SAML Assertion to AWS STS Assumption

Assumes an STS role and produces usable session credentials for CLI tools from an intercepted SAML assertion
What is SAML Assertion to AWS STS Assumption?
SAML Assertion to AWS STS Assumption is a Chrome extension that allows you to securely extract credentials from a federated AWS console login, enabling access to AWS APIs using command line tools like terraform or AWSCLI. It supports multiple accounts, allowing access to any signed-in account.

Extension stats

Users: 369 ▲ 15
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-11-11)
Creation date: 2020-11-11
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • https://signin.aws.amazon.com/saml
  • storage
  • downloads
  • downloads.shelf
Size: 157.70K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

This extension allows you to extract credentials from a federated AWS console login so that you can use command line tools like terraform or AWSCLI.

For organisations using their corporate directory to control access to AWS console, this extension is essential to allow you to securely access AWS APIs with time based sessions without risking storing usernames and passwords.

Multiple accounts are supported, allowing you to use profile environment variables and command line parameters to access any account you are signed into.

Usage is simple - just sign into the console through your corporate directory and your temporary credentials will be saved to disk ready for use.

Extension safety

Risk impact

SAML Assertion to AWS STS Assumption requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

SAML Assertion to AWS STS Assumption has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to SAML Assertion to AWS STS Assumption: