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The command "aws-vault rotate ${profile}" is used to rotate the credentials of an AWS profile using the aws-vault utility.

The "aws-vault" command is a tool that helps in securely storing and accessing AWS credentials. It uses the system's keychain or a password-protected file for encryption to store the credentials.

The "rotate" sub-command in aws-vault is used to change the credentials associated with an AWS profile. It is useful when the current set of credentials is about to expire or has been compromised, and you need to update them with new ones.

In the command, "${profile}" is a placeholder for specifying the name of the AWS profile that you want to rotate the credentials for. Profiles in AWS allow you to manage multiple sets of AWS credentials for different accounts or roles.

By running this command with the appropriate profile name, aws-vault will handle the process of generating and storing new credentials securely while automatically updating the specified profile's details. This rotation ensures your access to AWS resources remains secure and uninterrupted.