Is Amazon DynamoDB Local free?

Yes, Amazon DynamoDB Local is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Amazon DynamoDB Local?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask dynamodb-local`. Homebrew will remove Amazon DynamoDB Local and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Amazon DynamoDB Local?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Amazon DynamoDB Local to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask dynamodb-local` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Amazon DynamoDB Local work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Amazon DynamoDB Local can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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Amazon DynamoDB Local

Name: Amazon DynamoDB Local
Availability: InStock

Development tool for DynamoDB

System UtilitiesFree

v2026-01-18

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask dynamodb-local

How to Install Amazon DynamoDB Local on Mac

Follow these steps to install Amazon DynamoDB Local using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask dynamodb-local
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask dynamodb-local
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm dynamodb-local is installed, then try `dynamodb-local --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Amazon DynamoDB Local
Run `dynamodb-local` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

What is Amazon DynamoDB Local?

Development tool for DynamoDB

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon DynamoDB Local

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask dynamodb-local`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `dynamodb-local` from Terminal.

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Amazon DynamoDB Local

Development tool for DynamoDB

System UtilitiesFree

v2026-01-18

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask dynamodb-local

How to Install Amazon DynamoDB Local on Mac

Follow these steps to install Amazon DynamoDB Local using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask dynamodb-local
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask dynamodb-local
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm dynamodb-local is installed, then try `dynamodb-local --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Amazon DynamoDB Local
Run `dynamodb-local` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).