---
title: "Terraform Plan Diff Analyzer"
description: "Parses Terraform plan JSON output to summarize resource changes, detect destructive actions, and flag policy violations. Uses the terraform show -json command and the Terraform Cloud API to retrieve plan artifacts. Integrates with OPA (Open Policy Agent) for policy-as-code enforcement on planned changes."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform"
category:
  - "CI/CD Integrations"
framework:
  - "Cursor"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "hashicorp/terraform"
  github_stars: 48146
---

# Terraform Plan Diff Analyzer

Parses Terraform plan JSON output to summarize resource changes, detect destructive actions, and flag policy violations. Uses the terraform show -json command and the Terraform Cloud API to retrieve plan artifacts. Integrates with OPA (Open Policy Agent) for policy-as-code enforcement on planned changes.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/terraform-plan-diff-analyzer/)