Amazon CloudShell
AWS CloudShell is a browser-based terminal that enables users to manage and explore AWS resources directly from the AWS Management Console. Pre-authenticated, pre-installed with AWS CLI and dev tools, with 1 GB of persistent storage per region.
APIs
Amazon CloudShell API
API for creating and managing CloudShell environments — browser-based terminal sessions for AWS resource management.
Capabilities
Amazon CloudShell Cloud Shell Environment Management
Workflow for cloud shell environment management using Amazon CloudShell for Cloud Administrator personas.
Run with NaftikoFeatures
Sign in with AWS Console credentials — no additional authentication required.
Amazon Linux 2 environment with AWS CLI, SDKs, and development tools pre-installed.
Up to 1 GB of persistent storage per AWS region for scripts and configurations.
Running commands in CloudShell incurs no extra charges beyond standard AWS service fees.
Upload and download files directly from the browser.
Use Cases
Execute AWS CLI commands from any browser without local setup.
Run existing scripts with integrated AWS CLI documentation and auto-completion.
Reduce incident response times with seamless console-authenticated terminal access.
Provide consistent, pre-configured AWS environments for training and demonstrations.
Integrations
Launch directly from any AWS Console page with existing credentials.
Pre-installed and pre-configured AWS CLI for all service access.
CloudShell inherits permissions from the signed-in IAM user or role.
Upload files to and download files from S3 using CloudShell.