# Create Install Scripts

> Generate CI/CD installation scripts for AWS CDK projects. Use when setting up deployment pipelines, creating install.sh scripts, configuring GitLab CI, or setting up AWS CodeBuild for CDK deployments.

- Skill: `aws-samples/create-install-scripts` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 7 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aws-samples/create-install-scripts`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aws-samples/create-install-scripts/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- License: MIT
- Author: aws-samples (https://skillmd.com/u/aws-samples)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aws-samples/create-install-scripts

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# Create Install Scripts

Generate installation scripts, GitLab CI configuration, and CodeBuild deployment setup for AWS CDK projects.

## When to Apply

Reference this skill when:
- Setting up deployment pipelines for CDK projects
- Creating interactive install.sh scripts
- Configuring GitLab CI/CD for AWS deployments
- Setting up AWS CodeBuild for Docker image builds
- Automating CDK deployment workflows

## How It Works

1. Analyze the CDK project structure
2. Generate `install.sh` for interactive local deployments
3. Generate `.gitlab-ci.yml` for GitLab CI/CD
4. Generate `buildspec.yml` for AWS CodeBuild
5. Configure deployment variables and secrets

## Prerequisites

- AWS CDK project initialized
- GitLab repository (for CI/CD)
- AWS credentials configured
- Docker (if using CodeBuild for images)

## Usage

```bash
# Run the setup script
./scripts/setup-cicd.sh

# Or trigger via agent
"Set up CI/CD for my CDK project"
"Create install scripts for deployment"
```

## Generated Files

| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `install.sh` | Interactive installation script |
| `.gitlab-ci.yml` | GitLab CI/CD pipeline |
| `buildspec.yml` | AWS CodeBuild specification |

## References

- [Install Script Guide](./references/install-script-guide.md) - Complete install.sh creation guide
- [GitLab CI Setup](./references/gitlab-ci-setup.md) - GitLab CI/CD configuration
- [CodeBuild Setup](./references/codebuild-setup.md) - AWS CodeBuild setup
- [Common Pitfalls](./references/common-pitfalls.md) - Troubleshooting guide