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aws-nuke for Mac

Nuke a whole AWS account and delete all its resources

Quick answer: aws-nuke is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install aws-nuke. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 378 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What aws-nuke is

aws-nuke is a DevOps tool for macOS: nuke a whole AWS account and delete all its resources.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install aws-nuke

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install aws-nuke.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install aws-nuke on Mac?

Run brew install aws-nuke in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is aws-nuke open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does aws-nuke run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is aws-nuke?

It was installed 378 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1782 in this catalogue.

What version of aws-nuke is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.68.3.