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+# IAM Live action
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+This Github action allows to capture the used AWS IAM permissions using client-side monitoring (CSM). This action wraps [iamlive][] to allow easy integration in your workflows.
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+[iamlive]: https://github.com/iann0036/iamlive "Generate an IAM policy from AWS calls using client-side monitoring (CSM) or embedded proxy"