Terraform Provider Docs FAQs

Question 1

How does this tool enhance code generation?

Accepted Answer

It improves code generation by providing up-to-date, context-aware documentation. This is crucial for developer agents as new or updated API attributes and features in providers often aren't present in their training data, leading to more accurate and current code output.

Question 2

What are the installation options for Terraform Provider Docs?

Accepted Answer

You can obtain pre-compiled executables for macOS, Linux, and Windows from the GitHub Releases page. Alternatively, if you have Go installed, you can easily install it directly from the source using a simple `go install` command.

Question 3

Can I use Terraform Provider Docs with any Terraform provider?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is designed to be generic and highly configurable. While examples often use specific providers like Google Cloud, you can configure it via YAML settings to work seamlessly with various Terraform and Tofu providers by adjusting paths and regex patterns.

Question 4

What is Terraform Provider Docs?

Accepted Answer

Terraform Provider Docs is an MCP (Multi-Configurable Protocol) server designed to index and serve Terraform and Tofu provider documentation directly from local Git repositories. Its primary purpose is to enable accurate, context-aware code generation for developer agents.

Question 5

How do I configure Terraform Provider Docs for my environment?

Accepted Answer

Configuration is handled through environment variables and a YAML file. You specify the `docs_path` to your provider's documentation, a `match_pattern` regex to extract resource names, and optionally customize the `tool_name` and `tool_description` for agent integration.

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