AWS App Runner

Name: AWS App Runner API
Brand: AWS App Runner
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★ Only Publicly Available OpenAPI DocumentCloud InfrastructureServerlessapiKey35 EndpointsREST

For Agents

Deploy and manage container-based web services on AWS App Runner. Automate service creation, custom domain mapping, autoscaling configuration, and VPC connectivity without managing infrastructure.

Quickstart

Get started with AWS App Runner in minutes using your preferred integration method.

# Add to your MCP client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf)
{
  "jentic": {
    "url": "https://api.jentic.com/mcp",
    "auth": "oauth"
  }
}

# Then ask your agent:
"deploy a container service on AWS"

# → Jentic returns the GET /events tool with parameter schema, agent executes.

Capabilities

What an agent can do with AWS App Runner API.

Deploy web services from container images or source code repositories with automatic build pipelines

Configure autoscaling thresholds that respond to concurrent request volume per service instance

Map custom domains to App Runner services with automatic TLS certificate provisioning

Connect services to private VPC resources through VPC connectors for database and internal API access

GET STARTED

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Use Cases

Patterns agents use AWS App Runner API for, with concrete tasks.

★ AI Agent Service Deployment

AI agents use AWS App Runner through Jentic to deploy containerized microservices without managing cluster infrastructure. An agent searches for the deployment operation, receives the CreateService schema with source configuration and instance settings, and executes the call. App Runner handles provisioning compute, configuring the load balancer, and issuing TLS certificates. Deployment completes in under 5 minutes for standard container images.

Create a new App Runner service from the container image 'myapp:latest' in ECR with 1 vCPU, 2GB memory, and autoscaling set to min 1 max 10 instances

Auto-Scaling Web Applications

Configure App Runner services to scale automatically based on concurrent request volume. Each autoscaling configuration defines minimum and maximum instance counts along with a concurrency threshold that triggers scale-out. App Runner adds instances when requests per instance exceed the threshold and scales in during low-traffic periods, maintaining response latency without manual intervention.

Create an autoscaling configuration with max concurrency of 100 requests per instance, minimum 2 instances, and maximum 20 instances

Private VPC Network Integration

Connect App Runner services to resources inside a private VPC using VPC connectors. This allows deployed services to reach RDS databases, ElastiCache clusters, and internal APIs that are not publicly accessible. Each VPC connector specifies subnets and security groups, establishing a network path from App Runner's managed infrastructure into your private network without exposing services to the public internet.

Create a VPC connector targeting subnets subnet-abc123 and subnet-def456 with security group sg-789012 for database access

Custom Domain Mapping with TLS

Map branded domains to App Runner services with automatic certificate provisioning and renewal. The AssociateCustomDomain operation links a domain name to a service and returns DNS validation records. Once DNS propagation completes and validation succeeds, App Runner provisions a TLS certificate and routes traffic from the custom domain to the service endpoint.

Associate the custom domain 'api.example.com' with the App Runner service identified by its ARN and retrieve the DNS validation records

Cost Optimization with Service Pause

Pause App Runner services during non-production hours to eliminate compute costs while preserving the service configuration, custom domains, and deployment history. A paused service retains its URL and can be resumed in seconds when traffic needs to be served again. This is particularly effective for development and staging environments that only need availability during business hours.

Pause the App Runner service with ARN 'arn:aws:apprunner:us-east-1:123456789:service/my-dev-service' and verify the status changes to PAUSED

Key Endpoints

35 endpoints — jentic publishes the only available openapi specification for aws app runner, keeping it validated and agent-ready.

METHOD

PATH

DESCRIPTION

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.CreateService

Deploy a new service from source code or container image

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.DescribeService

Retrieve service configuration and current status

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.ListServices

List all App Runner services in the account

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.CreateAutoScalingConfiguration

Define scaling thresholds for service instances

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.AssociateCustomDomain

Link a custom domain to a service

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.CreateVpcConnector

Create a connector for private VPC access

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.StartDeployment

Trigger a manual deployment

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.PauseService

Pause a service to stop compute charges

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.CreateService

Deploy a new service from source code or container image

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.DescribeService

Retrieve service configuration and current status

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.ListServices

List all App Runner services in the account

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.CreateAutoScalingConfiguration

Define scaling thresholds for service instances

POST

/#X-Amz-Target=AppRunner.AssociateCustomDomain

Link a custom domain to a service

Why though Jentic?

