VM Builder

VM Builder provides a structured approach to defining virtual machines and exporting deployment templates. It captures OS image, CPU, memory, storage, networking, and optional features, validating inputs against safe ranges. Conceptually, a VM is modeled as a resource with explicit parameters; the tool then generates a provider-agnostic template and a human-readable summary. Users benefit from repeatable configurations, audit trails, and faster provisioning. The tool also estimates cost per hour based on region pricing and resource mix, aiding budgeting and capacity planning. Output blocks are suitable for Terraform, CloudFormation, or cloud-init, enabling seamless IaC workflows. Use cases include evaluating VM shapes for development, staging, and production, or rapidly bootstrapping standardized environments across teams. Unique value lies in integrated validation, presets for common shapes, and exportable templates with consistent resource naming and tagging. Core features include multi-field input, range validation, presets, cost estimation, and deployment-ready templates; optional fields support GPU, licensing, SSH keys, and tags for governance and security. Example: a 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 100 GB SSD VM in us-east-1 yields a YAML/JSON template and a cost estimate for budgeting and procurement decisions.