How to Install AWS CLI on macOS Using Homebrew

A Step-by-Step Guide to Enhancing Your macOS with AWS Command Line Interface.

Introduction

The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is a powerful tool that enables developers and system administrators to manage AWS services directly from the terminal. This article will guide you through the process of installing the AWS CLI on macOS using Homebrew, a popular package manager for macOS.

Introduction

Homebrew simplifies the installation of software on macOS, providing a straightforward method to install, uninstall, and manage packages. The AWS CLI is one of the many packages available through Homebrew, allowing users to easily set up their AWS environment on a macOS machine.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation of the AWS CLI using Homebrew, ensure you have the following:

• A macOS system
• Access to a terminal
• Homebrew installed on your macOS. If you don’t have Homebrew installed, you can install it by running the following command in your terminal:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"