infrastructure-as-code

Name: infrastructure-as-code
Availability: InStock
Author: Drew

Automates Terraform/OpenTofu planning and Ansible-driven host configuration with safe change controls.

8|1|Updated Mar 30, 2026

Search Tags:#terraform #ansible #open-tofu #iac security #infrastructure drift #state locking #remote state

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Skill: infrastructure-as-code
Source: https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills/tree/main/infrastructure-as-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills --skill infrastructure-as-code-drewid74

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you provision and configure infrastructure reliably while preventing costly mistakes from drift, state conflicts, and insecure secret handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

Terraform/OpenTofu IaC workflows: Plan-before-apply guidance, state management, and safe remote backend patterns.
Ansible configuration for existing hosts: Idempotent server configuration with drift-aware runs.
Operational guardrails: Version pinning, imports for pre-existing resources, and security/linting gates (tflint/checkov/ansible-lint).

Quick Start

Use the infrastructure-as-code Skill when you need to create a repeatable Terraform + Ansible setup for a new environment and confidently apply changes after reviewing the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about infrastructure-as-code

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prevent infrastructure drift and state conflicts when running Terraform in a team or CI/CD environment?▼

Remote state with locking prevents infrastructure drift and state conflicts by ensuring deterministic Terraform plan and apply workflows across team or CI/CD environments. It enforces plan-review-before-apply requirements and validation gates.

What is the best way to safely import existing resources into Terraform or OpenTofu without causing state corruption?▼

Safe imports for pre-existing resources require deterministic tooling choices, provider and module version pinning, and validation scans. This infrastructure as code process ensures existing resources are mapped correctly without corrupting state.

Can I use Ansible for idempotent server configuration on existing hosts managed by Terraform?▼

Ansible configuration for existing hosts supports idempotent server setup with drift-aware runs. This infrastructure as code approach applies deterministic configuration management alongside Terraform or OpenTofu provisioning workflows.

How do I enforce IaC security and best practices before applying Terraform or Ansible changes?▼

IaC security and best practices are enforced through validation and security scans using tools like tflint, checkov, and ansible-lint. These operational guardrails ensure secure secrets handling and version pinning before any apply.

Does OpenTofu work as a drop-in replacement for Terraform in safe infrastructure provisioning workflows?▼

OpenTofu is supported for infrastructure as code planning and apply workflows alongside Terraform. It integrates with remote state management, locking mechanisms, and security scan gates to provision infrastructure safely.

Why do I need plan-review-before-apply requirements for infrastructure as code?▼

Plan-review-before-apply requirements prevent costly mistakes from drift and insecure secret handling. This infrastructure as code practice ensures deterministic tooling choices and validation scans are completed before changes are applied.