Fix OpenTofu Registry Timeout Errors

Short summary

OpenTofu registry timeout errors occur when provider downloads exceed the default 60-second HTTP timeout due to slow networks, proxies, DNS delays, or registry overload. The most reliable fix is setting OPENTOFU_HTTP_TIMEOUT to 120+ seconds, either inline or in your shell profile. Long-term solutions include enabling a shared plugin cache, configuring a network mirror, and monitoring registry health in CI/CD pipelines.

• •Set OPENTOFU_HTTP_TIMEOUT=120 to extend the default 60s timeout
• •Enable shared plugin cache in ~/.opentofu/config.tfrc to avoid re-downloading providers
• •For persistent issues, configure a network mirror or fall back to the Terraform registry

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