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aws logs describe-log-groups — Text output

Return AWS CLI output as plain text. Base task: List CloudWatch Logs groups.

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aws logs describe-log-groups --output table --output text

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
AWS CLI v2
Permissions
AWS IAM permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Text output

Return AWS CLI output as plain text.

aws logs describe-log-groups --output table --output text

Common errors

Command or option not supported

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Access denied or insufficient privileges

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