How to correctly specify path in AWS SSM get-parameters-by-path

Sadostrich914

I'm trying to get all the parameters in a certain path in AWS SSM but the path I'm specifying doesn't seem to be correct.

Here's what I'm doing:

aws ssm get-parameters-by-path --path /prod/myapp/

But this gives me an error:

An error occurred (InvalidNextToken) when calling the GetParametersByPath operation: The nextToken provided is invalid.

Can someone please help me specify the correct path?

Dora374

You can use the GetParametersByPath operation to retrieve parameters by path.

You can specify a path or partial path to a parameter. The operation returns matching parameters. GetParametersByPath will recursively return parameters if you specify a path that ends in /*.

The following example will retrieve all parameters that have a Path starting with /prod:

aws ssm get-parameters-by-path --path /prod

You can also use wildcards in the path. The following example will retrieve all parameters in the /prod path:

aws ssm get-parameters-by-path --path /prod/*

sadfish171

When using the AWS Systems Manager (SSM) service, one of the most commonly used API calls is get-parameters-by-path. This API allows you to retrieve a list of parameters that match a specified path. However, it's important to correctly specify the path in order to get the desired results.

Here are a few tips to correctly specify the path in AWS SSM get-parameters-by-path:

Start with the root path: When specifying the path, it's important to start with the root path ("/"). This is because all parameters in SSM are organized in a hierarchy, with the root path being the top-level directory.
Use forward slashes: When specifying nested directories, make sure to use forward slashes ("/") as the path separator.
Include the parameter name: If you want to retrieve a specific parameter, make sure to include the name of the parameter in the path. For example, "/myapp/db/password" would retrieve the "password" parameter for the "db" component of the "myapp" application.
Use wildcards for partial matches: If you want to retrieve all parameters that match a certain pattern, you can use the '' wildcard. For example, "/myapp/" would retrieve all parameters under the "myapp" application.
Escape special characters: If your parameter name or value contains special characters, make sure to escape them with a backslash ("\") in the path. For example, if your parameter name is "myapp/db/username", you would need to specify the path as "/myapp/db/username" to avoid issues with the forward slash separator.

By following these tips, you can ensure that your AWS SSM get-parameters-by-path API call returns the desired results. Make sure to double-check your path before running the API, as an incorrect path can lead to unexpected behavior.