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CLI v1 Maintenance Mode Announcement

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This article announces that AWS CLI v1 will enter maintenance mode on July 15, 2026, and reach end-of-support on July 15, 2027.

  • AWS CLI v1 enters maintenance mode July 15, 2026; end-of-support July 15, 2027
  • Only critical bug fixes and security updates provided during maintenance phase
  • No new features, services, or region support added to v1
  • AWS recommends migrating to AWS CLI v2 for improved features and performance
  • AWS CLI v2 includes embedded Python, interactive features, and enhanced authentication
  • Migration guide and upgrade tools available to assist customers

AWS urges CLI v1 users to migrate to v2 to ensure security, compatibility, and access to latest AWS services and innovations.



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