Nov 1, 2023 · This article shows some simple examples of using the jsonencode and jsondecode functions, along with a full example on how to load a JSON file and reference its values within Terraform code. Let’s dig in!

Sep 24, 2021 · Specifying input variables in the “terraform.tfvars” file in HCL syntax is commonly understood. But if the values you need are already coming from a json source, it might make more sense to feed those directly to Terraform. Here is an example where the simple variable “a” is provided via an external json file.

Feb 4, 2024 · A critical capability in this process is handling JSON data, as JSON is a ubiquitous format for configuration files and API communication. In this tutorial, we’ll dive deep into how to effectively handle JSON encoding and decoding within Terraform, backed by …

Jul 6, 2021 · Scenarios for consuming JSON in Terraform Consuming JSON and then working with it is not always the easiest. In this post, I'll be showing how to consume JSON in 3 different ways: Reading a file in the local directory; Reading in JSON from an AWS S3 bucket; Passing in JSON via environment variables; Why these 3 specific options?

Jun 10, 2024 · jsonencode is a built-in function in Terraform to handle JSON data; jsonencode is useful for passing the configuration data to cloud services and APIs; Check the Terraform jsonencode Example with practical to see the usage with various use cases.

This example illustrates how the new Reliable JSON Syntax makes life easier for customers using Terraform JSON files instead of HCL files. As you work through this example, you will need to change the extensions of the files so that only one has the tf.json extension at any time.

Learn about the JSON-compatible language syntax, including file structure, expression mapping, block mapping, and block-type-specific exceptions.

Mar 26, 2025 · 1️⃣ jsonencode: Converting Terraform Objects to JSON. The jsonencode function transforms Terraform’s lists, maps, and objects into JSON strings. This is useful when passing structured data ...

Apr 18, 2025 · To read JSON data in Terraform, you can use the jsondecode function, which converts a JSON string into a Terraform map or list. This is particularly useful when you have configuration data stored in JSON format.

Apr 14, 2025 · Learn how to pass JSON files as variables in Terraform for efficient infrastructure management. To effectively pass JSON files as variables in Terraform, you can utilize the file() function to read the contents of a JSON file and assign it to a variable.