tfvar
A CLI tool that scans Terraform configurations and generates variable definition templates in multiple formats.
What is tfvar?
tfvar is a Terraform variable definitions template generator. It scans Terraform configurations or modules, extracts declared input variables, and produces templates in formats like .tfvars, environment variables, or Terraform Enterprise resources. It solves the problem of manually creating and maintaining variable definition files, especially in complex modules with many inputs.
Terraform users and DevOps engineers who work with multiple Terraform modules or need to consistently populate variable values across different environments.
Developers choose tfvar because it automates a repetitive and error-prone task, supports multiple output formats for different workflows (local, CI/CD, Terraform Cloud/Enterprise), and integrates seamlessly with Terraform's existing variable precedence system.
Overview
Terraform's variable definitions template generator.
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating initial .tfvars files for a new Terraform module
- Converting Terraform variables to environment variables for CI/CD pipelines
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