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CLI to prevent malicious Terraform Providers from being executed. Version 1.0.7 via Homebrew; verified 2026-07-26.
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Package summary
CLI to prevent malicious Terraform Providers from being executed
Project links
Commands and aliases
- tfprovidercheck
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Project history and usage
tfprovidercheck is a Terraform provider allow-list checker intended to prevent disallowed or malicious Terraform providers from being executed. Its README positions it as a security and governance tool to run after terraform init and before commands such as validate, plan, or apply.
Project history
The project was built around a simple policy model: read `terraform version -json`, compare provider names and optional version constraints against a YAML allow list, and fail when a disallowed provider appears. The README contrasts this with `.terraform.lock.hcl` and `required_providers`, arguing that those mechanisms do not provide the same centralized provider allow-list control.
Adoption history
Adoption appears concentrated in CI and platform-engineering contexts. Homebrew packages tfprovidercheck as a bottled formula, while the README emphasizes GitHub Actions usage and environment-variable configuration for workflows where pull requests should not be able to tamper with the policy.
How it is used
Typical usage pipes `terraform version -json` into `tfprovidercheck`, optionally passing `-config`. Configuration can come from a command-line path, `TFPROVIDERCHECK_CONFIG_BODY`, `TFPROVIDERCHECK_CONFIG`, or `.tfprovidercheck.yaml` in the current directory.
Why package nerds care
For package-focused infrastructure users, tfprovidercheck is notable because it treats Terraform providers as executable dependencies that need admission control. It packages that check as a small CLI suitable for CI images, Homebrew installs, and repository policy workflows.
Timeline
- 2025: GitHub tags list v1.0.6 in July and v1.0.7 in December.
- 2026: Homebrew formula metadata lists stable version 1.0.7 with bottled builds.
Related projects
- Terraform CLI
- .terraform.lock.hcl
- Terraform required_providers
- GitHub Actions
Sources
security posture
Risk level: green
narrow executable package without higher-risk signals.
Risk classifier
green risk · low confidence · appliance
Why
- narrow executable package without higher-risk signals
Signals
- metadata:no-higher-risk-signals
Install behavior
- No Homebrew bottle metadata was recorded.
Recommended review
Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.
local files
Configuration and credential file locations
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Configuration files
Config paths the tool may read or write during local use.
- Unix
.tfprovidercheck.yaml
executables
Installed executables
| Command | Kind | Exposure | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
tfprovidercheck | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
freshness
Version and freshness
These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.
page generated2026-08-03
manager version1.0.7
manager updated2026-07-26
local dataunknown
upstreamnot available
latest detectednot detected
- okNo freshness warnings were generated.
install metadata
Package metadata
| Package key | brew:tfprovidercheck |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Package manager | Homebrew |
| Homepage | https://github.com/suzuki-shunsuke/tfprovidercheck |
| Repository | https://github.com/suzuki-shunsuke/tfprovidercheck |
| Last updated | 2026-07-26T00:50:39+02:00 |
| Pulse | updated |
| Bottle | not recorded |
| Service | none declared |
source trail
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Combined YAML source
View the package source record on GitHub.
Used sources
- Geiger risk classifier
- cross-ecosystem install command graph
- curated configuration and credential file locations
- curated package history
- pkg.so package database
- pkgdb category and tag curation