terraform-style-guide
Enforces HashiCorp official style and structure for Terraform configurations.
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Activation
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Generate Terraform HCL code following HashiCorp's official style conventions and best practices. Use when writing, reviewing, or generating Terraform configurations.Key capabilities
- →Generate Terraform HCL code following HashiCorp style
- →Organize Terraform files into standard structures
- →Apply consistent indentation and alignment
- →Enforce naming conventions for resources and variables
- →Include type and description for all variables and outputs
- →Prefer `for_each` for dynamic resource creation
How it works
The skill generates and formats Terraform HCL code by applying HashiCorp's official style conventions, including file organization, naming, and formatting rules.
Inputs & outputs
When to use terraform-style-guide
- →Format Terraform configuration files
- →Generate new Terraform module structure
- →Review HCL code against official standards
About terraform-style-guide
Applies official HashiCorp style conventions for Terraform files. It organizes resources, variables, and outputs into standard files like main.tf and variables.tf while maintaining correct dependency ordering.
Generate Terraform HCL code following HashiCorp's official style conventions and best practices. Use when writing, reviewing, or generating Terraform configurations.
When not to use it
- →When committing `terraform.tfstate` or `terraform.tfstate.backup` files
- →When committing the `.terraform/` directory
- →When committing `.tfvars` files containing sensitive data
Limitations
- →The skill does not commit `terraform.tfstate` files
- →The skill does not commit `.terraform/` directories
- →The skill does not commit `.tfvars` files with sensitive data
How it compares
This skill automates the application of HashiCorp's specific style guide to Terraform code, ensuring consistency beyond basic formatting tools.
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| terraform-style-guide (this skill) | 1 | 3mo | Review | Intermediate |
| cloud-architect | 0 | 1mo | Review | Advanced |
| aws-solution-architect | 20 | 3mo | Review | Advanced |
| terraform-module-library | 7 | 4mo | No flags | Advanced |
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