dynamodb-local
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Description:
Development tool for DynamoDB
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2026-01-18@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @AWSDynamoDB  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: aws dynamodb database development testing offline
Install: brew install --cask dynamodb-local
About:
DynamoDB Local is a downloadable software development kit that enables offline development and testing of applications using Amazon DynamoDB. It simulates the DynamoDB service environment on your local machine, allowing you to develop and test applications without incurring costs or requiring network connectivity. This tool is essential for verifying application logic and performing integration tests before deploying to the cloud.
Key Features:
  • Offline development and testing capability
  • Feature-complete simulation of the DynamoDB service
  • Supports all DynamoDB API operations locally
  • Enables cost-free local testing without AWS charges
Use Cases:
  • Developing and testing applications without internet access
  • Unit and integration testing of DynamoDB-dependent code
  • Debugging database interactions before cloud deployment
Alternatives:
  • LocalStack – LocalStack provides a more comprehensive AWS service emulator, while DynamoDB Local focuses solely on DynamoDB functionality
Version History
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Jan 20, 2026 6:53am 2026-01-18 0 VERSION_BUMP d56527f0
Jan 12, 2026 7:05pm 2026-01-09 0 VERSION_BUMP ac0e25f9
Sep 12, 2025 9:45pm 2025-09-11 0 VERSION_BUMP 612570c7