AWS TypeScript CLI

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How-To Guides ​

Problem-oriented guides for specific tasks with the AWS TypeScript CLI.

Problem-Solving Approach ​

These guides address specific scenarios you may encounter when working with
AWS. Each guide provides concrete solutions with step-by-step instructions
and troubleshooting guidance.

Available How-To Guides ​

Configuration ​

Setting up AWS configuration files, SSO sessions, and profile management for
CLI usage.

Scenarios Covered:

  • Creating SSO session configurations
  • Managing multiple AWS accounts and regions
  • Troubleshooting profile discovery issues
  • Converting legacy credentials to SSO

Authentication ​

Resolving authentication issues, token management, and credential validation workflows.

Scenarios Covered:

  • Fixing SSO login failures and browser issues
  • Resolving expired token warnings
  • Managing credential cache corruption
  • Switching between multiple authenticated profiles

Design Principles Applied ​

The solutions in these guides reflect the project's quality standards:

  • Fail-fast validation - Early detection of configuration issues with
    clear error messages
  • Graceful degradation - Partial functionality when some profiles are
    misconfigured
  • Error handling - User-friendly messages with actionable
    resolution steps
  • SOLID principles - Each service has single responsibility with clear boundaries

Problem Categories ​

Configuration Problems ​

  • Malformed AWS config files
  • Missing SSO session definitions
  • Profile inheritance issues
  • Region and output format configuration

Authentication Problems ​

  • SSO login failures
  • Token expiry and refresh
  • Credential validation errors
  • Multi-profile authentication state

Integration Problems ​

  • AWS CLI version compatibility
  • Browser-based SSO flow issues
  • Network connectivity problems
  • Cache corruption and cleanup

When to Use How-To Guides ​

  • You have a specific problem that needs immediate resolution
  • You're troubleshooting authentication or configuration issues
  • You need to implement a particular workflow or setup
  • You're migrating from existing AWS CLI configurations

Relationship to Other Documentation ​

  • Start with Tutorials for foundational understanding
  • Use How-To Guides for specific problem-solving
  • Reference Commands for flag and option details
  • Explore Architecture for deeper system understanding

Each how-to guide includes links to relevant reference documentation and
architectural explanations for context.