Terraform Plan Analyzer MCP Server
README.md
# Terraform Plan Analyzer MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for analyzing Terraform plans. This server can execute terraform commands, analyze plan output, generate reports, and track log files.
## Features
- **Execute Terraform Commands**: Run terraform plan and other commands safely
- **Plan Analysis**: Parse terraform plan output and extract resource changes
- **Report Generation**: Create markdown reports with filtered results
- **Log File Tracking**: Keep track of generated log files
- **Configurable Filtering**: Filter out specific resource patterns (manifest versions, NAT VMs, etc.)
- **Environment Variable Support**: Execute commands with custom environment variables
## Installation
1. Install dependencies:
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
2. Ensure you have terraform installed and available in your PATH
## Usage
### As an MCP Server
Run the server using stdio transport:
```bash
python server.py
```
The server will communicate using the Model Context Protocol over stdin/stdout.
### Available Tools
#### 1. `run_terraform_plan`
Execute a terraform plan command and return the output.
**Parameters:**
- `command` (optional): The terraform command to execute (default: "terraform plan")
- `working_directory` (optional): Directory to run the command in
**Example:**
```json
{
"name": "run_terraform_plan",
"arguments": {
"command": "terraform plan -out=myplan.tfplan",
"working_directory": "/path/to/terraform/project"
}
}
```
#### 2. `analyze_terraform_output`
Analyze terraform plan output and extract changes.
**Parameters:**
- `plan_output`: The terraform plan output text to analyze
- `filter_patterns` (optional): List of patterns to filter out from results
**Example:**
```json
{
"name": "analyze_terraform_output",
"arguments": {
"plan_output": "# terraform plan output here...",
"filter_patterns": ["temp", "staging"]
}
}
```
#### 3. `generate_plan_report`
Generate a comprehensive markdown report from terraform plan output.
**Parameters:**
- `plan_output`: The terraform plan output text to analyze
- `output_file` (optional): File path to save the report
**Example:**
```json
{
"name": "generate_plan_report",
"arguments": {
"plan_output": "# terraform plan output here...",
"output_file": "/path/to/report.md"
}
}
```
#### 4. `run_custom_terraform_command`
Execute a custom terraform command with optional environment variables.
**Parameters:**
- `command`: The terraform command to execute
- `working_directory` (optional): Directory to run the command in
- `environment_vars` (optional): Environment variables to set
**Example:**
```json
{
"name": "run_custom_terraform_command",
"arguments": {
"command": "terraform plan -var-file=staging.tfvars",
"working_directory": "/path/to/project",
"environment_vars": {
"TF_WORKSPACE": "staging",
"TF_LOG": "INFO"
}
}
}
```
## Configuration
### Filtering Patterns
By default, the analyzer filters out resources containing these patterns:
- `manifest`
- `version`
- `nat-vm`
- `nat_vm`
You can customize these patterns using the `filter_patterns` parameter in the `analyze_terraform_output` tool.
### Working Directory
If no working directory is specified, the server will use the current working directory where the server was started.
## Integration Examples
### With MCP Clients
The server follows the standard MCP protocol and can be integrated with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, GitHub Copilot CLI, etc.).
Example configuration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"terraform-analyzer": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/terraform-plan-mcp-server/server.py"],
"cwd": "/path/to/your/terraform/project"
}
}
}
```
## Development
### Project Structure
```
terraform-plan-mcp-server/
├── server.py # Main MCP server implementation
├── requirements.txt # Python dependencies
├── README.md # This file
├── examples/ # Usage examples (optional)
└── tests/ # Unit tests (optional)
```
### Key Components
1. **TerraformPlanAnalyzer**: Core class for terraform operations
2. **MCP Tools**: Decorated functions that implement the MCP tool interface
3. **Async Operations**: All terraform commands run asynchronously
4. **Logging**: Proper logging to stderr (not stdout) to avoid interfering with MCP protocol
### Error Handling
The server includes comprehensive error handling:
- Command execution errors are captured and returned
- Environment variable restoration after custom commands
- Proper cleanup of temporary files
- Logging of errors for debugging
## Security Considerations
- The server executes shell commands, so ensure it runs in a secure environment
- Environment variables are properly restored after custom commands
- Log files are created with appropriate permissions
- No sensitive data is logged or exposed
## Extending the Server
To add new tools:
1. Define a new function with the `@server.tool()` decorator
2. Include proper type hints and docstrings
3. Return `List[types.TextContent]` with the results
4. Handle errors appropriately and log them
Example:
```python
@server.tool()
async def my_custom_tool(param1: str, param2: Optional[int] = None) -> List[types.TextContent]:
"""
Description of what this tool does.
Args:
param1: Description of parameter 1
param2: Description of parameter 2 (optional)
"""
try:
# Tool implementation here
result = f"Processing {param1} with {param2}"
return [types.TextContent(type="text", text=result)]
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error in my_custom_tool: {e}")
return [types.TextContent(type="text", text=f"Error: {str(e)}")]
```
## License
This project is provided as-is for educational and development purposes.
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request
## Support
For issues or questions:
1. Check the logs for error messages
2. Verify terraform is properly installed
3. Ensure working directory permissions are correct
4. Check MCP client configuration
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