NPM package - CJS

In this guide you will learn how to set up the @sentry/aws-serverless SDK for AWS Lambda functions running in CommonJS (CJS) mode. This installation method allows you to fully customize your Sentry SDK setup while also being able to tree-shake, transpile and bundle the SDK Code. However, you need to modify your code and deploy the Sentry dependencies alongside your function code. If you're looking for the most simple way to set up Sentry, you might want to use the Lambda Layer instead.

1. Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• You have a lambda function that is running in CommonJS (CJS) mode, using require syntax.
• You're able to deploy dependencies (i.e. node_modules) alongside your function code to AWS Lambda.

2. Install

Install the @sentry/aws-serverless SDK using a package manager of your choice:

npm install @sentry/aws-serverless

npm install @sentry/aws-serverless @sentry/profiling-node

3. Configure

Initialize and configure the SDK in your Lambda function Code. Call Sentry.init outside of the handler function to avoid re-initializing the SDK on every invocation. Also, add the Sentry.wrapHandler wrapper around your function to automatically catch errors and performance data:

const Sentry = require("@sentry/aws-serverless");
const { nodeProfilingIntegration } = require("@sentry/profiling-node");

Sentry.init({
  dsn: "__PUBLIC_DSN__",
  integrations: [nodeProfilingIntegration()],
  // Add Tracing by setting tracesSampleRate and adding integration
  // Set tracesSampleRate to 1.0 to capture 100% of transactions
  // We recommend adjusting this value in production
  tracesSampleRate: 1.0,
  // Set sampling rate for profiling - this is relative to tracesSampleRate
  profilesSampleRate: 1.0,
});

exports.handler = Sentry.wrapHandler(async (event, context) => {
  // Your handler code
});

That's it - make sure to re-deploy your function and you're all set!

Using the v7 SDK

The instructions above are written for SDK version 8 (the most recent version). In SDK versions prior to version 8, the @sentry/aws-serverless package was called @sentry/serverless. If you are using an older version, you can follow this guide but replace the package with @sentry/serverless.