aws
A lightweight command-line tool for accessing Amazon Web Services including EC2, S3, SQS, SDB, ELB, IAM, EBN, and RDS.
What is aws?
AWS is a command-line program that provides access to Amazon Web Services including EC2, S3, SQS, SDB, ELB, IAM, EBN, and RDS. It solves the problem of managing AWS resources through a simple, lightweight CLI tool without complex dependencies. Originally created when Amazon lacked a decent command-line interface, it became highly popular in the early AWS ecosystem.
Developers and system administrators who need a straightforward, minimal CLI tool for basic AWS operations without the overhead of larger SDKs or official tools.
Developers choose AWS for its extreme simplicity—it's a single-file executable with minimal setup—and its historical reliability as an early community solution for AWS management.
Overview
Easy command line access to Amazon EC2, S3, SQS, ELB, and SDB
Use Cases
Best For
- Quick AWS operations from the command line without installing large SDKs
- Scripting basic AWS tasks in shell environments
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