terraform-module-creator_skill

Overview

This skill scaffolds new Terraform modules with a standardized directory and file layout that complements an existing module library. It generates the basic files (main, variables, outputs, versions) and a README to jumpstart consistent, production-ready modules. The goal is fast, repeatable module creation that aligns with established patterns and provider requirements.

How this skill works

The skill creates a modules/<module-name> folder and generates main.tf, variables.tf, outputs.tf, versions.tf, and README.md with sensible defaults. versions.tf pins Terraform and provider constraints, variables.tf defines common inputs like project_id, and outputs.tf exposes typical resource identifiers. Use this generator for the initial scaffolding, then refine logic and patterns using the module library.

When to use it

• Starting a new Terraform module in a monorepo or modules collection
• Onboarding contributors to ensure consistent module structure
• Quickly prototyping infrastructure resources before adding implementation
• Standardizing provider and Terraform version constraints across modules
• Automating repository templates for multiple cloud projects

Best practices

• Keep the scaffolded files minimal; implement resource logic in main.tf after scaffolding
• Use versions.tf to enforce required Terraform and provider versions for safety
• Define clear, typed variables with descriptions and sensible defaults when possible
• Expose only necessary outputs to keep module surface area small
• Follow design and code patterns from the module library for complex logic and testing

Example use cases

• Create a Google Cloud VM module scaffold with project_id variable and output for resource ID
• Add a new networking module to the monorepo using the standard file layout
• Provide new team members with a repeatable template for building modules
• Automate generation of multiple modules during project bootstrapping
• Ensure consistent provider constraints across all new modules in the repository