terraform-dependency-analyzer

Analyze Terraform resource dependencies and detect circular dependency cycles.

29|7|Updated Oct 13, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/armanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins --skill terraform-dependency-analyzer
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Skill: terraform-dependency-analyzer
Source: https://github.com/armanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins/tree/main/plugins/terraform-toolkit/skills/terraform-dependency-analyzer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/armanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins --skill terraform-dependency-analyzer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand, troubleshoot, and optimize the complex web of resource dependencies within their Terraform configurations, preventing errors and improving deployment efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Graph Generation: Creates visual representations of resource relationships.
  • Circular Dependency Detection: Identifies and helps resolve problematic cyclic dependencies.
  • Optimization Suggestions: Provides guidance on minimizing explicit dependencies and maximizing parallelization.
  • Use Case: When encountering Error: cyclic dependency detected during a Terraform apply, use this skill to visualize the graph and pinpoint the resources involved in the cycle.

Quick Start

Use the terraform-dependency-analyzer skill to generate a visual dependency graph for the current Terraform configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about terraform-dependency-analyzer

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

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How do I fix a cyclic dependency detected error in my Terraform configuration?

Fixing a cyclic dependency detected error requires visualizing resource dependencies to pinpoint the resources involved in the cycle, which this skill does by parsing configuration files to generate a visual graph.

How do I visualize Terraform dependencies for complex infrastructure as code setups?

Visualizing Terraform dependencies for complex infrastructure as code is done by parsing configuration files and utilizing graph visualization tools to create visual representations of resource relationships.

What is the best way to optimize Terraform resource dependencies for parallelization?

Optimizing Terraform resource dependencies for parallelization involves analyzing resource relationships and applying suggested optimization strategies to minimize explicit dependencies and maximize deployment efficiency.

Can I use this dependency analysis approach to troubleshoot Terraform apply order issues?

Yes, you can use dependency analysis to troubleshoot Terraform apply order issues by visualizing resource relationships within your configurations to understand the execution graph and resolve complex setup refactoring.

What do I need to provide to perform a Terraform circular dependency analysis?

Performing a Terraform circular dependency analysis requires providing your Terraform configuration files so the tool can parse the infrastructure as code and detect problematic cyclic dependencies.