Forrest logo
back to the aws tool

aws-lambda:tldr:8c455

aws-lambda: Run a function with an input payload in JSON format.
$ aws lambda invoke --function-name ${name} --payload ${json} ${path-to-response}.json
try on your machine

This command is used to invoke an AWS Lambda function and capture the response. Let's break it down:

  • aws lambda invoke: This is the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) command for invoking a Lambda function.
  • --function-name ${name}: This specifies the name of the Lambda function to invoke. The ${name} placeholder should be replaced with the actual name of the Lambda function.
  • --payload ${json}: This parameter is used to pass input data (payload) to the Lambda function. The ${json} placeholder should be replaced with the actual JSON payload that you want to pass. Make sure to properly format the JSON.
  • ${path-to-response}.json: This specifies the file path where the response of the Lambda function invocation will be written. After invoking the Lambda function, the response will be stored in a JSON file at the specified path. The placeholder ${path-to-response} should be replaced with the actual file path, including the desired file name and extension, e.g., ~/lambda-response.json.

Overall, this command allows you to invoke a Lambda function using the AWS CLI, passing the required payload, and capturing the response in a JSON file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
back to the aws tool