iac-generator
Generate Infrastructure as Code from existing infrastructure with Terraform/CloudFormation support
Best use case
iac-generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate Infrastructure as Code from existing infrastructure with Terraform/CloudFormation support
Teams using iac-generator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/iac-generator/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How iac-generator Compares
| Feature / Agent | iac-generator | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate Infrastructure as Code from existing infrastructure with Terraform/CloudFormation support
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# IaC Generator Skill
Generates Infrastructure as Code from existing infrastructure, supporting Terraform, CloudFormation, and other IaC frameworks.
## Purpose
Enable infrastructure codification for:
- Resource discovery
- Terraform/CloudFormation generation
- Module structuring
- Variable extraction
- State management setup
## Capabilities
### 1. Resource Discovery
- Scan cloud accounts
- Discover existing resources
- Map relationships
- Document configurations
### 2. Terraform/CloudFormation Generation
- Generate HCL/YAML code
- Create resource definitions
- Handle dependencies
- Support multiple clouds
### 3. Module Structuring
- Organize into modules
- Create reusable components
- Design folder structure
- Handle environments
### 4. Variable Extraction
- Extract configurable values
- Create variable files
- Document defaults
- Handle secrets
### 5. State Management Setup
- Configure remote state
- Set up locking
- Handle state imports
- Manage workspaces
### 6. Best Practice Enforcement
- Apply naming conventions
- Tag resources
- Implement security controls
- Add monitoring
## Tool Integrations
| Tool | Cloud | Integration Method |
|------|-------|-------------------|
| Terraform | Multi | CLI |
| Pulumi | Multi | CLI |
| AWS CDK | AWS | CLI |
| Former2 | AWS | CLI |
| Terraformer | Multi | CLI |
| Azure Bicep | Azure | CLI |
## Output Schema
```json
{
"generationId": "string",
"timestamp": "ISO8601",
"infrastructure": {
"resources": "number",
"modules": "number",
"variables": "number"
},
"artifacts": {
"mainTf": "string",
"moduleDir": "string",
"variablesFile": "string",
"stateConfig": "string"
},
"imports": [],
"warnings": []
}
```
## Integration with Migration Processes
- **cloud-migration**: Infrastructure provisioning
- **containerization**: Kubernetes IaC
## Related Skills
- `cloud-readiness-assessor`: Pre-migration assessment
- `containerization-assistant`: Container infrastructure
## Related Agents
- `cloud-migration-engineer`: Infrastructure deployment
- `infrastructure-migration-agent`: IaC migrationRelated Skills
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