Instruction file imported from Harrolee/cabo (.cursor/rules/terraform-apply.mdc). Copyright stays with the author.

Terraform Apply Workflow

filters:

• type: file_extension pattern: "\.tf$"
• type: content pattern: "(?:resource|module|variable|output)\s+"

actions:

• type: suggest conditions:

  • pattern: "(?:resource|module|variable|output)\s+" message: | After making terraform changes:

    1. Navigate to the infrastructure directory:

       cd _infra

    2. Run terraform apply:

       terraform apply

    3. Review the output carefully for:

       • Resource changes (additions, modifications, deletions)
       • Error messages and their root causes
       • Missing variables or invalid values
       • Permission issues
       • Resource naming conflicts
       • Dependency cycles
       • State lock issues

    4. Common error patterns and solutions:

       • Missing provider configuration
       • Invalid resource references
       • IAM permission issues
       • Resource already exists
       • Invalid variable values

    5. If errors occur:

       • Read the full error message
       • Check resource documentation
       • Verify IAM permissions
       • Validate input variables
       • Consider running terraform plan first

    6. After successful apply:

       • Verify resources in GCP Console
       • Test affected functionality
       • Update documentation if needed

metadata: priority: high version: 1.0