Install AWS CLI on macOS | DevOps Compass

This article is for those looking for a detailed and straightforward guide on installing AWS CLI on macOS.

The AWS CLI is a single tool for managing AWS services. With just one tool download, you can control many AWS services from the command line and automate them with scripts.

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We will be using the iTerm2 terminal emulator.

Download the AWS CLI installer using the command:

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curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/AWSCLIV2.pkg" -o "AWSCLIV2.pkg"

Install AWS CLI on macOS - Step 1

Let’s start the AWS CLI installation using the command:

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sudo installer -pkg AWSCLIV2.pkg -target /

Install AWS CLI on macOS - Step 2

Specify the password for the account and press “Enter”.

Install AWS CLI on macOS - Step 3

Now you can see the location of the executable file with the command:

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which aws

Install AWS CLI on macOS - Step 4

You can now view the installed version of AWS CLI using the command:

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aws --version

Install AWS CLI on macOS - Step 5

Everything is ready to use the AWS CLI.

Install AWS CLI on macOS - Step 6

You can read more about how to configure AWS CLI in my guide Configure AWS CLI.

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