opentofu-guide

What it does

This skill provides guidance and documentation for OpenTofu, the open-source alternative to Terraform. It helps users understand configuration syntax, state management, and deployment workflows specific to the ToFu ecosystem.

When to use it

• You are migrating existing Terraform infrastructure to OpenTofu and need compatibility checks.
• You require clarification on OpenTofu-specific resource providers or module versions.
• You are troubleshooting plan/apply errors unique to the Tofu engine.
• You need best practices for writing modular, reusable OpenTofu configurations.

Key capabilities

• Explains OpenTofu configuration file structure and syntax rules.
• Details state file handling and remote backend integration options.
• Covers resource lifecycle management including create, read, update, delete (CRUD).
• Provides examples of using variables, outputs, and data sources effectively.

Example prompts

• "Explain how to configure a remote backend for OpenTofu state storage."
• "What are the key differences between Terraform and OpenTofu syntax?"
• "How do I define reusable modules in an OpenTofu project?"

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your tooling supports OpenTofu specifically, as some legacy scripts may assume Terraform behavior. Always validate state files before applying changes to avoid unintended infrastructure modifications.