ekristen/aws-nuke — Remove all the resources from an AWS account

Description and use

ekristen/aws-nuke is an open‑source command‑line tool that safely and comprehensively deletes every resource within an AWS account, helping users clean up test environments, decommission projects, or enforce security hygiene. It supports a wide range of AWS services, offers configurable whitelists to preserve essential assets, and provides detailed reporting of the resources it removes.

Problem

ekristen/aws-nuke helps engineers save time in daily development and review loops.

Outcome

Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.

Workflow

• speed up developer workflows
• automate local engineering tasks
• improve CI feedback

Evidence

Remove all the resources from an AWS account

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