Migrate from Terraform to Pulumi

By Pulumi Team
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The Challenge

You're using Terraform and want to understand how to migrate your infrastructure to Pulumi. You need to know the migration steps, tools available, and best practices for transitioning your infrastructure code.

What You'll Build

  • Understanding of the Terraform to Pulumi migration process
  • Knowledge of available migration tools and methods
  • Best practices for planning your migration
  • Guidance on handling state and resources
  • Comparison of Terraform and Pulumi approaches

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Best For

Use this prompt when you’re considering migrating from Terraform to Pulumi or planning a migration strategy. Great for teams evaluating Pulumi, architects planning infrastructure modernization, or developers who want to leverage Pulumi’s programming language support.

Why Migrate to Pulumi?

Pulumi offers several advantages over Terraform:

  • Real Programming Languages - Use TypeScript, Python, Go, C#, Java instead of HCL
  • Better IDE Support - Autocomplete, type checking, and refactoring
  • Stronger Abstractions - Components, libraries, and reusable patterns
  • Modern Workflows - Better CI/CD integration and testing
  • State Management - Pulumi Cloud handles state securely

This prompt helps you understand the migration path and tools available to make the transition smooth.