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OpenTofu is a community-driven, open source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solution designed as a flexible alternative to Terraform. It emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and innovation, enabling teams to automate cloud provisioning and manage infrastructure at scale. Its primary objectives are:
ObjectiveDescription
Truly Open SourceLicensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 to guarantee vendor neutrality and long-term stability.
Community-DrivenGoverned by contributors; features and pull requests are reviewed purely on merit.
ImpartialPrioritizes improvements based on community value rather than corporate interests.
Layered & ModularOffers a developer-friendly architecture with extension and plugin support.
Backwards CompatibleEnsures most existing Terraform configurations continue to work seamlessly.
OpenTofu maintains backward compatibility with Terraform 0.12+ configurations, simplifying migration and ongoing maintenance.
The image is an overview of "OpenTofu and Its Objectives," featuring a central gear and arrow icon with five objectives: truly open source, community driven, impartial, layered and modular, and backward compatible.

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Core Features and Advantages

OpenTofu uses the familiar HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) syntax and workflow, making it easy for Terraform users to get started. Its key benefits include:
  • Familiar HCL2 syntax and “terraform-plan/apply” workflow
  • Advanced plugin system with built-in support for major cloud providers
  • Efficient state management and remote backends for team collaboration
  • Transparent, merit-based governance and rapid community releases
  • Extensible architecture for custom providers, modules, and integrations
The image lists the core features and advantages of OpenTofu, including syntax and workflow similar to Terraform, usability and flexibility, modularity and extensibility, and being open source and community-driven.

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