Lambda@Edge Cheat Sheet

Run code globally at CloudFront edges

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Event Types

Trigger Use
Viewer Request Modify incoming headers
Origin Request Rewrite URL before origin
Viewer Response Adjust caching headers
Origin Response Transform responses

Commands

aws lambda publish-layer-version
Publish layer
aws lambda create-function
Deploy entry
aws lambda add-permission
Allow CloudFront

Best Practices

Log execution, keep functions light, and track CloudWatch metrics.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep deployments small, monitor cold starts, and avoid long loops.
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