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You can create custom actions using Lambda functions in your account, using the Amazon Q Developer API, or by entering AWS CLI commands. AWS CLI command Shortcuts function similarly to Command aliases.

Lambda action

To create a Lambda action

Choose the vertical ellipsis button on the bottom of a notification in your chat channel.
In Manage actions, choose Create.
Enter a custom action name. This name is a unique identifier for your custom action.
Enter a name for your custom action button. This name is shown on a button on your notification. This name should be 20 characters or less and can incorporate emojis.
For Custom action type, select Lambda action.
Choose Next.
Select an AWS account.
Select a Region.

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The available Lambda functions are populated from this account and Region.
Choose Load Lambdas.
In Define Lambda Function, select a Lambda function.
Enter your payload.

Note
We expose predefined variables from your custom notifications as useable variables.
(Optional) Add more variables by choosing + Add more variables.
Choose Next.
(Optional) Add additional display criteria:
1. Select a variable.
2. Select a condition.
3. Choose Add.
Choose Save.

AWS CLI command action

To create an AWS CLI command action

Choose the vertical ellipsis button on the bottom of a notification in your chat channel.
In Manage actions, choose Create.
Enter a custom action name. This name is a unique identifier for your custom action.
Enter a name for your custom action button. This name is shown on a button on your notification. This name should be 20 characters or less and can incorporate emojis.
For Custom action type, select CLI action.
Enter a command.

Note
We expose predefined variables from your custom notifications as useable variables.
(Optional) Add more variables by choosing + Add more variables.
Choose Next.
(Optional) Add additional display criteria:
1. Select a variable.
2. Select a condition.
3. Choose Add.
Choose Save.

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To create a Lambda action

Choose the vertical ellipsis button on the bottom of a notification in your chat channel.
In Manage actions, choose Create.
Enter a custom action name. This name is a unique identifier for your custom action.
Enter a name for your custom action button. This name is shown on a button on your notification. This name should be 20 characters or less and can incorporate emojis.
For Custom action type, select Lambda action.
Choose Next.
Select an AWS account.
Select a Region.

Note
The available Lambda functions are populated from this account and Region.
Choose Load Lambdas.
In Define Lambda Function, select a Lambda function.
Enter your payload.

Note
We expose predefined variables from your custom notifications as useable variables.
(Optional) Add more variables by choosing + Add more variables.
Choose Next.
(Optional) Add additional display criteria:
1. Select a variable.
2. Select a condition.
3. Choose Add.
Choose Save.

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Creating a custom action using Amazon Q Developer in chat applications

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