AWS Resource Explorer
Search resources across all Regions
Search AWS resources by name, tag, and type across multiple Regions (and multiple accounts via Organizations) from a single search box, backed by an automatically maintained index.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Serverless
Think of it asLike the search box on your phone: type a name and find the file no matter which folder it's in.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
You don't remember which Region/account a resource is in and need a quick inventory.
✗ Avoid it when
Need configuration history and compliance checks → AWS Config.
Common uses
- Find every EC2 instance tagged project=abc
- Find forgotten resources in unfamiliar Regions
- Inventory resources across many accounts
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: No separate charge.
