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aws-cdk for Mac

AWS Cloud Development Kit - framework for defining AWS infra as code

Quick answer: aws-cdk is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install aws-cdk. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,684 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What aws-cdk is

aws-cdk is a DevOps tool for macOS: AWS Cloud Development Kit - framework for defining AWS infra as code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk.

How to install aws-cdk

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install aws-cdk.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install aws-cdk on Mac?

Run brew install aws-cdk in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is aws-cdk open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does aws-cdk run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is aws-cdk?

It was installed 1,684 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #735 in this catalogue.

What version of aws-cdk is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1146.1.