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Connect Terraform Cloud (HCP) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run and manage your infrastructure through natural language.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 42 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 11

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 01

    Apply variable set to workspace

    This capability attaches a specific variable set to a workspace.

  2. 02

    Associate run task to workspace

    Use this to link a run task to a workspace.

  3. 03

    Create workspace

    This capability creates a brand new workspace in your organization.

  4. 04

    Discard run

    Use this to stop and discard a pending or active run.

Capability set02 / 11

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 05

    Explorer query

    This capability runs an explorer query across your workspaces.

  2. 06

    Force unlock workspace

    This capability forces a workspace to unlock when it is stuck.

  3. 07

    Get current state version

    This capability retrieves the latest state version for a workspace.

  4. 08

    Get plan JSON

    Use this to pull the JSON output of an execution plan.

Capability set03 / 11

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 09

    List organizations

    This capability returns a list of all HCP Terraform organizations you can access.

  2. 10

    List projects

    This capability lists all projects within a specific organization.

  3. 11

    List teams

    Use this to see all teams in an organization.

  4. 12

    Safe delete workspace

    This capability performs a safe deletion of a workspace.

Capability set04 / 11

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 13

    Show apply

    This capability provides the specific details of an apply operation.

  2. 14

    Show organization

    Use this to view the details of a specific organization.

  3. 15

    Show plan

    This capability shows the details of a specific execution plan.

  4. 16

    Unlock workspace

    This capability releases a workspace lock.

Capability set05 / 11

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 17

    Update organization

    Use this to modify the settings of an existing organization.

  2. 18

    Update team

    This capability allows you to update team information.

  3. 19

    Upload policy code

    Use this to upload code for a new policy.

  4. 20

    Add team user

    This capability adds a user to a specific team.

Capability set06 / 11

21-24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 21

    Add team workspace access

    Use this to grant a team access to a workspace.

  2. 22

    Apply run

    This capability triggers the application of a planned run.

  3. 23

    Create team

    This capability creates a new team within an organization.

  4. 24

    Create variable set

    Use this to create a new variable set.

Capability set07 / 11

25-28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 25

    Get state version outputs

    This capability pulls the output values from a state version.

  2. 26

    List audit events

    Use this to view the audit events for an organization.

  3. 27

    Cancel run

    This capability cancels an ongoing run.

  4. 28

    Create notification configuration

    Use this to set up notification configurations for a workspace.

Capability set08 / 11

29-32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 29

    Create organization

    This capability creates a new organization.

  2. 30

    Create policy set

    Use this to create a new policy set.

  3. 31

    Create policy

    This capability creates a new policy.

  4. 32

    Create project

    Use this to create a new project.

Capability set09 / 11

33-36

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 33

    Create registry module

    This capability creates a private registry module without VCS.

  2. 34

    Create registry provider

    Use this to create a private registry provider.

  3. 35

    Create run task

    This capability creates a new run task.

  4. 36

    Create run

    Use this to start a new plan or apply run.

Capability set10 / 11

37-39

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 37

    Create state version

    This capability creates a new state version.

  2. 38

    Create workspace variable

    Use this to add a variable to a workspace.

  3. 39

    Destroy organization

    This capability deletes an entire organization.

Capability set11 / 11

40-42

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 42 available through Terraform Cloud (HCP).

  1. 40

    List workspaces

    This capability lists all workspaces in an organization.

  2. 41

    Lock workspace

    Use this to place a lock on a workspace.

  3. 42

    Remove team user

    This capability removes a user from a team.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Incident Response

When a workspace is stuck, tell your agent to force unlock it or cancel a hanging run.

02

Environment Provisioning

Ask your agent to create a new workspace and apply a specific variable set to it.

03

State Auditing

Request specific output values from a production workspace to verify network IDs or resource tags.

04

Access Management

Have your agent add a new user to a team or grant a team access to a specific workspace.

Automate a task

Put Terraform Cloud (HCP) to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Terraform Cloud (HCP) works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Terraform Cloud (HCP) to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1363ms average. Fast in production.

Terraform Cloud (HCP) is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1760ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
1038ms
Slowest day
1760ms
14-day trend
Improving-19%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 42 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Terraform Cloud (HCP), so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Terraform Cloud (HCP). Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Terraform Cloud (HCP) Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNVIE7JDmTNH9R3AT9KWNrBlFpc8rqVEBmhZ8zXB/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Terraform Cloud (HCP) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terraform-cloud-hcp-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNVIE7JDmTNH9R3AT9KWNrBlFpc8rqVEBmhZ8zXB/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Terraform Cloud (HCP) in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Terraform Cloud (HCP) owners hand off.

This MCP is built for engineers who manage large-scale cloud infrastructure via Terraform.

  • 01

    DevOps Engineers

    They use the agent to automate routine workspace tasks and monitor runs.

  • 02

    Cloud Architects

    They use it to quickly inspect state outputs and check policy compliance.

  • 03

    SRE Teams

    They use the agent to troubleshoot failed runs and manage workspace locks during incidents.

FAQ

Questions Terraform Cloud (HCP) owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Terraform Cloud account?

    You just need to provide your Terraform Cloud User or Team API Token when you subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I trigger actual infrastructure changes?

    Yes, you can use capabilities to create runs, apply planned changes, or discard them.

  • 04

    Is it safe to delete workspaces through the agent?

    The MCP includes a specific safe_delete_workspace capability designed for this purpose.

  • 05

    Can I manage team permissions?

    Yes, the MCP allows you to create teams, add users, and manage workspace access for those teams.

  • 06

    Can I trigger a new infrastructure deployment (run) using this server?

    Yes. You can use the create_run capability by providing the Workspace ID. You can also subsequently use apply_run or discard_run to manage the lifecycle of that specific execution.

  • 07

    How do I see the output variables from my last successful Terraform apply?

    Use the get_state_version_outputs capability with the Workspace ID. It will retrieve all calculated outputs from the current state, such as IP addresses, DNS names, or resource IDs.

  • 08

    Is it possible to list all workspaces across my organization?

    Absolutely. Use the list_workspaces capability and provide your organization name. You can also filter the results by name or tags using optional parameters.

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