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aws s3 cp — JSON output

Return AWS CLI output as JSON. Base task: Copy a file to S3.

Copy-ready commandaws s3 cp — JSON output
aws s3 cp backup.zip s3://my-bucket/backups/ --output json
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Requirements and permissions

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

Examples

JSON output

Return AWS CLI output as JSON.

aws s3 cp backup.zip s3://my-bucket/backups/ --output json

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.