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policy_sentry for Mac

Generate locked-down AWS IAM Policies

Quick answer: policy_sentry is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install policy_sentry. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What policy_sentry is

policy_sentry is a DevOps tool for macOS: generate locked-down AWS IAM Policies.

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 policy_sentry

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

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 policy_sentry on Mac?

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

Is policy_sentry open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does policy_sentry 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 policy_sentry?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7115 in this catalogue.

What version of policy_sentry is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.15.2.