awscli
Installation
SKILL.md
AWS CLI
The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) enables programmatic management of AWS resources, with first-class support for AWS IAM Identity Center and credential automation.
When to Use
- Scripting & Automating AWS Operations: Managing cloud resources from shell scripts and CI/CD runners via
aws. - Querying AWS Resources with JMESPath: Filtering and extracting precise JSON properties using
--query. - High-Speed S3 File Synchronization: Syncing gigabytes of assets with parallel multi-part transfers (
aws s3 sync). - AssumeRole & Temporary Credential Management: Generating STS temporary tokens for secure script execution.
Quick Start
# Install v2
curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/AWSCLIV2.pkg" -o "AWSCLIV2.pkg"
sudo installer -pkg AWSCLIV2.pkg -target /