AWS CodeCommit
Private Git repositories
Managed, private Git repositories, encrypted by default with IAM-based permissions; it was closed to new customers in July 2024, but AWS later reopened it.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?A little
- Serverless
- In examsDVA
Think of it asLike a safe for the team's drafts kept right inside the AWS building, accessed with an employee badge (IAM).
When to use it
✓ Use it when
You need Git repos inside AWS, with IAM permissions and direct CodePipeline integration.
✗ Avoid it when
You need pull requests, reviews, a community, and a rich ecosystem → GitHub / GitLab.
Common uses
- Internal repos for environments that require data to stay in AWS
- Trigger source for CodePipeline
- Store infrastructure configuration code under IAM control
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Charged per active user per month, each with a storage and request allowance; usage beyond the allowance costs extra.
