tf-resource-generator

To auto-generate Terraform resources from OpenAPI specs, you run a generator that learns existing codebase patterns to produce resource files like zz_resource.go and documentation automatically. This automates adding new resources without manual boilerplate.

Yes, you can migrate existing SDK resources to the Terraform Plugin Framework. The generator reads YAML definitions and OpenAPI specs to automate the migration, outputting generated Go files like zz_datasource.go and zz_converter.go.

Generating Terraform data sources from YAML definitions produces specific Go files including zz_resource.go, zz_datasource.go, zz_converter.go, alongside markdown documentation in the docs/resources directory.

Yes, the Terraform resource generator requires YAML definitions located in definitions/*.yml or an openapi.json file. It learns from these specifications to automate code generation for new resources and data sources.

Using a code generator for Terraform resources eliminates manual boilerplate by learning from existing patterns in OpenAPI specs. It ensures consistency across generated Go files and automatically produces required documentation.

You should not use an automated Terraform resource generator if your API lacks an OpenAPI spec or YAML definitions. The tool relies on these structured inputs to learn existing patterns and output generated code accurately.