Why use for_each over count?

The skill recommends for_each for most scenarios because it prevents accidental resource recreation when items are removed from a list, unlike the index-based count.

Can it help with security best practices?

Absolutely. The skill includes strict rules for state encryption, remote locking, sensitive variable handling, and least-privilege security group configurations.

Does it provide guidance on module structure?

Yes, it defines clear structures for Resource Modules, Infrastructure Modules, and Compositions to ensure scalability and maintainability.

Does this skill support OpenTofu?

Yes, the skill is fully compatible with both Terraform and OpenTofu, providing guidance for configuration, modules, and testing across both tools.

How does this skill handle infrastructure testing?

It emphasizes modern, native testing features introduced in Terraform 1.6+, including terraform test, plan-mode unit tests, and mock providers for cost-free CI validation.

Terraform & OpenTofu Infrastructure

Name: Terraform & OpenTofu Infrastructure
Author: iliaal

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Deployment & DevOps

Standardizes infrastructure as code development with best practices for Terraform and OpenTofu modules, state management, and native testing.

This skill empowers Claude to architect, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure using Terraform and OpenTofu. It provides strict guidelines on file organization, naming conventions, and resource ordering to ensure clean HCL code. By incorporating modern features like native terraform test, mock providers, and moved blocks, the skill helps developers build scalable multi-environment patterns while adhering to security best practices such as remote state locking, encryption, and least-privilege networking.

Key Features

01Comprehensive native testing strategies using terraform test and mock providers

02Advanced module structure patterns for multi-region/account deployments

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04Best practices for state management, security, and provider version pinning

05Standardized HCL file organization and naming conventions

06Logic for complex dependency management using locals and try()

Use Cases

01Refactoring messy HCL code into clean, modular infrastructure

02Implementing automated testing suites for Terraform modules using native 1.6+ features

03Migrating local state to secure remote backends with consistent tagging and encryption

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add iliaal/compound-engineering-plugin terraform

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Comprehensive native testing strategies using terraform test and mock providers

02Advanced module structure patterns for multi-region/account deployments

035 GitHub stars

04Best practices for state management, security, and provider version pinning

05Standardized HCL file organization and naming conventions

06Logic for complex dependency management using locals and try()

Use Cases

01Refactoring messy HCL code into clean, modular infrastructure

02Implementing automated testing suites for Terraform modules using native 1.6+ features

03Migrating local state to secure remote backends with consistent tagging and encryption

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add iliaal/compound-engineering-plugin terraform

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT