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ERROR

PREFIX_LIST_ID=$(aws ec2 describe-managed-prefix-lists --query "PrefixLists[?PrefixListName=="\'com.amazonaws.$AWS_REGION.vpc-lattice\'"].PrefixListId" | jq -r '.[]')

An error occurred (RequestExpired) when calling the DescribeManagedPrefixLists operation: Request has expired.

I understand you're encountering a "Request has expired" error when executing AWS CLI commands. This issue typically arises due to time synchronization problems between your local system and AWS servers. Here's how you can resolve it:

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Check and Synchronize Your System Clock

AWS uses time-sensitive signatures for authentication. If your system clock is out of sync, requests can be considered expired. To ensure your Mac's clock is accurate:

  1. Open System Settings:
    -๎ˆƒClick the Apple menu (๏ฃฟ) and select System Settings๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

  2. Access Date & Time Settings:
    -๎ˆƒIn the sidebar, click General, then choose Date & Time๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

  3. Enable Automatic Time Setting:
    -๎ˆƒToggle on "Set time and date automatically"๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
    -๎ˆƒEnsure the correct time zone is selected๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
    ๎ˆƒThis will synchronize your system clock with Apple's time servers, aligning it with AWS's expectations๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๐Ÿ”„ Refresh AWS Credentials

If you're using temporary security credentials, they might have expired. To refresh them:

  1. Renew Temporary Credentials:
    ๎ˆƒObtain new credentials from your identity provider or AWS ST.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

  2. Update Environment Variables:
    ๎ˆƒIn your terminal, ru:๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

         export AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_new_access_key
     export AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_new_secret_key
     export AWS_SESSION_TOKEN=your_new_session_token

    ๎ˆƒEnsure these variables are correctly set before rerunning your AWS CLI command.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ **Verify AWS CLI Command Syntax*

๎ˆƒThere appears to be a syntax issue in your command, particularly with the quoting around PrefixListName. Here's a corrected versin:๎ˆ„

๎ˆƒ

PREFIX_LIST_ID=$(aws ec2 describe-managed-prefix-lists \
  --query "PrefixLists[?PrefixListName=='com.amazonaws.$AWS_REGION.vpc-lattice'].PrefixListId" \
  --output text)
``
๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

**Key Adjustments:**
- ๎ˆƒUse **single quotes** (`'`) around the `PrefixListName` value to ensure proper parsig.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†- ๎ˆƒAdd `--output text` to retrieve the `PrefixListId` in a plain text formt.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

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### ๐Ÿงช **Test AWS CLI Connectivity**

After synchronizing your system clock and refreshing credentials, test your AWS CLI connectivit:

๎ˆƒ
```bash
aws sts get-caller-identity
``
๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒThis command should return details about your AWS identity, confirming that your setup is corrct.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

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๎ˆƒBy ensuring your system clock is accurate, refreshing any expired credentials, and correcting command syntax, you should resolve the **"Request has expired"** error and successfully execute your AWS CLI commads.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†