required_tags

Tag Key Requirements

Define the list of tag keys that must be present on all resources managed by your infrastructure. These tags establish accountability, enable cost tracking, and support compliance requirements.

Common Required Tags

Best Practices

• Keep the required tag list focused on essential tags
• Document the expected values for each tag
• Use consistent naming conventions across tags
• Consider AWS Organizations tag policies for enforcement
• Include tags required for compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, etc.)

Example

module "tags" {
  source  = "registry.patterneddesigns.ca/standardnat/tagging-policy/aws"
  version = "1.1.0"

  required_tags = [
    "Environment",
    "Owner",
    "CostCenter",
    "Project",
    "DataClassification"
  ]
}