AWS Bedrock

How to connect AWS Bedrock AI to CodinIT

Use AWS Bedrock to access powerful AI models like Claude through Amazon’s cloud service.

Website: AWS Bedrock Docs

How to Set It Up

Step 1: Get Your API Key

1. Log in: Go to AWS Console
2. Open Bedrock: Visit Bedrock Console
3. Make an API Key: Create a new Long Lived API Key
   • Use the default setting: AmazonBedrockLimitedAccess
   • See what this allows

Step 2: Set Permissions

You need these permissions:

{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [{
    "Effect": "Allow",
    "Action": [
      "bedrock:InvokeModel",
      "bedrock:InvokeModelWithResponseStream",
      "bedrock:CallWithBearerToken"
    ],
    "Resource": "*"
  }]
}

Create this policy and attach it to your API key user.

Important notes:

• To see model lists in CodinIT, add bedrock:ListFoundationModels permission
• For Claude models, use AmazonBedrockLimitedAccess policy
• For Anthropic models, fill out the First Time Use form in the Playground

Step 3: Pick a Region

Choose where the AI runs (closer = faster):

• us-east-1 (Virginia, USA)
• us-west-2 (Oregon, USA)
• eu-west-1 (Ireland, Europe)
• ap-southeast-1 (Singapore, Asia)

Note: Some models need Cross Region Inference - check that box if needed.

Step 4: Connect to CodinIT

1. Install CodinIT in VS Code
2. Click the settings icon (⚙️)
3. Choose AWS Bedrock as your AI provider
4. Enter your API Key
5. Type your AWS Region (like us-east-1)
6. Pick a Model (like anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0)
7. Save and test it

Staying Safe

1. Use secure login: Use AWS SSO instead of API keys when you can
2. Network safety: Consider using AWS PrivateLink
3. Watch activity: Turn on CloudTrail to see what’s happening
4. Control costs: Use AWS Cost Explorer and set up billing alerts
5. Check regularly: Review your settings and logs often

Good to Know

• Cost: You pay for what you use - see AWS Bedrock Pricing
• Security: Meets HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II standards
• Help: AWS Bedrock User Guide
• Best practices: AWS IAM Best Practices