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

What it does

Python MCP server for AWS CLI inspection and operations

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key No key needed
Category Developer tools

Install

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

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 14, 2026

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

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a Claude chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server AWS CLI MCP Server for Claude on this computer, in this order: 1) Check uv with uv --version. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): { "mcpServers": { "aws-cli": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "mdev-aws-mcp-server" ] } } } 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) No key is needed. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the AWS CLI MCP Server tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

1
Install uv (if you don’t have it)
Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter
uv --version
- A version number such as uv … = installed, skip this step
- "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
How to open Terminal
Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter
Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open
Not installed: uv has no click-through installer. Copy the one-line command for your system (macOS or Windows) from uv’s official page into Terminal · no separate Python install needed; uv downloads it when required
Open the uv download page ↗
When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: uv --version
Install once; it works for everything that needs uv
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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

5 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

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

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

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 →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 →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →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
Compiler Explorer✓ ChatGPT
GitDiagram✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a Claude Code chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server AWS CLI MCP Server for Claude Code on this computer, in this order: 1) Check uv with uv --version. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): claude mcp add --scope user aws-cli -- uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) No key is needed. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the AWS CLI MCP Server tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

1
Install uv (if you don’t have it)
Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter
uv --version
- A version number such as uv … = installed, skip this step
- "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
How to open Terminal
Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter
Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open
Not installed: uv has no click-through installer. Copy the one-line command for your system (macOS or Windows) from uv’s official page into Terminal · no separate Python install needed; uv downloads it when required
Open the uv download page ↗
When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: uv --version
Install once; it works for everything that needs uv
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add --scope user aws-cli -- uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server

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

5 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

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

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

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

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a Cursor chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server AWS CLI MCP Server for Cursor on this computer, in this order: 1) Check uv with uv --version. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): { "mcpServers": { "aws-cli": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "mdev-aws-mcp-server" ] } } } 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) No key is needed. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the AWS CLI MCP Server tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

1
Install uv (if you don’t have it)
Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter
uv --version
- A version number such as uv … = installed, skip this step
- "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
How to open Terminal
Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter
Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open
Not installed: uv has no click-through installer. Copy the one-line command for your system (macOS or Windows) from uv’s official page into Terminal · no separate Python install needed; uv downloads it when required
Open the uv download page ↗
When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: uv --version
Install once; it works for everything that needs uv
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
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

5 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

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

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

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

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a VS Code chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server AWS CLI MCP Server for VS Code on this computer, in this order: 1) Check uv with uv --version. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): { "servers": { "aws-cli": { "type": "stdio", "command": "uvx", "args": [ "mdev-aws-mcp-server" ] } } } 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) No key is needed. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the AWS CLI MCP Server tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

1
Install uv (if you don’t have it)
Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter
uv --version
- A version number such as uv … = installed, skip this step
- "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
How to open Terminal
Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter
Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open
Not installed: uv has no click-through installer. Copy the one-line command for your system (macOS or Windows) from uv’s official page into Terminal · no separate Python install needed; uv downloads it when required
Open the uv download page ↗
When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: uv --version
Install once; it works for everything that needs uv
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
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

5 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

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

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

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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JSON settings are under “For developers” below

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For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user aws-cli -- uvx mdev-aws-mcp-server

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-cli": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-cli": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "aws-cli": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

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: MIT
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 15, 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
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses MIT
– 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

Discussion

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Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 0% of the other 5906 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 13% of the other 5906 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5906 servers in this category

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Common questions

Is AWS CLI MCP Server safe?

It passed 3 of 3 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: GitDiagram, Appllama, Cloudflare MCP, Omnara, Repowise

Similar alternatives

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Install

GitDiagram — Runs in the cloud, nothing to install · No key needed
Appllama — Runs in the cloud, nothing to install · No key needed
Cloudflare MCP — Runs in the cloud, nothing to install · No key needed · In Claude’s directory
Omnara — Runs in the cloud, nothing to install · No key needed
Repowise — Cloud or install on your computer · No key needed

README from the maker

Open the README

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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

What it does

Install

Install uv (if you don’t have it)

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 uv (if you don’t have it)

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install uv (if you don’t have it)

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install uv (if you don’t have it)

Click this button to open VS Code

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

Similar alternatives

GitDiagram

Appllama

Cloudflare MCP

Omnara

Repowise

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