aws-auth ☆

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Description:
Allows you to programmatically authenticate into AWS accounts through IAM roles

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.2.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: aws authentication iam cli security

Install: brew install aws-auth

About:
aws-auth is a CLI utility that simplifies obtaining temporary AWS credentials by assuming IAM roles. It manages the entire authentication flow, including MFA prompts and credential caching, to provide a seamless experience. This tool is ideal for users who need to switch between multiple AWS accounts and environments frequently.

Key Features:

Automated IAM role assumption with MFA support
Secure credential caching and session management
Simple configuration via local files
Seamless integration with AWS CLI and SDKs

Use Cases:

Switching between development, staging, and production AWS accounts
Granting temporary elevated access for administrative tasks
Automating scripts that require cross-account AWS access

Alternatives:

aws-vault – aws-vault is a more robust solution that stores credentials in secure OS-specific keychains, whereas aws-auth focuses on simplicity and direct role assumption.
Leapp – Leapp offers a GUI-based experience for cloud access, while aws-auth is a CLI-first tool.

License: MIT

Dependencies: node

Bottles available for: arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, x86_64_linux

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