rolesanywhere-credential-helper ☆
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Description:
Manages getting temporary security credentials from IAM Roles Anywhere
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.7.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: aws security iam credentials devops
Install: brew install rolesanywhere-credential-helper
About:
This AWS credential helper enables applications and scripts to securely obtain temporary AWS credentials using IAM Roles Anywhere, eliminating the need for long-term access keys. It works by using X.509 certificates to authenticate and assume IAM roles, providing a more secure and manageable credential lifecycle. Its primary value is enabling workloads outside of AWS (like on-premises servers or CI/CD systems) to access AWS resources using short-lived, role-based credentials.
Key Features:
  • Securely retrieves temporary AWS credentials using X.509 certificates
  • Eliminates the need for long-term IAM user access keys
  • Integrates with IAM Roles Anywhere service for credential vending
  • Supports credential caching and automatic renewal
  • Provides a CLI tool for easy integration into scripts and automation
Use Cases:
  • Providing AWS access to on-premises applications and servers
  • Securing CI/CD pipelines that require AWS resource access
  • Enabling developers' local machines to assume specific IAM roles for development/testing
Alternatives:
  • aws-vault – Manages AWS credentials locally using secure keystores, but does not use IAM Roles Anywhere's certificate-based authentication.
  • aws-okta-processor – Focuses on SAML-based federation via Okta for AWS access, whereas rolesanywhere-credential-helper uses X.509 certificates.
Version History
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Dec 27, 2025 5:19pm 1.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 09db6f4b
Nov 24, 2025 8:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5dab7a3c
Oct 8, 2025 12:11pm 0 NEW 9c37d415
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