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Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI for Mac

Plugin for AWS CLI to start and end sessions that connect to managed instances

Quick answer: Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask session-manager-plugin. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 14,906 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI is

Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI is a DevOps tool for macOS: plugin for AWS CLI to start and end sessions that connect to managed instances.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI

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

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 Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI on Mac?

Run brew install --cask session-manager-plugin in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI?

It was installed 14,906 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #143 in this catalogue.

What version of Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.896.0.