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amazon-ec2-image-builder
Creates and automates custom image builds with EC2 Image Builder - Linux, Windows, and macOS AMIs, and container images to ECR. Covers the build IAM role, Amazon-managed and custom components, image recipes, infrastructure and distribution configuration (launch templates, SSM parameters, other Regions), one-off builds, recurring scheduled pipelines for golden AMI automation and OS patching, custom image workflows, and diagnosing failed builds. Applies when creating, automating, or scheduling AMI or container image builds with Image Builder, or when debugging a failed build. Not for launching instances from existing AMIs, AMI lifecycle/retirement, or general EC2 fleet management.
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# Amazon EC2 Image Builder
## Overview
Domain expertise for building custom AMIs and container images with EC2 Image Builder — from the build IAM role through recipes, pipelines, distribution, and troubleshooting.
**Works best with** the [AWS MCP server](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-mcp/) — recommended for sandboxed execution and audit logging. All guidance also works with standard AWS CLI access.
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