hcl2json

Converts HCL to JSON using heuristics without needing a schema, making it easy for common cases like basic Terraform configs, as highlighted in the alternatives section.

Accepts input from files or standard input, enabling seamless use in scripts and automated workflows, as demonstrated in the usage examples with stdin.

Available as a Docker image on DockerHub, allowing consistent execution across different environments without local installation, mentioned in the Docker support section.

The -simplify flag evaluates static expressions that don't use variables or unknown functions, simplifying HCL for analysis, as noted in the key features.