Description:
Securely store and access AWS credentials in development environments
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 7.8.4@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
aws
security
credentials
devops
cli
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Install:
brew install aws-vault
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About:
aws-vault is a tool for securely storing and accessing AWS credentials in development environments. It uses the operating system's secure credential store to encrypt credentials at rest, preventing them from being stored in plaintext. The tool can also assume IAM roles and manage temporary security credentials, improving security posture for AWS access.
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Key Features:
- Securely stores AWS credentials using OS-native keychains
- Assumes IAM roles to generate temporary credentials
- Prevents credentials from being exposed in environment variables or config files
- Supports MFA devices for enhanced security
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Use Cases:
- Managing multiple AWS accounts and roles securely
- Developing applications that require AWS API access without exposing long-term credentials
- Automating AWS CLI operations with temporary credentials
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Alternatives:
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aws-cli
– The official AWS CLI can store credentials but lacks the secure keychain integration and role assumption workflow of aws-vault
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okta-aws-cli
– Okta-specific tool for AWS access, requires Okta integration whereas aws-vault works with standard AWS credentials
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