Learn ATLANTIS-TERRAFORM with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Automated `terraform plan` on a feature branch PR
`terraform apply` after PR approval
Multi-module Terraform project with Atlantis automation
Detecting drift and notifying teams via PR comments
Integrating Atlantis with Slack notifications for PR updates
Troubleshooting
Check Atlantis server logs for webhook events
Verify Git webhook payloads are reaching Atlantis
Confirm repository access and permissions
Ensure Terraform backend is accessible
Inspect `atlantis.yaml` for misconfigurations
Testing Guide
Test Atlantis locally with `atlantis plan`
Verify Git webhook events trigger PR comments
Check Terraform plan outputs in PR
Validate `apply_requirements` settings
Ensure proper workspace isolation
Deployment Options
Standalone Docker container
Kubernetes deployment via Helm chart
Cloud-hosted VM or container
High-availability setup with multiple replicas
Integration with existing CI/CD pipelines for hybrid automation
Tools Ecosystem
Atlantis CLI for local testing
atlantis.yaml configuration per repo/project
Docker image for server deployment
Helm chart for Kubernetes deployment
GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket integration plugins
Integrations
GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps
Terraform Cloud and remote backends (S3, GCS, etc.)
Slack and email notifications
CI/CD pipelines (optional for additional automation)
Secret management tools like Vault for sensitive vars
Challenges
Debugging failed Atlantis webhook events
Managing multi-workspace, multi-project repos
Scaling server for large team infrastructure
Securing Git tokens and secrets
Maintaining audit and compliance logs