terraform-infra

name	terraform-infra
description	Terraform infrastructure operations with safety controls
version	1.0.0
model	sonnet
invoked_by	both
user_invocable	true
tools	["Bash","Read","Glob"]
best_practices	["Always run plan before apply","Review plan output carefully","Never force push to production"]
error_handling	graceful
streaming	supported
verified	true
lastVerifiedAt	"2026-02-22T00:00:00.000Z"

Terraform Infrastructure Skill

Installation

The skill invokes the Terraform CLI. Install:

• macOS: brew tap hashicorp/tap && brew install hashicorp/tap/terraform
• Windows: choco install terraform or download from HashiCorp
• Linux (apt): Add HashiCorp repo then sudo apt update && sudo apt install terraform (see HashiCorp install)

Verify: terraform --version

Cheat Sheet & Best Practices

Workflow: terraform init → terraform fmt → terraform validate → terraform plan -out=tfplan → review → terraform apply tfplan. Use terraform show tfplan to inspect.

Hacks: Always run plan before apply; never apply blind. Use remote state (e.g. S3 + lock) for team work. Prefer -auto-approve only in CI with reviewed plans. Use terraform state list and terraform state show <resource> to debug. Use service accounts / workload identity in pipelines; avoid static keys.

Certifications & Training

HashiCorp Terraform Associate (004): IaC concepts, Terraform fundamentals, state, modules, Terraform Cloud. Learning path. Skill data: init → fmt → validate → plan -out → apply; remote state; no blind apply.

Hooks & Workflows

Suggested hooks: Pre-apply: run terraform plan -out=tfplan and gate on review. CI: apply only after plan approval. Use with devops (primary).

Workflows: Use with devops (primary). Flow: init → plan → review → apply; use state commands for debugging. See ci-cd-implementation-rule for pipeline integration.

Overview

Provides 90%+ context savings vs raw Terraform MCP server. Includes critical safety controls for infrastructure operations.

Requirements

• Terraform CLI (v1.0+)
• Cloud provider credentials configured