turbot/steampipe-plugin-aws

Add support for CloudFront GetMonitoringSubscription API

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#2,694 opened on Dec 23, 2025

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

The current aws_cloudfront_distribution table does not expose monitoring subscription details for CloudFront distributions. The GetMonitoringSubscription API provides information about whether additional CloudWatch metrics are enabled for a given distribution, but this data is not currently available in the plugin.

Describe the solution you'd like

Expose the monitoring subscription details for CloudFront distributions. This could be implemented by either:

  • Adding relevant columns to the existing aws_cloudfront_distribution table, or
  • Creating a new table (e.g., aws_cloudfront_monitoring_subscription) to surface this information.

I am open to feedback on which approach aligns best with the project’s design principles.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Currently, there is no way to retrieve this information via Steampipe. The only alternative is to use the AWS CLI or SDK directly.

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Research direction
Review the existing aws cloudfront distribution table structure and the GetMonitoringSubscription API. Decide whether to add columns to the existing table or create a new table. Implement the API call and map the response fields to Steampipe columns. Update the plugin's documentation.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backendapi
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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Half day
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GoAWS SDKSteampipe plugin development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40