# aws-lambda-typescript-integration

Provides AWS Lambda integration patterns for TypeScript, comparing NestJS and raw handlers with cold start optimization guidelines.

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- Author: giuseppe-trisciuoglio
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- Source: https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit/tree/HEAD/plugins/developer-kit-typescript/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-10
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## What it does

This skill supplies implementation blueprints for TypeScript Lambda functions on Node.js 20. It covers two architectural choices: a full NestJS setup using `@codegenie/serverless-express` for complex apps, or a raw TypeScript handler for lightweight microservices. Both paths include directory templates, handler code for API Gateway or ALB, and deployment templates for Serverless Framework and AWS SAM.

Cold start mitigation is central to the guidance. The skill outlines client reuse outside handler invocations, lazy loading, and minification using esbuild. Opting for NestJS pushes the bundle above 100KB with cold starts nearing 500ms, making raw TypeScript the sensible route whenever minimal latency matters.

## Requirements
- Works with: AWS

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-typescript-integration -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-typescript-integration -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-typescript-integration -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit aws-lambda-typescript-integration
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-typescript-integration -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --path plugins/developer-kit-typescript/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill aws-lambda-typescript-integration -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit/tree/HEAD/plugins/developer-kit-typescript/skills/aws-lambda-typescript-integration/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- choose between NestJS and raw TypeScript for Lambda handlers
- reduce cold start latency through client caching and esbuild bundling
- generate deployment configs for Serverless Framework and AWS SAM
- configure structured logging compatible with CloudWatch Insights

## Example prompts
- Create a raw TypeScript AWS Lambda handler with esbuild and environment variable validation
- Set up a NestJS application on AWS Lambda with server instance caching
- Optimize cold starts for my TypeScript Lambda function interacting with DynamoDB

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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# AWS Lambda TypeScript Integration

Patterns for creating high-performance AWS Lambda functions in TypeScript with optimized cold starts.

## Overview

Two approaches for TypeScript Lambda:

1. **NestJS Framework** - Dependency injection, modular architecture, larger bundle (100KB+)
2. **Raw TypeScript** - Minimal overhead, smaller bundle (<50KB), maximum control

Both support API Gateway and ALB integration.

## When to Use

- Creating new Lambda functions in TypeScript
- Optimizing cold start performance
- Choosing between NestJS and minimal TypeScript
- Configuring API Gateway or ALB integration
- Setting up CI/CD for TypeScript Lambda

## Instructions

### 1. Choose Your Approach

| Approach | Cold Start | Bundle Size | Best For | Complexity |
|----------|------------|-------------|----------|------------|
| NestJS | < 500ms | Larger (100KB+) | Complex APIs, enterprise apps, DI needed | Medium |
| Raw TypeScript | < 100ms | Smaller (< 50KB) | Simple handlers, microservices, minimal deps | Low |

### 2. Project Structure

#### NestJS Structure
```
my-nestjs-lambda/
├── src/
│   ├── app.module.ts
│   ├── main.ts
│   ├── lambda.ts           # Lambda entry point
│   └── modules/
│       └── api/
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
└── serverless.yml
```

#### Raw TypeScript Structure
```
my-ts-lambda/
├── src/
│   ├── handlers/
│   │   └── api.handler.ts
│   ├── services/
│   └── utils/
├── dist/                   # Compiled output
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
└── template.yaml
```

### 3. Implementation Examples

See the [References](#references) section for detailed implementation guides. Quick examples:

**NestJS Handler:**
```typescript
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