cli53 ☆

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Description:
Command-line tool for Amazon Route 53

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.8.25@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Devops

Tags: dns route53 aws cli devops networking

Install: brew install cli53

About:
cli53 is a command-line utility designed to manage Amazon Route 53 DNS zones and records efficiently. It allows users to import and export BIND-style zone files, making it easier to integrate with existing DNS workflows. The tool simplifies DNS management tasks by providing a streamlined interface for common Route 53 operations.

Key Features:

Import and export DNS zones using standard BIND format
Manage Route 53 records via intuitive CLI commands
Support for weighted, latency-based, and failover routing policies
Bulk updates and zone synchronization capabilities

Use Cases:

Migrating existing DNS zones from BIND servers to Route 53
Automating DNS record updates in CI/CD pipelines
Managing DNS infrastructure as code with version control

Alternatives:

aws-cli route53 – Native AWS CLI offers broader service coverage but requires more verbose commands for DNS operations
dnscontrol – Multi-provider DNS management with more complex configuration but greater cross-platform flexibility

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2025 3:06am		0	VERSION_BUMP	db602ace