ConfigGenerator

IAM Policy Generator

Generate AWS IAM policy JSON with actions, resources, principals, conditions, statements, role policies, trust policies, and least-privilege guidance.

Output:A ready-to-use configuration file for IAM Policy with best practices applied.

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Quick Summary

Use an IAM Policy Generator when you need AWS IAM policy JSON with actions, resources, conditions, effects, and least-privilege permission statements.

What is this tool?

An IAM Policy Generator is an interactive tool that builds properly structured AWS IAM JSON documents. This IAM Policy Generator focuses on AWS IAM policy JSON, not business policy documents or Azure IAM policies. It ensures valid syntax for actions, resources, and conditions, preventing accidental security misconfigurations.

Best Practices

  • Always pin versions and specific ARNs where possible.
  • Validate your configuration locally or via dry-run before pushing to production.
  • Never hardcode secrets; use AWS Secrets Manager or Parameter Store.
  • Implement least privilege access control.

Common Mistakes

  • Syntax typos causing immediate deployment failures.
  • Leaving trailing commas in JSON configurations.
  • Embedding plaintext secrets directly in files.
  • Opening overly broad 0.0.0.0/0 ports or wildcard permissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an IAM Policy Generator?
It is an online tool that creates a valid, error-free AWS IAM policy JSON based on your visual selections for actions, resources, and conditions.
How do I create an AWS IAM policy?
Define the effect (Allow/Deny), select the AWS service actions, scope down the resources via ARNs, and add condition keys if necessary.
What is an IAM policy JSON example?
A basic policy contains a `Version` and a `Statement` array, where each statement maps `Effect`, `Action`, and `Resource` elements.
What is the difference between IAM role policy and trust policy?
A role policy defines what the role can do. A trust policy (assume role policy) defines *who* or *what* can assume the role.
Can I generate Terraform IAM policy?
Yes, you can use the generated JSON as a `heredoc` in Terraform, or map it to an `aws_iam_policy_document` data block.
How do I verify IAM policy?
You should use AWS IAM Access Analyzer and the built-in JSON policy simulator in the AWS console.
What are IAM policy variables?
Variables like `${aws:username}` allow you to create dynamic policies that evaluate at runtime.
Should I use wildcard permissions in IAM?
You should avoid wildcards (`*`) whenever possible to maintain a strict least-privilege security posture.

How We Keep Your Configs Safe & Valid

Built-in Error Checking

Every file is checked against official rules. We catch missing fields and bad syntax. YAML indentation errors are flagged right away. Kubernetes, Terraform, and Docker specs are all covered. API versions and labels are verified too. You get valid output every time you generate.

100% Private & Local

All tools run in your browser only. Your API keys never leave your machine. We do not use any tracking scripts. No data is sent to any server. Passwords and secrets stay on your device. Crypto operations use the Web Crypto API. Your privacy is fully protected at all times.

Secure Settings by Default

Configs use safe defaults out of the box. Containers run as non-root users. Root filesystems are set to read-only. Dangerous Linux capabilities are dropped. Network policies limit pod-to-pod traffic. TLS 1.3 is enabled for web servers. Security headers are added where needed.

Ready for CI/CD & Git

Output files are ready for your Git repo. Use them with ArgoCD, Flux, or GitHub Actions. Files use clear formatting and comments. Code review is easy for your team. Indentation and key order are consistent. Test in staging before going to production. Every file is clean and well-structured.

Infrastructure as Code

Store configs in Git alongside your code. Terraform modules include typed variables. Backend configs support remote state locking. Outputs work across multiple modules. Ansible playbooks use clear task steps. Chef and Puppet configs are also supported. Every file works with version control tools.

Monitoring & Tracing

Set up Prometheus with auto-discovery rules. Create Grafana dashboards with template variables. Add alerting rules with severity labels. Use OpenTelemetry for trace collection. Forward logs to Loki or Elasticsearch. Connect to Jaeger or Tempo for tracing. Monitor metrics, logs, and traces together.

Container & Docker Safety

Dockerfiles use multi-stage builds for small images. Base images are pinned to exact versions. Dev files are excluded from final images. Health checks are added for orchestrator use. Containers switch to non-root users. Docker Compose uses named volumes and networks. Resource limits are set in deploy configs.

Multiple Output Formats

Export as YAML, JSON, HCL, or TOML. Kubernetes uses YAML with proper separators. Terraform uses HCL with correct escaping. JSON output has consistent indentation. Copy to clipboard with one click. Preview output with syntax highlighting. Line numbers help you review quickly.