Does the scaffolded code include basic validation?

Yes, the process includes running go build and go test to ensure the generated boilerplate is syntactically correct and functional.

What framework does this skill use for provider development?

The skill utilizes the modern HashiCorp Terraform Plugin Framework, which is the current standard for building robust and performant Terraform providers.

Can I use this skill within an existing project folder?

The skill detects if you are in an existing workspace and will prompt you to confirm if you want to create a new dedicated directory for the provider.

Does it handle dependency management automatically?

Yes, it initializes the Go module, fetches the latest terraform-plugin-framework package, and runs go mod tidy to ensure a clean dependency tree.

Terraform Provider Scaffolding

Name: Terraform Provider Scaffolding
Author: hashicorp

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Deployment & DevOps

Scaffolds new Terraform providers using the HashiCorp Plugin Framework to streamline infrastructure-as-code development.

This skill automates the complex initial setup of a custom Terraform provider, ensuring projects adhere to HashiCorp's modern Plugin Framework standards. It handles the complete initialization sequence, including workspace directory creation, Go module setup, dependency management, and the generation of standardized boilerplate code. By automating the repetitive configuration of main entry points and validation steps, it allows developers to focus immediately on implementing resource logic and API integrations.

Key Features

01Automatic workspace directory naming and structure enforcement

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03Pre-configured build and test validation sequences

04Generates standardized main.go boilerplate for Plugin Framework

05Automatic cleanup of template TODOs and module tidying

06Automated Go module initialization and dependency fetching

Use Cases

01Standardizing provider development workflows across engineering teams

02Initializing a new custom Terraform provider from scratch

03Rapidly prototyping infrastructure-as-code connectors for internal APIs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hashicorp/agent-skills new-terraform-provider

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