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terraform-docs for Mac

Tool to generate documentation from Terraform modules

Quick answer: terraform-docs is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install terraform-docs. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3,866 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What terraform-docs is

terraform-docs is a DevOps tool for macOS: tool to generate documentation from Terraform modules.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install terraform-docs

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install terraform-docs.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install terraform-docs on Mac?

Run brew install terraform-docs in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is terraform-docs open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does terraform-docs run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is terraform-docs?

It was installed 3,866 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #413 in this catalogue.

What version of terraform-docs is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.24.0.