Description:
Tool to build, change, and version infrastructure
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@HashiCorp |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Devops
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Tags:
terraform
infrastructure-as-code
devops
cloud
provisioning
iac
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Install:
brew install terraform
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About:
Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as code tool that enables you to safely and predictably manage infrastructure across cloud providers and on-premises environments. It uses a declarative configuration language to define resources and manages the entire lifecycle from provisioning to updates. The tool maintains state to track changes and creates execution plans before modifying any infrastructure.
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Key Features:
- Declarative configuration language (HCL) for defining infrastructure
- Multi-cloud support including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and more
- State management to track resource dependencies and current infrastructure state
- Plan and apply workflow for safe, predictable infrastructure changes
- Modular design for reusable and shareable infrastructure components
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Use Cases:
- Provisioning cloud infrastructure resources consistently across environments
- Managing infrastructure lifecycle with version control and collaboration
- Automating deployment of complex multi-tier applications
- Enabling infrastructure governance and compliance through code
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Alternatives:
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AWS CloudFormation
– AWS-specific, no multi-cloud support, uses JSON/YAML templates
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Pulumi
– Uses general-purpose programming languages instead of DSL, similar multi-cloud capabilities
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Ansible
– Imperative approach, broader configuration management beyond just provisioning
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