Does this skill automatically modify my infrastructure code?

No, it acts as a diagnostic tool that provides a scoring report and recommendations, allowing you to make informed decisions about refactoring.

Can it differentiate between local modules and external registry modules?

Yes, it uses grep and pattern matching to identify if modules are sourced from the Terraform Registry/GitHub or if they are custom-built local abstractions.

What infrastructure tools does this skill support?

The skill is specifically designed to analyze Terraform, OpenTofu, and Ansible configuration files and directory structures.

What is considered an 'overengineered' score?

According to the skill's logic, a score of 11 or higher is classified as overengineered and triggers a recommendation for immediate simplification.

How is the Simplicity Score calculated?

The score is derived from a point system that penalizes high file counts, excessive directory nesting, custom module usage instead of registry modules, and redundant Ansible roles.

DevOps Simplicity Checker

Name: DevOps Simplicity Checker
Author: majesticlabs-dev

bymajesticlabs-dev

•

Deployment & DevOps

Evaluates and optimizes infrastructure-as-code configurations by detecting overengineering in Terraform, OpenTofu, and Ansible projects.

About

The DevOps Simplicity Checker is a specialized auditing tool designed to maintain lean and maintainable infrastructure-as-code (IaC). It automatically analyzes directory structures, module usage, and configuration patterns to calculate a weighted complexity score. By identifying 'red flags' such as excessive nesting, premature abstraction, and redundant custom roles, it provides actionable recommendations to flatten architectures and leverage community standards, ensuring your DevOps environment remains manageable and scales without unnecessary friction.

Key Features

Detection of over-abstraction in custom Ansible roles and playbooks
Automated complexity scoring for Terraform and OpenTofu configurations
Standardized scoring reports with specific refactoring recommendations
Identification of redundant custom modules versus registry-verified alternatives
Analysis of directory depth and file sprawl to prevent configuration bloat
19 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Enforcing simplicity-first standards during CI/CD pipeline checks or code reviews
Optimizing cloud infrastructure by identifying opportunities to consolidate variable hierarchies
Performing architectural reviews of legacy infrastructure repositories to reduce technical debt

About

Key Features

Detection of over-abstraction in custom Ansible roles and playbooks
Automated complexity scoring for Terraform and OpenTofu configurations
Standardized scoring reports with specific refactoring recommendations
Identification of redundant custom modules versus registry-verified alternatives
Analysis of directory depth and file sprawl to prevent configuration bloat
19 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Enforcing simplicity-first standards during CI/CD pipeline checks or code reviews
Optimizing cloud infrastructure by identifying opportunities to consolidate variable hierarchies
Performing architectural reviews of legacy infrastructure repositories to reduce technical debt