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For dates, additional details, and information on how to migrate,
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AWS CLI v1 (Maintenance Mode)
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This repository contains the **AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) version 1** codebase and documentation.

If you are looking for **AWS CLI v2**, please visit the `v2 branch <https://github.com/aws/aws-cli/tree/v2>`_.
AWS CLI v2 is the recommended version for most users.

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Which version should I use?
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- **Use AWS CLI v2** if you are new to the CLI or starting a new project.
- **Use AWS CLI v1** only if you have an existing workflow that depends on it.
- AWS CLI v1 will enter **maintenance mode on July 15, 2026**, and will receive only critical fixes.


Getting Started
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