Log in to Terraform Cloud/HCP
Open a browser flow to save an API token in the CLI credentials file.
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terraform loginNotes
Open a browser flow to save an API token in the CLI credentials file.
Terraform HCP Remote and CI Cheat Sheet
Commands and snippets for HCP Terraform remote runs, CLI auth, automation, and CI-friendly usage.
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CLI Auth and Credentials
Authenticate Terraform CLI and configure credentials files.
Log out from Terraform Cloud/HCP
Remove saved credentials for the current host.
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terraform logoutNotes
Remove saved credentials for the current host.
CLI credentials snippet
Example `.terraformrc` / `terraform.rc` credentials block.
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credentials "app.terraform.io" {
token = var.tfc_token
}Notes
Example `.terraformrc` / `terraform.rc` credentials block.
CI and Automation
Useful flags and patterns for pipelines.
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terraform plan -no-colorNotes
Disable ANSI color codes for cleaner CI logs.
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terraform apply -auto-approve -input=falseNotes
Apply non-interactively in automation.
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terraform init -input=falseNotes
Avoid interactive backend/provider prompts in automation.
Select or create workspace
Common automation pattern for ephemeral or environment-specific workspaces.
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terraform workspace select dev || terraform workspace new devNotes
Common automation pattern for ephemeral or environment-specific workspaces.
Remote Run Patterns
Patterns for remote execution and uploaded configuration.
Remote backend with prefix
Map multiple CLI workspaces to remote workspaces with a shared prefix.
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terraform {
backend "remote" {
organization = "acme"
workspaces {
prefix = "networking-"
}
}
}Notes
Map multiple CLI workspaces to remote workspaces with a shared prefix.
Custom TF_DATA_DIR in CI
Isolate Terraform local data in ephemeral build environments.
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export TF_DATA_DIR=$PWD/.tfdataNotes
Isolate Terraform local data in ephemeral build environments.
Alternate CLI config file
Use a project-specific CLI configuration in CI or containers.
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export TF_CLI_CONFIG_FILE=$PWD/.terraformrcNotes
Use a project-specific CLI configuration in CI or containers.
Governance and Team Workflows
Practical remote workflow patterns for teams.
Save plan as pipeline artifact
Persist both binary and JSON plan outputs for later review or policy checks.
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terraform plan -out=tfplan && terraform show -json tfplan > tfplan.jsonNotes
Persist both binary and JSON plan outputs for later review or policy checks.
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terraform fmt -check -recursive && terraform init -backend=false && terraform validateNotes
Common fast feedback step before plan/apply.
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Core Terraform CLI commands for init, plan, apply, state, output, variables, workspaces, and automation.
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