How can you configure AWS CLI to always output in JSON format without specifying --output each time?

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AWS - CLI

ASet 'output = json' in the AWS CLI config file

BUse environment variable AWS_OUTPUT=json

CAdd --default-output json to each command

DSet 'format = json' in the AWS credentials file

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify AWS CLI configuration method
The AWS CLI config file (~/.aws/config) allows setting default output format.
Step 2: Correct config syntax
Setting 'output = json' under the profile section sets default output to JSON.
Final Answer:
Set 'output = json' in the AWS CLI config file -> Option A
Quick Check:
Default output set in config file with 'output = json' [OK]

Quick Trick: Set output in ~/.aws/config to avoid --output flag [OK]

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