScaling::AutoScalingGroup

Note: Once you start typing a prefix (explained in step 5), the corresponding snippet will show up in the dropdown menu. If this doesn't happen automatically, press ctrl + space to invoke IntelliSense and search for the prefix of the resource type that you want to add (as listed in step 5).

AWS CloudFormation Attributes (GetAtt) Cheat Sheet

Are you tired of endlessly searching for the available attributes of AWS CloudFormation resource types? Look no further!

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This comprehensive guide provides a single table overview of all available (900+) AWS resource types and their attributes, making it easier than ever to find the information you need. Whether a resource type has attributes or not, you'll know immediately with a clear "❌" mark for those without.

Support

If you have a feature request or an issue, please let me know on Github

Author

Danny Steenman

dannysteenman/vscode-cloudformation-snippets