aws-rotate-key ☆
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Description:
Easily rotate your AWS access key
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: aws security cli credentials automation
Install: brew install aws-rotate-key
About:
aws-rotate-key is a command-line utility designed to simplify the process of rotating AWS IAM user access keys. It automates the creation of a new key, updates local AWS credentials files, and handles the deactivation and deletion of the old key, reducing manual steps and potential errors.
Key Features:
  • Automates the creation of new access keys
  • Updates local AWS CLI configuration files automatically
  • Safely deactivates and deletes the previous key
  • Simple, single-command operation
Use Cases:
  • Routine security compliance for IAM user credentials
  • Emergency rotation of compromised access keys
  • Simplifying AWS key management for developers
Alternatives:
  • AWS CLI – Manual key rotation using multiple AWS CLI commands is more error-prone and time-consuming.
  • aws-vault – aws-vault is a broader credential management tool, whereas aws-rotate-key focuses specifically on the rotation task.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Oct 10, 2025 3:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a672411d
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