aws-shell ☆

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Description:
Integrated shell for working with the AWS CLI

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.2.2@8 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: aws cli shell cloud devops productivity

Install: brew install aws-shell

About:
aws-shell provides an integrated, interactive shell environment that combines AWS CLI commands with command-line editing, auto-completion, and inline documentation. It enhances productivity by reducing context switching between terminal windows and documentation. The tool is designed to streamline cloud infrastructure management for developers and DevOps engineers.

Key Features:

Interactive shell with auto-completion for AWS services and commands
Inline documentation and help text accessible during sessions
Command history and line editing capabilities
Support for multiple AWS profiles and regions

Use Cases:

Rapid prototyping and testing of AWS CLI commands with real-time feedback
Exploring AWS services and their available options without leaving the terminal
Streamlining repetitive cloud infrastructure tasks and workflows

Alternatives:

aws-cli – Standard AWS CLI provides direct command execution but lacks the interactive shell environment and enhanced completion of aws-shell
boto3 – Python SDK offers programmatic AWS access but requires writing code, whereas aws-shell provides interactive command-line usage

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: libyaml, python@3.14

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 5, 2025 9:56pm	8	VERSION_BUMP	a9234ca9
Sep 13, 2025 7:42am	7	VERSION_BUMP	70db684e
Oct 12, 2024 6:29pm	6	VERSION_BUMP	bf9f2e44
Oct 12, 2024 1:35pm	6	VERSION_BUMP	ff2edf21