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aws s3 ls — Save JSON output

Save AWS CLI output to JSON. Base task: List S3 buckets.

Copy-ready commandaws s3 ls — Save JSON output
aws s3 ls --output json > aws-command-results.json

Requirements and permissions

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

Examples

Save JSON output

Save AWS CLI output to JSON.

aws s3 ls --output json > aws-command-results.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.