HashiCorp · Claude Code

Add the Terraform MCP server to Claude Code

Look up providers and modules in the Terraform Registry and work with HCP Terraform workspaces.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add terraform -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/hashicorp/terraform-mcp-server:1.0.0

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Terraform runs locally; set any credentials HashiCorp asks for before starting Claude Code.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something Terraform can do. Look up providers and modules in the Terraform Registry and work with HCP Terraform workspaces. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

  • · Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
  • · Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

FAQ

How do I add the Terraform MCP server to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add terraform -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/hashicorp/terraform-mcp-server:1.0.0. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official Terraform MCP server?
Yes. It is published by HashiCorp as io.github.hashicorp/terraform-mcp-server in the official MCP registry.
Does the Terraform MCP server need an API key?
It runs locally from a package. See HashiCorp's docs for any credentials it needs.

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.