Complete AWS CLI keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 9 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
AWS CLI is a popular DevOps/CLI tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 9 AWS CLI shortcuts across 1 categories: Key Commands. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| aws configure | Configure |
| aws s3 ls | List S3 buckets |
| aws s3 cp [src] [dst] | S3 copy |
| aws s3 sync [src] [dst] | S3 sync |
| aws ec2 describe-instances | List EC2 |
| aws ecs list-services | List ECS |
| aws lambda list-functions | List Lambda |
| aws cloudformation deploy | CF deploy |
| aws sts get-caller-identity | Check identity |
The most essential AWS CLI shortcuts are: aws configure (Configure), aws s3 ls (List S3 buckets), aws s3 cp [src] [dst] (S3 copy). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
AWS CLI has 9 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while AWS CLI is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The AWS CLI shortcut for configure is aws configure.
Start with the essentials: Learn aws configure (Configure) and aws s3 ls (List S3 buckets) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Key Commands category first.
CLI tip: Create shell aliases for the commands you use most. Combine them with these shortcuts for maximum efficiency.