how to collect latest launched instance information in aws cloud using ec2-api tool?

I need latest launched instance information in aws cloud using ec2-api tool. i need a information开发者_Go百科 like instance id,launchedtime,reservation no and etc.

AWS has released their own CLI that works on any platform (Windows, Mac, Linux). http://aws.amazon.com/cli/ Once downloaded, installed and configured:

aws configure 

You can use

aws ec2 describe-instances
aws ec2 describe-instances help

to get what you need