AWS CLI MCP Server

Name: AWS CLI MCP Server
Author: musaddiq-dev

by musaddiq-devversion 0.1.2i★ 0iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.musaddiq-dev/aws-cli-mcp-server

How to install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Python MCP server for AWS CLI inspection and operations

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Developer tools

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 2/2 checks · Runs on your computer

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-cli": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_REGION": "your-value",
        "AWS_PROFILE": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use AWS CLI MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using AWS CLI MCP Server or shows a AWS CLI MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect AWS CLI MCP Server yet

AWS CLI MCP Server runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect AWS CLI MCP Server

Steps for Claude →You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Developer tools that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Sentry✓ ChatGPT
Front-End Checklist✓ ChatGPT
Compiler Explorer✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add aws-cli --env AWS_REGION=your-value --env AWS_PROFILE=your-value --env AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR=your-value --env AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION=your-value --env AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL=your-value -- uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server

Replace “your-value” with your key before pressing Enter

Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see AWS CLI MCP Server listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use AWS CLI MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using AWS CLI MCP Server or shows a AWS CLI MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the AWS CLI MCP Server settings, AWS_REGION, AWS_PROFILE, AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR, AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION, AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use AWS CLI MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using AWS CLI MCP Server or shows a AWS CLI MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

You need a AWS CLI MCP Server key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the AWS CLI MCP Server settings, AWS_REGION, AWS_PROFILE, AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR, AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION, AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use AWS CLI MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using AWS CLI MCP Server or shows a AWS CLI MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

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For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add aws-cli --env AWS_REGION=your-value --env AWS_PROFILE=your-value --env AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR=your-value --env AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION=your-value --env AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL=your-value -- uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-cli": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_REGION": "your-value",
        "AWS_PROFILE": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-cli": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_REGION": "your-value",
        "AWS_PROFILE": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "aws-cli": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_REGION": "your-value",
        "AWS_PROFILE": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION": "your-value",
        "AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Values you fill in

AWS_REGION env
Default AWS region
AWS_PROFILE env
AWS credentials profile
AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR env
Working directory for file operations
AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION env
Emit warnings for destructive-looking operations
AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL env
Application log level

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 0
Downloads per weeki: 24/wk
Licence i: No licence stated
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 0.1.2
Categoryi: Developer tools
Published to registryi: May 23, 2026
Code last changedi: May 23, 2026
Maker: musaddiq-dev
Packages: pypi: mdev-aws-mcp-server
Repo: musaddiq-dev/aws-cli-mcp-server
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account musaddiq-dev, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 6 months ago
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

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Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 0% of the other 5768 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 14% of the other 5768 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5768 servers in this category

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Common questions

Is AWS CLI MCP Server safe?

It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 6 months ago, and the latest version (0.1.2) reached the registry 6 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: REA, Netdata, Front-End Checklist

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README from the maker

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AWS MCP Server

A Python Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets MCP-compatible clients inspect and operate AWS through the AWS CLI. It supports command execution with validation, command suggestions, AWS region lookup, and caller identity checks.

Features

Execute AWS CLI commands without shell expansion, preserving quoted arguments with shell-style parsing
Suggest common AWS CLI commands from natural language requests
Return available AWS regions
Return the current caller identity
Support stdio transport for local MCP clients
Validate configuration and write logs to stderr plus a local log file

Safety Model

This server can execute AWS CLI commands using the credentials available to the process. It blocks shell operators by using subprocess.run(..., shell=False) and flags destructive-looking commands, but it cannot replace IAM least privilege or human review. Use scoped AWS profiles or roles, prefer non-production accounts for testing, and keep destructive commands on manual approval in your MCP client.

Requirements

Python 3.12+
AWS CLI v2 installed and available on PATH
AWS CLI authentication configured and configuration through an AWS profile, IAM Identity Center/SSO, environment variables, an IAM role, or another AWS-supported credential provider
MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP host

Installation

When published to PyPI, install or run the server like a standard Python MCP package:

uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server

For local development from source:

git clone https://github.com/musaddiq-dev/aws-cli-mcp-server.git

cd aws-cli-mcp-server python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate pip install -e .

