terraform-gcp

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and best practices for writing, reviewing, and refactoring Terraform HCL code specifically for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) resources. It aims to ensure consistency, security, and maintainability in your GCP infrastructure as code.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Standardized HCL: Enforces consistent formatting, naming conventions, and file organization for Terraform configurations.
• Best Practices: Guides on variable usage, output definition, dependency management, IAM, and stateful resource protection.
• Module Development: Rules for creating reusable modules, including API activation, version pinning, and exposing labels.
• Testing & Import: Strategies for testing Terraform code and importing existing GCP resources into Terraform management.
• Use Case: A team is onboarding new engineers to manage their GCP infrastructure using Terraform. This Skill serves as the definitive guide for all Terraform development, ensuring all code adheres to established standards and security requirements.

Quick Start

Use the terraform-gcp skill to generate a Terraform configuration for a new GCP storage bucket following best practices.