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by orf 1611 days ago
Isn't it just this? https://awsteele.com/blog/2021/09/15/aws-federation-comes-to... (https://github.com/github/roadmap/issues/249)

Why does SAML.to need to be used?

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Hey orf!

You are correct this GitHub action is at its core is very similar! Even though the initial instructions don't prescribe it, the biggest differentiator is that SAML.to supports a centralized permissions configuration across all repositories for a user, project or organization:

https://github.com/saml-to/assume-aws-role-action/blob/main/...

Also, this action is the tip of the iceberg of what SAML.to aims to provide (check out https://saml.to), for example:

- Store Role Assumption and Privileges as Code (the saml-to.yml config file) - A command line interface to login and assume roles - Free (or affordable) for small teams or individuals - Additional Automations, Webhooks, SCIM, etc

Let me know if you have any comments on this and thanks for the question!