---
title: "Terraform State Surgery Kit"
description: "Performs safe Terraform state operations using the terraform CLI state subcommands and the Terraform Cloud API. Handles state imports, resource moves, and taint operations with automatic backup and rollback."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform"
category:
  - "Runbooks & Diagnostics"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "hashicorp/terraform"
  github_stars: 48146
---

# Terraform State Surgery Kit

Performs safe Terraform state operations using the terraform CLI state subcommands and the Terraform Cloud API. Handles state imports, resource moves, and taint operations with automatic backup and rollback.

## 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-state-surgery-kit/)