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require-aws-amplify-build-commands

Require build.commands in AWS Amplify build specifications.

Targeted pattern scope​

  • build.commands in amplify.yml or amplify.yaml.

What this rule reports​

This rule reports Amplify specs that do not declare explicit build commands.

Why this rule exists​

Build commands define the deployment artifact pipeline. If they are omitted, build behavior can drift to hidden defaults and become harder to review.

❌ Incorrect​

version: 1
frontend:
  phases:
    build:
      cache:
        paths:
          - node_modules/**/*

✅ Correct​

version: 1
frontend:
  phases:
    build:
      commands:
        - npm run build

When not to use it​

Disable this rule if your repository intentionally delegates build execution to external Amplify defaults or wrappers.

Rule catalog ID: R081

Further reading​