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@aws-sdk/credential-provider-node

AWS credential provider that sources credentials from a Node.JS environment.

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What is @aws-sdk/credential-provider-node?

The @aws-sdk/credential-provider-node package provides a way to retrieve AWS credentials from various sources within a Node.js environment. It is part of the AWS SDK for JavaScript (v3) and is designed to work seamlessly with other AWS SDK modules to authenticate requests made to AWS services.

What are @aws-sdk/credential-provider-node's main functionalities?

Loading credentials from environment variables

This feature allows the retrieval of AWS credentials set in environment variables. It is useful when deploying applications on platforms where setting environment variables is the standard way to pass configuration.

const { fromEnv } = require('@aws-sdk/credential-provider-node');
const credentials = fromEnv();

Loading credentials from the shared credentials file

This feature enables the use of AWS credentials stored in the shared credentials file, typically located at ~/.aws/credentials. It is helpful for developers working locally or on EC2 instances with assigned IAM roles.

const { fromIni } = require('@aws-sdk/credential-provider-node');
const credentials = fromIni({ profile: 'my-profile' });

Loading credentials from EC2 Instance Metadata Service

This feature is for retrieving AWS credentials from the EC2 Instance Metadata Service. It is particularly useful for applications running on EC2 instances where IAM roles are used for granting permissions.

const { fromInstanceMetadata } = require('@aws-sdk/credential-provider-node');
const credentials = fromInstanceMetadata();

Loading credentials from ECS Container Metadata Service

This feature fetches AWS credentials from the ECS Container Metadata Service. It is intended for applications running in Amazon ECS containers with Task Roles.

const { fromContainerMetadata } = require('@aws-sdk/credential-provider-node');
const credentials = fromContainerMetadata();

Loading credentials from SSO

This feature allows the loading of AWS credentials via AWS Single Sign-On (SSO). It is useful for users who authenticate through SSO to access multiple AWS accounts.

const { fromSSO } = require('@aws-sdk/credential-provider-node');
const credentials = fromSSO();

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