awscli

library1.46.0pypypi✓ verified 25d ago

The AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) is a tool that enables users to interact with AWS services using command-line commands. The current version is 1.44.68, with regular updates to introduce new features and address issues.

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pip install awscli

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · AWSCLI

awscli

awspythonv1.46.0

Install

5.7s avg

Import

50ms

Disk

162MB

Pass rate

10/ 10

Env Coverage10 / 10

glibc

3.9–3.13

musl

3.9–3.13

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v1.46.0 · pip install

no network on importno background threads

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 0.0s · import 0.040s · 181.7MB

glibc

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 5.7s · import 0.040s · 183MB

162MB installed

● package 162MB

Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

awscli

✓ import awscli

Ensure the AWS CLI is installed and accessible in your environment

This script configures the AWS CLI and lists all S3 buckets in your AWS account.

import os # Configure AWS CLI os.system('aws configure') # Example: List S3 buckets os.system('aws s3 ls')

aws --version

Debug

Known issues

breakingAWS CLI v2 introduced breaking changes compared to v1, including different default output formats and authentication mechanisms.

fix

Review the AWS CLI v2 migration guide to update scripts and configurations accordingly.

affects: 2.x.x

deprecatedAWS CLI v1 is in maintenance mode, with no new features being added.

fix

Consider upgrading to AWS CLI v2 to take advantage of new features and improvements.

affects: 1.x.x

gotchaInstalling AWS CLI via pip may lead to version conflicts with other Python packages.

fix

Use the official AWS CLI installers for your operating system to avoid dependency issues.

affects: All

gotchaAWS CLI commands may change or be deprecated over time.

fix

Regularly consult the AWS CLI command reference to ensure your scripts use current commands.

affects: All

Errors

Common errors & fixes

command not found: aws

The AWS CLI executable is not in your system's PATH environment variable, or the installation was incomplete.

fix

Add the AWS CLI installation directory (e.g., ~/.local/bin or /usr/local/bin) to your system's PATH and restart your terminal, or reinstall the AWS CLI.

Unable to locate credentials

The AWS CLI cannot find valid authentication credentials in the expected locations (e.g., ~/.aws/credentials, environment variables, IAM roles).

fix

Run `aws configure` to set up your AWS Access Key ID, AWS Secret Access Key, default region, and output format. Alternatively, set `AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID` and `AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY` environment variables.

An error occurred (AccessDenied) when calling the <OPERATION-NAME> operation: Access Denied

The authenticated AWS IAM user or role lacks the necessary permissions to perform the requested AWS operation, or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required but not provided.

fix

Verify the IAM policies attached to your user or role to ensure they grant the required permissions. If MFA is enabled, generate and use temporary credentials with an MFA token.

You must specify a region.

The AWS CLI requires an AWS region to execute commands, but no default region is configured, or it's not explicitly provided in the command.

fix

Configure a default region by running `aws configure set region <your-region>`, set the `AWS_DEFAULT_REGION` environment variable, or include `--region <your-region>` in your AWS CLI command.

fatal error: Could not connect to the endpoint URL: "https://..."

The AWS CLI is unable to establish a network connection to the specified AWS service endpoint, often due to an incorrect region, network connectivity issues (firewall, proxy), or an invalid endpoint URL.

fix

Verify your configured region (e.g., `us-east-1`), check your network connectivity, firewall rules, and proxy settings. Ensure your AWS CLI is up to date.

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Version history

1.46.0latest on PyPI · released Aug 5, 2026

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Dependencies

botocorerequiredProvides the low-level functionality shared between the Python SDK and the AWS CLI

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/aws/aws-cli ↗

packagehttps://pypi.org/project/awscli/ ↗

homepagehttp://aws.amazon.com/cli/ ↗

changeloghttps://github.com/aws/aws-cli/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.rst ↗