AWS Tools Installer V2 is Now Generally Available
Developer Tools Blog
This article announces the general availability of AWS Tools Installer V2, which streamlines installation and management of AWS Tools for PowerShell modules.
- Downloads single zip file and extracts modules in parallel, eliminating individual package installations
- Installs modules by default to avoid import conflicts and enable immediate command availability
- Supports offline installation via `-SourceZipPath` parameter for air-gapped environments
- Enables prerelease installation with new `-Prerelease` parameter
- Resolves issues with discontinued modules and failed installations during release windows
- Adds installer update notifications and standard PowerShell module removal support
- Requires firewall rule updates for new download endpoint and changes proxy parameter behavior
AWS Tools Installer V2 significantly reduces installation time and complexity while improving reliability for PowerShell users managing AWS modules.
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