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terraform-validate

Validate Terraform infrastructure configurations for security and best practices.

3|4|Updated Apr 4, 2026
Search Tags:#best practices#security#validation#Terraform#infrastructure automation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hmcts/agentic-plugins-marketplace --skill terraform-validate-hmcts
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: terraform-validate
Source: https://github.com/hmcts/agentic-plugins-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/agents/hmcts-sdlc-orchestrator/skills/terraform-validate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hmcts/agentic-plugins-marketplace --skill terraform-validate-hmcts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manages and validates Terraform infrastructure code across repositories to ensure consistency, security, and adherence to best practices, eliminating the need for manual review and potential human errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Consistency Check: Ensures all Terraform repositories follow standard structure and configurations.
  • Security Verification: Identifies potential security issues and insecure configurations.
  • Best Practices Compliance: Validates code against industry best practices.
  • Use Case: A software engineer working in a cloud environment with Terraform infrastructure code needs to ensure their modules are secure, up-to-date, and follow best practices without manual testing.

Quick Start

Use the terraform-validate skill to automatically check and report the compliance status of Terraform configurations in the 'infrastructure-repos' directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about terraform-validate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Terraform validation for infrastructure repositories?▼

You can automate Terraform validation by running automated checks across infrastructure repositories to enforce proper file layout, variable configuration, resource tagging, and state backend settings without manual review.

What does infrastructure automation security verification check in Terraform configurations?▼

Infrastructure automation security verification identifies potential security issues and insecure configurations in Terraform code, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and eliminating human errors during manual review.

How do I enforce standard file layout and state backend settings across multiple Terraform repositories?▼

To enforce standard file layout and state backend settings, run an automated consistency check across all Terraform repositories to validate configurations and report compliance status automatically.

Do I need external libraries to validate Terraform infrastructure configurations?▼

No, you do not need external libraries because Terraform validation uses internal APIs to retrieve state and apply validation checks directly without requiring additional dependencies.

Can I check resource tagging and variable configuration compliance automatically in Terraform?▼

Yes, you can automatically check resource tagging and variable configuration compliance by validating Terraform infrastructure configurations against defined best practices and security standards.

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