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Add a simple "how it works" explanation for the `aws_ec2_metadata` transform

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Description

It'd be nice to see a "Metadata retrieval" section under "How it works" in the aws_ec2_metadata transform documentation. Just something that links to the metadata API, mentions the new token method, and how the data is cached on an interval.

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Research direction

Start at the aws_ec2_metadata transform documentation and its “How it works” section. Review the AWS metadata API reference and document the token method and the interval used to cache data. Done means the page includes a clear “Metadata retrieval” section covering those points.

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Assessment

Tech stack
aws
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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