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aws-iam-authenticator

A tool to use AWS IAM credentials to authenticate to a Kubernetes cluster

  • authentication-tool
  • CLI
  • SECURITY
  • CLOUD
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 30, 2026 description in en

Description

Kubernetes clusters can authenticate users through AWS IAM credentials with an authenticator helper. It is useful for administrators and developers accessing EKS or IAM-integrated Kubernetes environments.

This participates in cluster login and authorization flows. Protect AWS credentials and verify the target cluster context before running Kubernetes commands.

How to run

aws-iam-authenticator

Commands: aws-iam-authenticator

Permissions

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