IaCConsole vs. Plain Terraform
Why add IaCConsole on top of your existing Terraform workflow?
IaCConsole is not a replacement for Terraform; it is a force multiplier. It wraps OpenTofu (a Terraform fork) to provide managing capabilities that raw CLI tools lack.
| Feature | Plain Terraform / OpenTofu | IaCConsole |
|---|---|---|
| State Management | Requires manual S3/GCS backend config | Managed & Automated |
| Inventory / CMDB | tfvars files, often duplicated | API-driven Dimensions |
| Code Reusability | Modules (can be complex to wire) | Units (Native Separation) |
| AI Integration | None | Built-in Gemini 2.5 Flash |
| Collaboration | Depends on VCS provider | Native Multi-User Support |
The "Plain Terraform" Trap
Starting with plain Terraform is easy. But as you scale, you hit the "state file hell" and "variable duplication" problems. IaCConsole serves as an orchestration layer that keeps your Terraform code pure and your configuration centralized.