new-terraform-provider
This skill prepares the directory, Go modules, and initial files for building new Terraform providers.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/new-terraform-provider && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/9489" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/new-terraform-provider && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/new-terraform-provider
Activation
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Use this when scaffolding a new Terraform provider.Key capabilities
- →Scaffold provider structure
- →Initialize Go modules
- →Configure Plugin Framework
- →Build provider binaries
- →Run tests
How it works
Scaffolds a new Terraform provider directory structure and initializes necessary Go modules.
Inputs & outputs
When to use new-terraform-provider
- →Create new Terraform provider
- →Setup Go workspace for provider
- →Initialize terraform-provider repo
About new-terraform-provider
Sets up the directory structure, Go modules, and initial project files for a new Terraform provider. Configures necessary dependencies and test structures.
Use this when scaffolding a new Terraform provider.
When not to use it
- →Existing providers
- →Non-Terraform projects
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Requires Go knowledge
- →Limited to Plugin Framework
How it compares
Automates the boilerplate setup for new providers.
Compared to similar skills
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| new-terraform-provider (this skill) | 0 | 4mo | No flags | Beginner |
| implement-datasource | 0 | 27d | Review | Advanced |
| aws-solution-architect | 20 | 3mo | Review | Advanced |
| terraform-module-library | 7 | 4mo | No flags | Advanced |
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