---
title: "Terraform Plan Validator"
description: "Parses terraform plan JSON output via the Terraform CLI (terraform show -json) to validate infrastructure changes before apply. Detects destructive operations, cost estimate impacts via Infracost API, and drift from desired state."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform"
category:
  - "CI/CD Integrations"
framework:
  - "MCP"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "hashicorp/terraform"
  github_stars: 48146
---

# Terraform Plan Validator

Parses terraform plan JSON output via the Terraform CLI (terraform show -json) to validate infrastructure changes before apply. Detects destructive operations, cost estimate impacts via Infracost API, and drift from desired state.

## 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-validator/)