Pre-check: Aliyun CLI >= 3.3.3 required
Run aliyun version to verify >= 3.3.3. If not installed or version too low,
run curl -fsSL https://aliyuncli.alicdn.com/setup.sh | bash to install/update,
or see references/cli-installation-guide.md for installation instructions.
Then [MUST] run aliyun configure set --auto-plugin-install true to enable automatic plugin installation.
Then [MUST] run aliyun plugin update to ensure that any existing plugins on your local machine are always up-to-date.
Pre-check: Alibaba Cloud Credentials Required
Security Rules:
NEVER read, echo, or print AK/SK values (e.g., echo $ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID is FORBIDDEN)
NEVER ask the user to input AK/SK directly in the conversation or command line
NEVER use aliyun configure set with literal credential values
ONLY use aliyun configure list to check credential status
bash
aliyun configure list
Check the output for a valid profile (AK, STS, or OAuth identity).
Configure credentials outside of this session (via aliyun configure in terminal or environment variables in shell profile)
Return and re-run after aliyun configure list shows a valid profile
[MUST] Disable AI-Mode at EVERY exit point — Before delivering the final response for ANY reason, always disable AI-mode first. This applies to ALL exit paths: workflow success, workflow failure, error/exception, user cancellation, session end, or any other scenario where no further CLI commands will be executed.
AI-mode is only used for Agent Skill invocation scenarios and MUST NOT remain enabled after the skill stops running.
bash
aliyun configure ai-mode disable
2. Parameter Confirmation
IMPORTANT: Parameter Confirmation — Before executing any command or API call,
ALL user-customizable parameters (e.g., RegionId, instance names, CIDR blocks,
passwords, domain names, resource specifications, etc.) MUST be confirmed with the
user. Do NOT assume and use default values without explicit user approval.
Parameter
Required/Optional
Description
Default Value
Scope
Required (cross-account)
Cross-account search scope: Resource Directory ID, Root Folder ID, Folder ID, or Member ID
Opening Resource Center will auto-create the service-linked role AliyunServiceRoleForResourceMetaCenter.
Resource Visibility Scope
RAM policies (defined in ram-policies.md) control whether a user can call a Resource Center API. However, for search APIs (SearchResources, GetResourceCounts, GetResourceConfiguration, SearchMultiAccountResources, GetMultiAccountResourceCounts, GetMultiAccountResourceConfiguration), the scope of resources visible in results is determined by each cloud product's own permissions:
Single Account
Cloud resource read permissions: A RAM user can only see resources in Resource Center for which they have read-only access on the corresponding cloud product. For example, granting ReadOnlyAccess lets the user see all resources they have access to; granting only AliyunVPCReadOnlyAccess limits visibility to VPC resources.
Resource group scoped permissions: If resources are organized by resource groups, you can grant a RAM user read access scoped to a specific resource group. The user will only see resources within that group, achieving resource isolation.
Cross-Account
Grant the system policy AliyunResourceCenterFullAccess to the RAM user of the Resource Directory management account to enable cross-account resource search.
4. Core Workflow
Step 1: Identify APIs Based on User Requirements
Determine which APIs are needed based on the user's specific scenario. Refer to the scenario cards below.
Step 2: [MUST] Read API Documentation Before Every CLI Call
CRITICAL WARNING: DO NOT execute any aliyun resourcecenter command without first reading the exact parameter format in references/related-apis.md.
Failure Pattern: Guessing parameters like --filter format will cause errors. The correct JSON structure MUST be copied from the documentation.
Mandatory Action: Open and read the specific API section in references/related-apis.md BEFORE constructing any CLI command.
Scenario Cards
Scenario 1: Service Activation
Requirement
Account Type
API
Description
Check if enabled
Single-account
get-resource-center-service-status
Returns service status
Enable service
Single-account
enable-resource-center
Required for first-time use
Check cross-account status
Resource Directory
get-multi-account-resource-center-service-status
Multi-account scenario
Enable cross-account service
Resource Directory
enable-multi-account-resource-center
Requires management account or delegated admin
Scenario 2: ResourceType Discovery
Requirement
Account Type
Script
Description
Find resource type codes by keyword
Single-account
scripts/query-resource-types.py
Search across ResourceType, ProductName, and ResourceTypeName fields
Decision Logic:
When you needs to filter by resource type but doesn't know the exact code -> Use this script first
After discovering the correct ResourceType code -> Use it in search or count API with --filter parameter
[MUST] High-Risk Operation Confirmation — Before executing disable-resource-center or disable-multi-account-resource-center:
MUST explicitly inform the user of the impacts:
Disable Impact
After disabling Resource Center, resource data will no longer be viewable in Resource Center. Specifically:
For a single Alibaba Cloud account, after disabling Resource Center, resource data in the current account will no longer be viewable.
For the management account of a Resource Directory and the delegated administrator account of Resource Center, disabling Resource Center will also disable the cross-account resource search feature. Resource data in the current account and members of the Resource Directory will no longer be viewable. Additionally, members will not be able to view resource data in their own accounts.
After disabling Resource Center, the resource management module on the console homepage, Config Audit service, and other related scenarios will also be unable to view resource data.
Disable Restrictions
If the management account of a Resource Directory or the delegated administrator account of Resource Center has cross-account resource features enabled by another account, Resource Center cannot be disabled.
If there are cloud products or features that have strong dependencies on Resource Center, such as Config Audit and associated resource transfer, you must first disable those cloud products or features before you can disable Resource Center.
MUST obtain explicit user confirmation (e.g., user types "confirm disable" or similar clear affirmation)
DO NOT proceed without user's explicit acknowledgment
Disable Resource Center
Warning: Disabling will remove all resource data and affect dependent services (e.g., Config Audit). Must first disable cross-account if enabled.
--user-agent on every Resource Center CLI call — All aliyun resourcecenter examples in this skill include --user-agent AlibabaCloud-Agent-Skills/alibabacloud-resourcecenter-search. When executing commands for this skill, always pass the same flag so usage is consistent with verification, maintainers’ expectations, and any automated checks.
Use filters for targeted search — Combining ResourceType, RegionId, and Tag filters improves search efficiency
Use GroupByKey for quick statistics — Get resource distribution by type, region, or resource group without iterating
Cross-account scope selection — Use the most specific scope (member ID > folder ID > root folder ID > directory ID) to narrow search results
Wait after enabling — Resource Center needs a few minutes to build data after activation; large accounts may take longer
Prefer read-only policies — For daily search and statistics operations, use AliyunResourceCenterReadOnlyAccess for security
ResourceType discovery — When the exact resource type code is unknown, use the helper script documented in Section 8 (run from the skill root directory).
Tag discovery vs tag-filtered search — For “what tag keys/values exist”, use list-tag-keys / list-tag-values (and multi-account variants with --scope). Reserve search-resources for finding resources that match tag conditions.
8. Available scripts
Script
Purpose
Usage
scripts/query-resource-types.py
Queries resource types by keyword from Alibaba Cloud Resource Center; stdout is JSON (resourceTypes, count, keyword, language; failures use success: false and error)
When a Resource Center API call or aliyun resourcecenter command fails, read the response’s HTTP status, Code (error code), and Message, then match them against the catalog.
For maintainers/CI only: Skill testing acceptance criteria, correct CLI command patterns, parameter validation rules. Note: This document is intended for human maintainers and automated testing, not required reading for end users.
