Amazon ECS Express Mode now supports custom task definitions
Amazon ECS Express Mode now allows the use of custom task definitions, enabling users to leverage existing configurations and advanced customizations with its simplified deployment experience. This integration allows for the reuse of task definitions across CI/CD pipelines and IaC workflows, maintaining established operational practices. This feature is now available in all AWS Regions and supports integration with observability, security, and logging tools.
- →ECS Express Mode now supports custom task definitions
- →Extend Express Mode with advanced task definition capabilities
- →Feature available in all AWS Regions
Features (1) ›
- ECS Express Mode now supports custom task definitions
Amazon ECS Express Mode now supports custom task definitions, providing flexibility to use existing ECS application configurations and advanced task-level customizations. This enables the reuse of task definitions from existing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows while maintaining established operational practices.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Extend Express Mode with advanced task definition capabilities
Users can now extend ECS Express Mode services with advanced capabilities such as observability and security sidecars, custom container health checks, ulimits and Linux runtime settings, and FireLens for custom log routing. This update allows for greater customization and integration with existing operational tools.
Notes (1) ›
- Feature available in all AWS Regions
This update is available in all AWS Regions and can be accessed through the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, AWS SDKs, or infrastructure-as-code tools. Documentation and a walkthrough are available for getting started.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/amazon-ecs-express-mode-custom-task-def/