Terraform to Pulumi
LiveConvert Terraform HCL configurations to Pulumi TypeScript or Python.
Understanding Data Format Conversion
Terraform and Pulumi are both Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, but they take fundamentally different approaches. Terraform uses HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) — a declarative DSL — while Pulumi uses general-purpose languages (TypeScript, Python, Go, C#). Migrating from Terraform to Pulumi involves translating HCL resource definitions into equivalent Pulumi resource constructors in your chosen language. This enables using familiar programming language features — loops, conditionals, functions, type systems — for infrastructure code.
Convert Terraform HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) code to Pulumi programs in TypeScript or Python. Supports resources, variables, outputs, data sources, and basic expressions. Translates provider-specific resource types to their Pulumi equivalents with proper property mapping.
The Devkitr Terraform to Pulumi Converter translates Terraform HCL configuration into equivalent Pulumi program code. Paste Terraform resource definitions to get Pulumi code in TypeScript, Python, or Go — with proper resource constructors, property mappings, and dependency handling.
In a typical development workflow, Terraform to Pulumi becomes valuable whenever you need to convert terraform hcl configurations to pulumi typescript or python. Whether you are working on a personal side project, maintaining production applications for a company, or collaborating with a distributed team across time zones, having a reliable browser-based conversion tool eliminates the need to install desktop software, write one-off scripts, or send data to third-party services that may log or retain your information. Since Terraform to Pulumi processes everything locally on your device, your data stays private and your workflow stays uninterrupted — open a browser tab, paste your input, get your result.
Key Features
Multi-Language Output
Generates Pulumi code in TypeScript, Python, Go, or C# — matching the language your team uses for infrastructure development.
Resource Mapping
Maps Terraform resource types (aws_instance, azurerm_resource_group) to equivalent Pulumi resource constructors.
Variable Translation
Converts Terraform variables and locals into Pulumi Config reads and local constants in the target language.
Output Mapping
Translates Terraform output blocks into Pulumi stack outputs with proper export syntax.
How to Use Terraform to Pulumi
Paste Terraform HCL
Enter Terraform configuration with resource, variable, output, and data source blocks.
Select Target Language
Choose TypeScript, Python, Go, or C# for the Pulumi code output.
Review Pulumi Code
Check resource constructors, property mappings, and dependency references in the generated code.
Copy and Integrate
Copy the Pulumi code into your Pulumi project, adding proper package imports and stack setup.
Use Cases
IaC Tool Migration
Migrate infrastructure definitions from Terraform to Pulumi to leverage general-purpose language features and existing developer expertise.
Team Language Standardization
Convert Terraform HCL to TypeScript/Python so the infrastructure team uses the same language as the application development team.
Complex Logic Implementation
Migrate Terraform configs that strain HCL's limited programming features to Pulumi where loops, functions, and conditionals are native.
Testing Infrastructure Code
Convert to Pulumi for access to standard testing frameworks (Jest, pytest) that HCL lacks.
Pro Tips
Pulumi's tf2pulumi CLI tool handles many conversions automatically — use the online converter for quick previews and the CLI for production migration.
Terraform modules map to Pulumi ComponentResources — create reusable infrastructure components in your target language.
Pulumi uses real language dependencies (npm, pip) instead of Terraform's module registry — set up package management accordingly.
Review resource names carefully — Pulumi uses the logical name for state tracking, equivalent to Terraform's resource label.
Common Pitfalls
Converting syntax without understanding the Pulumi programming model
Fix: Pulumi uses an imperative programming model for declarative infrastructure. Understand Pulumi's resource lifecycle and state management before migrating.
Not migrating the Terraform state to Pulumi
Fix: Converting code without state migration will try to recreate existing resources. Use pulumi import to adopt existing infrastructure into Pulumi state.
Translating Terraform for_each/count as simple loops
Fix: Pulumi resource loops create multiple resources but handle dependencies differently. Ensure loop-created resources have unique names in Pulumi.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhich Terraform features are supported?
Resources, variables, outputs, data sources, locals, and basic interpolation expressions. Complex features like for_each and dynamic blocks have limited support.
QWhich Pulumi languages are available?
TypeScript and Python output are supported. Select the target language before converting.
QAre provider-specific resources mapped?
Common AWS, Azure, and GCP resource types are mapped to their Pulumi equivalents. Less common providers use a generic conversion pattern.
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