new-terraform-provider

Scaffold a new Terraform provider using the Plugin Framework.

hashicorp/agent-skillsUpdated Apr 8, 2026

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Claude CodeCursorClineWindsurfCodexGooseGitHub CopilotZed

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Install Skill

Run in your terminal

$npx skills add https://github.com/hashicorp/agent-skills --skill new-terraform-provider

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What it does

  • Generates a new Go module workspace with the standard \"terraform-provider-\" naming convention and initializes required dependencies

  • Provides a template main.go file following HashiCorp's Plugin Framework patterns, with TODO markers for customization

  • Validates the setup by running build and test commands to ensure the provider compiles and passes initial checks

  • Handles workspace management by confirming intent before c

Category

Cloud

Last updated

Apr 8, 2026

Installation Guide

How to use new-terraform-provider on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • Cursor installed and configured on your machine
  • Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
  • Active project directory where you want to add new-terraform-provider
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Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/hashicorp/agent-skills --skill new-terraform-provider

Fetches new-terraform-provider from hashicorp/agent-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────
│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/new-terraform-provider

Restart Cursor to activate new-terraform-provider. Access via /new-terraform-provider in your agent's command palette.

Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Steps

  1. 1Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • Not providing enough context in prompts
  • Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • Don't skip validation of outputs
  • Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • Be specific about desired format and style
  • Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This

✓ Use when

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid when

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Reviews

4.544 reviews
  • I
    Isabella MartinDec 28, 2024

    new-terraform-provider has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • C
    Chaitanya PatilDec 24, 2024

    new-terraform-provider is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • A
    Anaya FarahDec 4, 2024

    Useful defaults in new-terraform-provider — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • D
    Daniel KapoorNov 23, 2024

    I recommend new-terraform-provider for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • D
    Dev DesaiNov 19, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: new-terraform-provider is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • P
    Piyush GNov 15, 2024

    new-terraform-provider fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • A
    Anaya AbebeOct 14, 2024

    Keeps context tight: new-terraform-provider is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • B
    Benjamin KhannaOct 10, 2024

    new-terraform-provider is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • S
    Shikha MishraOct 6, 2024

    new-terraform-provider has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • A
    Anaya DialloSep 21, 2024

    I recommend new-terraform-provider for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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