terraform-search-import

The terraform-search-import skill enables users to discover existing cloud resources through Terraform Search queries and efficiently bring them under Terraform management. It solves the problem of managing previously unmanaged infrastructure by automating the discovery and configuration generation process. This skill is particularly useful when organizations want to audit their cloud resources, migrate from manually provisioned infrastructure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC), or maintain compliance by ensuring all resources are tracked in Terraform state.

The skill’s core features include the ability to define declarative search queries using `.tfquery.hcl` files, support for provider authentication through `provider` blocks, and the capability to generate both `resource` and `import` blocks automatically. Users can utilize helper scripts to identify supported resources per provider and verify Terraform version compatibility. The workflow supports bulk imports and offers a structured process: create queries, run `terraform query`, generate configuration, review, and finally apply the imports. The skill also accommodates optional filters and parameterization through `variable` and `locals` blocks, giving flexibility in targeting specific resources or environments.

Targeted at DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and infrastructure teams, terraform-search-import is ideal for scenarios like bringing unmanaged resources under Terraform control, auditing multi-region or multi-account deployments, and migrating existing infrastructure to IaC practices. By providing a guided, repeatable process for discovering and importing resources, it reduces manual effort, minimizes errors during import, and ensures that infrastructure management adheres to Terraform best practices.