Question 1

How to install tofuenv on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Install Git Bash via winget, then clone the repo and add it to your PATH in .bashrc, but be prepared for symlink issues that can cause failures. The README notes it's 'presumed failing' in git-bash, so consider alternative tools for stable Windows use.

Question 2

tofuenv vs tfenv: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use tofuenv for OpenTofu-only management, as it's specifically designed for it, while tfenv is for Terraform. If you need both, check out tenv, the announced successor that supports both tools and is written in Go for better cross-platform support.

Question 3

How to set up automatic version switching with tofuenv?

Accepted Answer

Create a .opentofu-version file in your project root with the version (e.g., 1.6.0 or latest:^1.6), and tofuenv will automatically use it when running tofu commands. You can override this with the TOFUENV_TOFU_VERSION environment variable.

Question 4

Can tofuenv verify GPG signatures for OpenTofu binaries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires manual setup: create a use-gpgv file in the config directory with 'trust-tofuenv: yes' to enable verification using the OpenTofu GPG key from the repo. Note that keybase tool verification is not yet supported by OpenTofu.

Question 5

What is the difference between tofuenv and tenv?

Accepted Answer

tofuenv is a Bash-based version manager for OpenTofu only, inspired by tfenv, while tenv is a newer Go-based tool that handles both Terraform and OpenTofu binaries. The developers recommend tenv for future-proofing and unified management.

Question 6

How to fix symlink issues with tofuenv on Windows git-bash?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't provide a fix, only noting presumed failures. Workarounds might involve adjusting git-bash settings or using Windows symlink commands, but for reliable operation, consider switching to Linux/macOS or using tenv when available.

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