Packer EBS Builder

Purpose-built for DevOps and cloud teams, this tool configures AWS EBS-backed AMI builds using Packer templates. It captures essential inputs such as region, base_ami_id, instance_type, and EBS size, while supporting optional settings like volume_type and KMS-based encryption. The system generates a valid Packer JSON template and can run a dry-run to estimate build duration and required permissions. This enables teams to start from a reproducible baseline and to audit templates before execution. Conceptually, users supply parameters, the tool validates constraints (region support, base AMI compatibility, encryption-KMS consistency), and it outputs a ready-to-use template alongside a recommended AMI name and deployment hints. The solution emphasizes cost awareness by estimating EBS storage costs and potential snapshot charges, assisting budgeting and multi-account planning. It also supports exporting the generated template to CI pipelines or Terraform-driven workflows, improving integration across release processes. Audience benefits include faster onboarding of image pipelines, improved change control, and consistent image baselines across environments. Unique value lies in domain-aware validation, region-specific pricing context, and structured outputs tailored for automation, audits, and scalable cloud deployment.