AWS Assume Role Helper
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This is a simple CLI utility for AWS role switching
This is a straightforward CLI utility designed to simplify the process of switching between various AWS roles.
Benefits of Working with AWS Accounts and Users
It is beneficial when you work with various AWS accounts or users.
Additionally, this utility proves useful when you are developing AWS resources locally. This includes scenarios such as creating an application that will operate on EC2 or executing a Lambda function locally using AWS SAM.
You can conveniently switch to a role that your EC2 instance or Lambda function will assume in AWS.
Understanding the Functionality of This Command
This command modifies your AWS credentials file, located at ~/.aws/credentials. If a default role is specified in that file, it will be temporarily stored as a role.
The assumed role is then passed to the default role
The assumed role is then passed into the default role, allowing you to start using it right away.
