Description:
Plugin for AWS CLI to start and end sessions that connect to managed instances
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.2.835.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@awscloud |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Devops
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Tags:
aws
session-manager
cli
devops
infrastructure
remote-access
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Install:
brew install --cask session-manager-plugin
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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OpenSSH
– Standard SSH requires managing keys and opening ports, whereas Session Manager uses IAM and VPC endpoints for secure access.
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SSM Run Command
– Run Command executes one-off commands, while Session Manager provides interactive terminal sessions.
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1.2.814.0 |
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| Mar 20, 2026 7:34pm |
1.2.792.0 |
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| Feb 17, 2026 10:25pm |
1.2.779.0 |
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| Jul 3, 2024 10:37pm |
1.2.650.0 |
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| Jan 10, 2024 6:35pm |
1.2.553.0 |
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| Sep 4, 2023 8:03pm |
1.2.497.0 |
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| Apr 18, 2023 7:30am |
1.2.463.0 |
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| Mar 18, 2023 9:30pm |
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| Oct 17, 2022 1:36am |
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