How does Claude authenticate with HCP Terraform?

Claude uses your local configuration created via the 'terraform login' command, typically stored in your credentials file, to interact with the HCP Terraform API.

Can I apply Terraform changes locally with this skill?

No, this skill is specifically optimized for HCP Terraform workflows where all plan and apply operations are executed remotely in the cloud.

How do I handle runs that require manual approval?

For workspaces with auto-apply disabled, the skill identifies the pending status and directs you to the HCP Terraform UI to approve or discard the run.

Can I use this for multi-workspace environments?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for configuring backends with tags or specific workspace names to support dev, staging, and production environments.

Does this skill support sensitive variable management?

Yes, it provides guidance on using the HCP Terraform UI or API to mark variables as sensitive, ensuring they are masked in logs and output.

HCP Terraform Workflow

Name: HCP Terraform Workflow
Author: thrashr888

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Cloud Infrastructure

Manages remote Terraform plan and apply workflows within HCP Terraform for collaborative infrastructure as code.

About

This skill equips Claude with the domain-specific knowledge and command patterns required to manage infrastructure via HCP Terraform (formerly Terraform Cloud). It addresses the unique constraints of remote execution, ensuring that all plan and apply operations are triggered in the cloud rather than locally. By providing guidance on authentication, backend configuration, and workspace management, it allows users to maintain a seamless DevOps workflow while benefiting from HashiCorp's managed platform for state and policy management.

Key Features

HCP Terraform backend configuration and initialization
1 GitHub stars
Real-time run status monitoring via TFC API integration
Remote plan and apply execution management
Standardized infrastructure patterns for AWS resources
Workspace variable and secret management guidance

Use Cases

Automating the setup of AWS S3 and CloudFront resources using remote execution
Migrating local Terraform state to managed HCP Terraform workspaces
Managing infrastructure changes in collaborative team environments using Terraform Cloud

About

Key Features

HCP Terraform backend configuration and initialization
1 GitHub stars
Real-time run status monitoring via TFC API integration
Remote plan and apply execution management
Standardized infrastructure patterns for AWS resources
Workspace variable and secret management guidance

Use Cases

Automating the setup of AWS S3 and CloudFront resources using remote execution
Migrating local Terraform state to managed HCP Terraform workspaces
Managing infrastructure changes in collaborative team environments using Terraform Cloud