How do I write code for setting up AWS SSM parameters in TypeScript?

In this guide, we will set up AWS Systems Manager (SSM) parameters using Pulumi in TypeScript. AWS SSM parameters are used to store configuration data and secrets, which can be referenced by applications and other AWS services.

We will create a simple Pulumi program that defines an SSM parameter and stores a value in it.

import * as pulumi from "@pulumi/pulumi";
import * as aws from "@pulumi/aws";

// Define an SSM parameter
const ssmParameter = new aws.ssm.Parameter("myParameter", {
    type: "String", // Specify the type of the parameter (String, StringList, SecureString)
    value: "myParameterValue", // The value of the parameter
    description: "This is a sample SSM parameter", // A description of the parameter
    tags: {
        "Environment": "Dev",
        "Project": "PulumiSSM"
    }
});

// Export the name and value of the SSM parameter
export const parameterName = ssmParameter.name;
export const parameterValue = ssmParameter.value;

Key Points

• We imported the necessary Pulumi and AWS libraries.
• We defined an SSM parameter using the aws.ssm.Parameter resource.
• The parameter is configured with a type, value, description, and tags.
• We exported the name and value of the SSM parameter for easy reference.

Summary

In this guide, we demonstrated how to set up an AWS SSM parameter using Pulumi in TypeScript. This included defining the parameter with its type, value, description, and tags, and then exporting the parameter’s name and value. This setup allows you to manage configuration data and secrets efficiently in your AWS environment.