Terraform Configuration Generator
Generate a starting Terraform configuration - provider, resource, variables, and outputs - for common scenarios like an AWS resource.
Choose a common resource scenario and fill in a few values - this tool generates a starting Terraform configuration with provider, resource, variable, and output blocks.
This is a starting point - always run `terraform plan` against your own AWS account before applying.
Always run `terraform plan` in your own environment before applying any generated configuration - this tool cannot verify your actual AWS account or existing state.
What Is Terraform Configuration?
Terraform configuration (written in HCL, in .tf files) declares the infrastructure you want - providers (like AWS), resources (like an S3 bucket or EC2 instance), variables for reusable values, and outputs for values you want to reference elsewhere.
Why Use This Tool?
Getting the provider block, resource arguments, and variable references right for a new resource type takes looking up the provider's documentation. This tool provides a correctly-structured starting configuration for common scenarios.
How to Use It
- Choose a resource scenario (e.g. an AWS S3 bucket or EC2 instance).
- Fill in the relevant values.
- Copy the generated provider, resource, variable, and output blocks into your Terraform project.
Limitations
This is explicitly a starting point, not production-validated infrastructure - always review generated configuration and run terraform plan against your real account before applying it.