Managing resources in AWS can be hard, especially when you have resources spread across multiple regions and services. If you’re looking for a way to find all your resources in one place, the AWS Resource Groups » Tag Editor will do the job for you.

Why Use the AWS Resource Groups » Tag Editor? Link to heading

  • Centralized Search: Find resources across all AWS services and regions from a single interface.
  • Tag Management: Easily view, add, or edit tags to organize your resources.
  • Cost Optimization: Identify unused or underutilized resources for cleanup.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure resources are properly tagged for auditing and governance.

How to Search All Resources with AWS Tag Editor Link to heading

  1. Open the AWS Console:
    Go to the AWS Management Console.

  2. Navigate to AWS Resource Groups service:
    In the left navigation bar, under Tagging section, select Tag Editor.

  3. Select Regions:
    Choose the regions you want to search. For a complete inventory, select all regions.

  4. Select Resource Types:
    You can search for all resource types or filter by specific services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).

  5. Set Tag Filters (Optional):
    If you want to find resources with specific tags, set your filters here. To list everything, leave this blank.

  6. Run the Search:
    Click Search resources. It will take some time depending on the number of resources and regions selected. The results will show all matching resources, including their ARNs, types, and tags.

  7. Export Results:
    You can export the results to CSV for further analysis or reporting.

Pro Tip: Use AWS CLI to list resources Link to heading

If you prefer command-line tools or need to automate this process, you can use the AWS CLI

aws resourcegroupstaggingapi get-resources --region <region>

You’ll need to play with the parameters and output format to get the desired results, but this can be a powerful way to script resource management tasks.