How Do I Create Code to Set Up AWS SSM Parameters in TypeScript

In this guide, we will create a Pulumi program to set up AWS Systems Manager (SSM) parameters using TypeScript. AWS SSM parameters are used to store configuration data and secrets. We will create a simple Pulumi program that defines and sets these parameters.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Step 1: Install Pulumi and AWS SDK

First, ensure you have Pulumi and the AWS SDK installed. You can install Pulumi using npm:

npm install -g @pulumi/pulumi

And the AWS SDK for Pulumi:

npm install @pulumi/aws

Step 2: Create a New Pulumi Project

Create a new directory for your project and initialize a new Pulumi project:

mkdir pulumi-ssm-parameters
cd pulumi-ssm-parameters
pulumi new aws-typescript

Follow the prompts to set up your project.

Step 3: Define SSM Parameters

Edit the index.ts file to include the following code to define your SSM parameters:

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

// Create an SSM parameter
const myParameter = new aws.ssm.Parameter("myParameter", {
    name: "/my-app/config",
    type: "String",
    value: "my-config-value",
});

export const parameterName = myParameter.name;

Step 4: Deploy the Stack

Deploy your Pulumi stack to create the SSM parameter:

pulumi up

Follow the prompts to review and confirm the deployment.

Summary

In this guide, we created a Pulumi program in TypeScript to set up AWS SSM parameters. We installed the necessary dependencies, initialized a new Pulumi project, defined the SSM parameters in the index.ts file, and deployed the stack using pulumi up. This setup allows you to manage your configuration data and secrets using AWS SSM parameters efficiently.

Full Code Example

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

// Create an SSM parameter
const myParameter = new aws.ssm.Parameter("myParameter", {
    name: "/my-app/config",
    type: "String",
    value: "my-config-value",
});

export const parameterName = myParameter.name;