---
name: deep-merge
status: active
since: "1.0.6"
---

Support for the `deep_merge` HCL function.

### `deep-merge` - What it does

When enabled, Terragrunt exposes a `deep_merge(map1, map2, ...)` HCL function for combining map or object values.

For overlapping keys, values from later arguments override earlier arguments. Nested maps are merged recursively, lists are appended, and `null` arguments are ignored.

This is useful when building `inputs` from multiple JSON, YAML, or HCL-derived maps without having to rely on include block merge behavior.

```bash
terragrunt run --all --experiment deep-merge -- plan
```

### `deep-merge` - How to provide feedback

Provide your feedback in the [`deep-merge` GitHub Discussion](https://github.com/gruntwork-io/terragrunt/discussions/5952).

### `deep-merge` - Criteria for stabilization

To transition the `deep-merge` feature to a stable release, the following must be addressed:

- [ ] Confirm the merge semantics are useful for common configuration layering workflows.
- [ ] Confirm type handling for decoded JSON/YAML and native HCL objects matches user expectations.
- [ ] Positive feedback from users relying on the function in production pipelines.
