How to Effectively List AWS Managed Policies for CodeCommit Using AWS CLI

Discover how to list AWS managed policies related to CodeCommit using AWS CLI with our step-by-step guide.
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How to Effectively List AWS Managed Policies for CodeCommit Using AWS CLI

If you've been working with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and specifically with CodeCommit, you might find yourself in need of listing specific managed policies associated with it. The challenge, however, is that the AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) command to list these policies doesn't provide an easy way to filter results. Instead, it typically returns all available policies, which can be overwhelming.

In this guide, we’ll guide you through the process of listing managed policies specifically for CodeCommit using the AWS CLI in a straightforward manner.

Understanding the Problem

You want to retrieve a list of specific AWS managed policies related to CodeCommit, rather than sifting through a potentially long list of all policies. For instance, you might be interested in policies like:

AWSCodeCommitFullAccess

AWSCodeCommitPowerUser

AWSCodeCommitReadOnly

Having access to just the relevant policies can save time and enhance your productivity, especially if you are working in a larger AWS environment.

Solution Overview

The command you will need to execute to filter managed policies related to CodeCommit uses the aws iam list-policies command along with a specific --query parameter.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Open your command line interface: Make sure that you have the AWS CLI installed and properly configured with the necessary permissions to run IAM-related commands.

Use the following command:

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Here’s what this command does:

aws iam list-policies: This part of the command fetches all the IAM managed policies.

--query: This option allows you to filter the output based on specific conditions.

Policies[?starts_with(PolicyName,AWSCodeCommit)]: This query checks each policy's name and filters it to return only those that start with AWSCodeCommit.

Important Considerations

Permissions: Ensure that the AWS account you are using has the necessary permissions for listing policies. If you encounter access issues, you may need to speak with your AWS administrator.

Installation: The AWS CLI must be installed on your machine, and you should be authenticated using your AWS credentials.

Output Format: The command returns the filtered policies in JSON format. You can adjust the output format to text or a table using the --output parameter if preferred.

Conclusion

Listing specific managed policies related to CodeCommit can streamline your AWS management tasks. By utilizing the aws iam list-policies command with the appropriate filters, you can effectively focus on the policies most relevant to your needs.

Feel free to experiment with the command and explore other ways to query or filter policies. Happy coding in the cloud with AWS CodeCommit!