Tofu Controller

Tofu Controller (previously known as TF Controller) is an innovative solution designed to bridge the gap between traditional infrastructure management and modern GitOps practices. Integrating with Flux offers a powerful platform for managing Terraform and Terraform/OpenTofu resources through GitOps methodologies. This integration enables teams to automate the deployment and management of infrastructure, ensuring that the state of live systems matches the configuration specified in the code. Tofu Controller's ability to handle automation, state enforcement, and drift detection simplifies the complexity of managing infrastructure at scale, making it a valuable tool for Platform and Stream Aligned teams seeking to implement consistent, reliable, and efficient workflows.

A high-level diagram of how TF-controller works is shown below:

Features¶

Automation and State Management:¶

Tofu Controller focuses on automating the application of Terraform plans and enforcing the desired state of infrastructure as defined in Git repositories. It reduces manual effort and minimizes errors by consistently applying infrastructure updates across environments.

Drift Detection:¶

Drift detection is crucial for maintaining security and compliance. Tofu Controller monitors your infrastructure for deviations from the desired state and can automatically fixes drift in your infrastructure. This ability ensures your environment remains secure and compliant with organizational policies and standards.

Integration with Flux:¶

The seamless integration with Flux leverages the strengths of GitOps, allowing for automated deployments, version control, and rollback capabilities for your infrastructure. This synergy enhances your deployment pipelines' overall efficiency and reliability, providing a cohesive and scalable approach to infrastructure management.

Installation and Configuration¶

To get started, check out this guide on how to GitOps your Terraform resources with Tofu Controller and Flux.