kafkactl-aws-plugin ☆
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Description:
AWS Plugin for kafkactl
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: kafka aws msk devops cli
Install: brew install kafkactl-aws-plugin
About:
This Homebrew formula installs the AWS plugin for kafkactl, extending the CLI tool's capabilities to manage Kafka clusters on Amazon MSK. It enables authentication and interaction with AWS-managed Kafka brokers directly from the terminal. This plugin is essential for DevOps engineers and developers working in AWS environments.
Key Features:
  • Seamless integration with kafkactl CLI
  • Support for AWS IAM authentication
  • Simplifies management of Amazon MSK clusters
Use Cases:
  • Managing topics and consumer groups on Amazon MSK
  • Automating Kafka cluster administration in CI/CD pipelines
  • Performing secure, credential-free operations via IAM roles
Alternatives:
  • kafka-cli – A generic CLI tool that requires manual configuration for AWS IAM auth, whereas this plugin handles it natively.
  • aws-cli kafka commands – Lower-level commands that are less intuitive for daily Kafka operations compared to kafkactl's syntax.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 3:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a5cd6d5
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