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feat(datasource/aws-machine-image): add `hostType` authentication

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#42989 opened on Apr 29, 2026

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Description

Similar to https://github.com/renovatebot/renovate/issues/42987, via https://github.com/renovatebot/renovate/discussions/39276

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Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
backendcloudapiauthentication
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Understand Renovate datasource structureKnowledge of AWS authenticationFamiliarity with TypeScriptConcept of hostType in Renovate
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Examine the implementation of hostType authentication in a similar datasource added in issue #42987. Identify the datasource file for aws machine image in lib/modules/datasource/aws machine image/. Study how other datasources with hostType authentication are structured. Determine the required changes to the datasource's configuration and fetch logic to support the new authentication type. Use the discussion #39276 for additional context.