Configuration

Before running this server, install the AWS CLI using the official AWS CLI install guide, then configure credentials using the official AWS CLI sign-in guide and AWS CLI configuration guide. AWS recommends short-term credentials where possible; avoid long-term IAM user keys unless your use case requires them.

Copy the example environment file and adjust values as needed.

cp .env.example .env

Variable	Description	Default
`AWS_REGION`	Default AWS region	`us-east-1`
`AWS_PROFILE`	AWS credentials profile	`default`
`AWS_MCP_WORKING_DIR`	Working directory for file operations	`/tmp/aws-mcp-work`
`AWS_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRMATION`	Emit warnings for destructive-looking operations	`true`
`AWS_MCP_LOG_LEVEL`	Application log level	`INFO`

Running

mdev-aws-mcp-server

From a local checkout before PyPI publication, run:

python -m aws_mcp_server.server

MCP Client Configuration

For published installs, prefer uvx. MCP servers using stdio must write protocol messages only to stdout; this server writes logs to stderr and a local file under ~/.aws-mcp-server/logs.

Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf / Cline

Most MCP clients accept this mcpServers JSON shape:

"mcpServers": { "aws": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["mdev-aws-mcp-server"], "env": { "AWS_PROFILE": "default", "AWS_REGION": "us-east-1" } } } }

For local development from this repository, use the installed console script path instead:

"mcpServers": { "aws": { "command": "/absolute/path/to/aws-cli-mcp-server/.venv/bin/mdev-aws-mcp-server", "args": [], "env": { "AWS_PROFILE": "default", "AWS_REGION": "us-east-1" } } } }

Claude Code CLI

claude mcp add aws --env AWS_PROFILE=default --env AWS_REGION=us-east-1 -- uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server

VS Code MCP

VS Code uses the same command/args/env model in its MCP configuration:

"servers": { "aws": { "type": "stdio", "command": "uvx", "args": ["mdev-aws-mcp-server"], "env": { "AWS_PROFILE": "default", "AWS_REGION": "us-east-1" } } } }

Tools

Tool	Purpose	Safety
`call_aws`	Execute an AWS CLI command	Can modify AWS resources
`suggest_aws_commands`	Suggest common AWS CLI commands	Read-only
`get_aws_regions`	List AWS regions	Read-only
`get_caller_identity`	Return current AWS identity	Read-only

Development

pip install -e .

pip install -e '.[dev]' pytest ruff check . ruff format . pyright

Smoke Check

python -m py_compile src/aws_mcp_server/server.py src/aws_mcp_server/config.py src/aws_mcp_server/aws/executor.py

python -m pytest

Manual AWS check, if credentials are configured:

aws sts get-caller-identity

Distribution

This server is published through the standard Python MCP distribution path:

PyPI package: mdev-aws-mcp-server
MCP Registry name: io.github.musaddiq-dev/aws-cli-mcp-server
Runtime hint: uvx
Transport: stdio

The mcp-name marker at the top of this README is required for MCP Registry ownership verification. Users should prefer uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server in local MCP client configurations.

Security Notes

Do not commit .env, AWS credentials, profiles, access keys, or account-specific outputs.
Use least-privilege IAM permissions for the profile or role running this server.
Keep call_aws on explicit manual approval in your MCP client.
Do not expose this server over a network without adding authentication, TLS, and network controls.
Review generated command suggestions before executing them.

License

MIT

AWS CLI MCP Server

Overview

What you can do with it

Install

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key

Click this button to open Cursor

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a AWS CLI MCP Server key

Click this button to open VS Code

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

Values you fill in

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Alternatives

REA

Netdata

Front-End Checklist

README from the maker

AWS MCP Server

Features

Safety Model

Requirements

Installation

Configuration

Running

MCP Client Configuration

Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf / Cline

Claude Code CLI

VS Code MCP

Tools

Development

Smoke Check

Distribution

Security Notes

License