OpenTofu is a modern, open-source infrastructure as code (IaC) tool designed to be highly extensible, declarative, and efficient. Known for its flexibility, stability, and ease of use, OpenTofu is widely used for provisioning and managing infrastructure across cloud providers and on-premise environments. It is fully compatible with Terraform, making it a great choice for teams transitioning to an open, community-driven alternative.

Features of OpenTofu:

• Declarative syntax for defining infrastructure, ensuring predictability and repeatability.
• Fully compatible with Terraform, allowing seamless migration of existing configurations.
• Supports modular infrastructure management, enabling reusable and scalable configurations.
• State management to track changes and prevent configuration drift.
• Active open-source community ensuring continuous improvements and transparency.

To check the OpenTofu version:

$tofu --version
  

Disclaimer: OpenTofu is open-source software distributed under an open license. It is maintained by the community and contributors, with development driven by user input. Users should review the license terms and documentation to ensure compliance when using OpenTofu in their projects.