How do i access AWS SAM-CLI through bash on windows?

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I am running Windows 10 and can only access AWS SAM through command prompt but not bash. When i try to use bash, i get a bash: sam: command not found error.

If it helps, I currently have installed AWS CLI v2 and have installed it via an MSI file.

Why am i not able to use SAM through bash?

Edit: Yes i am aware that it doesnt explicitly say that you can use bash on the AWS setup guide

Verify the installation. After completing the installation, verify it by opening a new command prompt or PowerShell prompt. You should be able to invoke sam from the command line.

However, I still want to be able to use it through bash. Is there a workaround?

help.octopus.com/t/aws-sam-cli-in-octopus-cloud-hosted/23729/4 — Rajesh
@UselesssCat that works! when i do sam.cmd init or sam.cmd {any other chain of commands} it works like it does in CMD. Can you add that as a solution? — Gunt.r

UselesssCat UselesssCat · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-03T16:40:28

Do you tried sam.cmd?

Sometimes bash don't know how to execute .cmd files. Here is a thread with this problem.

You can try this solution too:

alias sam='sam.cmd'

How do i access AWS SAM-CLI through bash on windows?

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