# huawei-cloud-terraform-installer

This skill installs Terraform CLI on Linux and Windows, with Huawei Cloud mirror support for the provider. Use it when an IaC task finds Terraform missing.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 17400 installs · ★ 59
- Author: huaweicloud
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/devtools/terraform/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer

## What it does

The skill installs Terraform CLI through binary downloads and uses the Huawei Cloud mirror for the provider by default. Its script can install Terraform, run `--init` or `--test`, check the current state with `--check`, remove the installation with `--uninstall`, and install a selected version with `--version`.

It requires Python 3.6+ and network access to `releases.hashicorp.com` and `mirrors.huaweicloud.com`. On Windows, the provider is downloaded as a zip, extracted into a local mirror, and referenced through `terraform.rc`. macOS is not supported, so check the operating system before running it.

## Requirements
- Works with: Terraform

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills --skill huawei-cloud-terraform-installer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills --skill huawei-cloud-terraform-installer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills --skill huawei-cloud-terraform-installer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills huawei-cloud-terraform-installer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills --skill huawei-cloud-terraform-installer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills --path skills/devtools/terraform/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills --skill huawei-cloud-terraform-installer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/huaweicloud/huaweicloud-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/devtools/terraform/huawei-cloud-terraform-installer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- install Terraform CLI on Linux
- set up Terraform on Windows without a package manager
- route provider downloads through the Huawei Cloud mirror
- initialize Terraform after installation
- check or remove the Terraform installation

## Example prompts
- Install Terraform and use the Huawei Cloud mirror by default.
- Install Terraform and then run `python scripts/install_terraform.py --init`.
- Check the Terraform installation with `python scripts/install_terraform.py --check`.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: huawei-cloud-terraform-installer
description: >-
  Installs Terraform CLI cross-platform with Huawei Cloud mirror support. Use
  this skill whenever the user mentions installing Terraform, setting up
  Terraform environment, or when IaC tasks detect missing Terraform. Trigger:
  install terraform, setup terraform, terraform environment, huaweicloud
  provider.

compatibility:
  network: true
  allowed_hosts:
    - releases.hashicorp.com
    - mirrors.huaweicloud.com
    - api.github.com
---

# Huawei Cloud Terraform Installer

Cross-platform Terraform CLI installation with **Huawei Cloud mirror** by default
(avoids GitHub network issues).

## Prerequisites

- **Python 3.6+** (required for installation script)
- Network access to:
  - `releases.hashicorp.com` (Terraform binary)
  - `mirrors.huaweicloud.com` (HuaweiCloud Provider)

## Platform Support

| Platform | Method | Notes |
|----------|--------|-------|
| **Linux** | Binary | Direct binary download |
| **Windows** | Binary | Direct download |

**Why use binary download only?**

- Simpler and more reliable across all platforms
- No dependency on package manager availability
- Consistent behavior for troubleshooting

**Note:** macOS is not currently supported.

### Windows Special Notes

**Provider installation method:**

- Use `filesystem_mirror` (local file mirror)
- Download zip from Huawei Cloud mirror, extract to local
- Configure `terraform.rc` to point to local directory

**Unsupported methods:**

- ❌ `direct` (Registry → GitHub): GitHub timeout
- ❌ `network_mirror`: Huawei Cloud mirror directory structure incompatible

## Quick Start

### Basic Installation

```bash
# Auto-install (default to Huawei Cloud mirror)
python scripts/install_terraform.py

# Install + Initialize
python scripts/install_terraform.py --init

# Install + Test
python scripts/install_terraform.py --test
```

### Specify Version

```bash
# Install specific version
python scripts/install_terraform.py --version 1.15.4
```

### Other Operations

```bash
# Check status only
python scripts/install_terraform.py --check

# Uninstall
python scripts/install_terraform.py --uninstall
```

## Mirror Strategy

| Resource | Source | Notes |
|----------|--------|-------|
| Terraform binary | HashiCorp Releases | Official source |
| Provider | Huawei Cloud Mirror (default) | Avoid GitHub network issues |

**Huawei Cloud Mirror:** `https://mirrors.huaweicloud.com/terraform/`

## Troubleshooting

### Issue 1: Windows PATH Not Effective

**Solution:** Reopen terminal (PowerShell/CMD)

### Issue 2: Permission Denied

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