session-manager-plugin ☆
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Description:
Plugin for AWS CLI to start and end sessions that connect to managed instances
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2.792.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @awscloud  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: aws session-manager cli devops infrastructure remote-access
Install: brew install --cask session-manager-plugin
About:
The Session Manager Plugin is a required component for the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) to interact with AWS Systems Manager Session Manager. It enables secure, browser-based shell access and command-line terminal access to Amazon EC2 instances and on-premises servers without needing to open inbound ports or manage SSH keys. This plugin facilitates managed remote sessions for operational tasks, troubleshooting, and compliance auditing.
Key Features:
  • Secure remote access without inbound ports or SSH key management
  • Session logging and audit trails to Amazon S3 or CloudWatch Logs
  • IAM-based access control for granular user permissions
  • Browser-based shell access through the AWS Management Console
Use Cases:
  • Troubleshooting production EC2 instances without exposing SSH ports
  • Automated administrative tasks on managed instances via CLI
  • Compliance auditing with session recording and log retention
Alternatives:
  • OpenSSH – Standard SSH requires managing keys and opening ports, whereas Session Manager uses IAM and VPC endpoints for secure access.
  • SSM Run Command – Run Command executes one-off commands, while Session Manager provides interactive terminal sessions.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 20, 2026 7:34pm 1.2.792.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d2c81a63
Feb 17, 2026 10:25pm 1.2.779.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8f4ea43e
Jul 3, 2024 10:37pm 1.2.650.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d865ef06
Jan 10, 2024 6:35pm 1.2.553.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d3dffba
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