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AWS has released the Strands Agents Python SDK, enabling developers to build and deploy AI agents with greater control and customization. This article explores how to test and deploy Strands Agents using API Gateway and Lambda, along with practical commands and code snippets.
You Should Know:
1. Prerequisites
Before deploying Strands Agents, ensure you have:
- AWS CLI configured with the necessary permissions.
- Python 3.9+ installed.
- AWS SDK for Python (Boto3).
Install AWS CLI curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip" unzip awscliv2.zip sudo ./aws/install Install Boto3 pip install boto3
2. Deploying Strands Agents on Lambda
Here’s a sample Lambda function using the Strands SDK:
import boto3
from strands_sdk import Agent
def lambda_handler(event, context):
agent = Agent()
response = agent.process(event)
return {
'statusCode': 200,
'body': response
}
Deploy via AWS CLI:
aws lambda create-function \ --function-name StrandsAgent \ --runtime python3.9 \ --handler lambda_function.lambda_handler \ --role arn:aws:iam::123456789012:role/lambda-execution-role \ --zip-file fileb://deployment-package.zip
3. Configuring API Gateway
Set up an HTTP API with Lambda integration:
aws apigatewayv2 create-api \ --name StrandsAgentAPI \ --protocol-type HTTP \ --target arn:aws:lambda:us-east-1:123456789012:function:StrandsAgent
4. Testing the Agent
Invoke the API Gateway endpoint:
curl -X POST https://YOUR_API_ID.execute-api.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/agent \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"input": "Hello, Strands!"}'
5. Monitoring & Logging
Check Lambda logs for debugging:
aws logs tail /aws/lambda/StrandsAgent --follow
What Undercode Say
The Strands Agents SDK provides granular control for AI agent deployment, making it ideal for developers who need customization beyond Bedrock’s managed agents. Key takeaways:
– Use Lambda for serverless scalability.
– API Gateway enables RESTful interactions.
– Monitor performance with CloudWatch.
For further reading:
Prediction
As AWS continues enhancing Strands, expect deeper Bedrock integration, improved guardrails, and more pre-built agent templates for enterprise use cases.
Expected Output:
{
"statusCode": 200,
"body": "Agent processed successfully."
}
References:
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