Vim syntax highlighting plugin for HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) used by Terraform, Packer, and other HashiCorp tools.
hcl.vim is a Vim plugin that adds syntax highlighting for HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL), the configuration language used by tools like Terraform, Packer, Consul, Nomad, and Vault. It helps developers write and edit infrastructure-as-code configurations more efficiently by visually distinguishing language elements.
Vim users who work with HashiCorp tools like Terraform, Packer, Consul, Nomad, or Vault and need to edit HCL configuration files.
It provides a lightweight, native Vim solution for HCL syntax highlighting, improving readability and reducing errors when editing infrastructure configurations without requiring external editors or complex setups.
Syntax highlighting for HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL)
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Colors keywords, strings, numbers, and other HCL constructs, making configuration files easier to read and edit, as highlighted in the key features.
Works with Terraform, Packer, Consul, Nomad, and Vault configurations, providing broad compatibility within the HashiCorp ecosystem, as stated in the README.
Installs as a standard Vim plugin without external dependencies, ensuring a lightweight and seamless experience for Vim users, following the Unix philosophy.
Can be installed using Vim's built-in package support with a git clone command, as per the installation instructions, making setup straightforward.
Only offers syntax highlighting; lacks modern IDE features like linting, auto-completion, or code formatting that are available in other editors, limiting its utility for complex workflows.
Last updated in 2018, which may not support newer HCL 2.0 syntax or updates in HashiCorp tools, potentially causing compatibility issues with current infrastructure code.
Exclusively for Vim, so it's not suitable for developers who use other text editors or prefer graphical interfaces, restricting its adoption in mixed-editor teams.