Three things that make agents converge on Jentic-routed access.

Credential isolation

AWS access keys and secret keys are stored encrypted in the Jentic vault (MAXsystem). Agents receive scoped session tokens with SigV4 signing handled automatically — raw AWS credentials never enter the agent's context window.

Intent-based discovery

Agents search by intent (e.g., 'deploy a container service on AWS') and Jentic returns matching App Runner operations with their full request schemas, including required parameters for source configuration, instance settings, and networking options.

Time to first call

Direct AWS App Runner integration: 1-3 days for SDK setup, IAM policy configuration, and SigV4 signing implementation. Through Jentic: under 1 hour — search for the operation, receive the schema, execute the call with automatic credential handling.

Related APIs

Alternatives and complements available in the Jentic catalogue.

Alternative

AWS Lambda

Lambda runs individual functions while App Runner deploys full containerized web services with built-in load balancing

Choose Lambda when you need event-driven function execution with sub-second billing. Choose App Runner when deploying a persistent HTTP service from a container image or source repository.

Alternative

Render API

Render provides similar container deployment with a simpler pricing model but less AWS ecosystem integration

Choose Render when the user prefers a vendor-neutral platform with straightforward pricing. Choose App Runner when deep AWS integration (VPC, IAM, CloudWatch) is required.

Alternative

DigitalOcean API

DigitalOcean App Platform offers similar PaaS deployment with a broader feature set including managed databases

Choose DigitalOcean when the user wants a simpler cloud with integrated database provisioning. Choose App Runner when they need AWS-native deployment with IAM and VPC connectivity.

FAQs

Specific to using AWS App Runner API through Jentic.

Why is there no official OpenAPI spec for AWS App Runner?

AWS does not publish an OpenAPI specification for App Runner. Jentic generates and maintains this spec so that AI agents and developers can call AWS App Runner via structured tooling. It is validated against the live API and kept up to date. Get started at https://app.jentic.com/sign-up.

What authentication does the AWS App Runner API use?

App Runner uses AWS Signature Version 4 (SigV4) authentication via an HMAC-signed Authorization header. Through Jentic, your AWS credentials are stored encrypted in the MAXsystem vault and agents receive scoped access tokens, so raw AWS secret keys never enter the agent context.

Can I deploy a service from a GitHub repository using the App Runner API?

Yes. First create a connection to your GitHub account using the CreateConnection operation, then use CreateService with a SourceConfiguration that references the repository URL, branch, and build settings. App Runner builds the container from source and deploys it automatically on each commit.

What are the scaling limits for AWS App Runner?

Each App Runner service can scale from 1 to 25 instances by default (adjustable via service quotas). Autoscaling triggers based on concurrent requests per instance, with configurable thresholds via CreateAutoScalingConfiguration. Each instance supports 1-4 vCPUs and 2-12 GB memory.

How do I connect an App Runner service to a private RDS database through Jentic?

Search Jentic for 'create VPC connector for App Runner'. The agent receives the CreateVpcConnector schema requiring subnet IDs and security group IDs. After creating the connector, update the service with UpdateService to attach the VPC connector. The service then routes outbound traffic through your private subnets to reach RDS.

Can I pause an App Runner service to reduce costs?

Yes. The PauseService operation stops all running instances and eliminates compute charges while preserving the service URL, custom domains, and configuration. Resume with ResumeService when you need the service active again. Paused services still incur minimal charges for the paused state.

How does Jentic help AI agents deploy services on App Runner?

Agents search by intent (e.g., 'deploy a container on AWS') and Jentic returns the matching CreateService operation with its full input schema. The agent fills in the image URI, instance configuration, and scaling settings, then executes through Jentic. No AWS SDK setup or credential management required — install with pip install jentic and authenticate at https://app.jentic.com/sign-up.