ansible-module-snippet README

This extension provides a collection of useful Ansible snippets to speed up your playbook development.

Features

This extension offers a comprehensive set of snippets for various Ansible modules and common tasks. Snippets are available in two flavors: "Full" (with all common parameters) and "Simple" (a more concise version).

Available Snippets

Snippet Name	Prefix	Description
Ansible Full: add_host	`ansible-add_host-full`	Add a host (and group) with variables to the in-memory inventory.
Ansible Full: apt	`ansible-apt-full`	Manages apt-packages (Debian/Ubuntu) with more options.
Ansible Full: apt_key	`ansible-apt_key-full`	Add or remove an apt key with more options.
Ansible Full: apt_repository	`ansible-apt_repository-full`	Add and remove APT repositories with more options.
Ansible Full: assemble	`ansible-assemble-full`	Assemble configuration files from fragments with more options.
Ansible Full: assert	`ansible-assert-full`	Asserts given expressions are true with more options.
Ansible Full: async_status	`ansible-async_status-full`	Obtain status of asynchronous task with polling.
Ansible Full: blockinfile	`ansible-blockinfile-full`	Insert/update/remove a text block surrounded by marker lines with more options.
Ansible Full: command	`ansible-command-full`	Execute commands on targets with more options.
Ansible Full: copy	`ansible-copy-full`	Copy files to remote locations with more options.
Ansible Full: cron	`ansible-cron-full`	Manage cron.d and crontab entries with more options.
Ansible Full: deb822_repository	`ansible-deb822_repository-full`	Add and remove deb822 formatted repositories with more options.
Ansible Full: debconf	`ansible-debconf-full`	Configure a .deb package using debconf with more options.
Ansible Full: debug	`ansible-debug-full`	Print statements during execution with verbosity control.
Ansible Full: dnf	`ansible-dnf-full`	Manages packages with the DNF package manager with more options.
Ansible Full: dnf5	`ansible-dnf5-full`	Manages packages with the dnf5 package manager with more options.
Ansible Full: dpkg_selections	`ansible-dpkg_selections-full`	Dpkg package selection selections (e.g., hold a package).
Ansible Full: expect	`ansible-expect-full`	Executes a command and responds to prompts with more options.
Ansible Full: fail	`ansible-fail-full`	Fail the playbook execution with a custom message and condition.
Ansible Full: fetch	`ansible-fetch-full`	Fetch files from remote nodes to the controller with more options.
Ansible Full: file	`ansible-file-full`	Manage files and file properties with more options.
Ansible Full: find	`ansible-find-full`	Return a list of files based on specific criteria with more options.
Ansible Full: gather_facts	`ansible-gather_facts-full`	Gathers facts about remote hosts explicitly with more options.
Ansible Full: get_url	`ansible-get_url-full`	Downloads files from HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP to node with more options.
Ansible Full: getent	`ansible-getent-full`	A wrapper to the unix getent utility with more options.
Ansible Full: git	`ansible-git-full`	Deploy software (or files) from git checkouts with more options.
Ansible Full: group	`ansible-group-full`	Add or remove groups with more options.
Ansible Full: group_by	`ansible-group_by-full`	Create Ansible groups based on facts or variables with more options.
Ansible Full: hostname	`ansible-hostname-full`	Manage system hostname with method selection.
Ansible Full: import_playbook	`ansible-import_playbook-full`	Import a playbook (statically) with variable passing.
Ansible Full: import_role	`ansible-import_role-full`	Import a role into a play (statically) with more options.
Ansible Full: import_tasks	`ansible-import_tasks-full`	Import a task list (statically) with variable passing.
Ansible Full: include_role	`ansible-include_role-full`	Load and execute a role (dynamically) with more options.
Ansible Full: include_tasks	`ansible-include_tasks-full`	Dynamically include a task list with more options.
Ansible Full: include_vars	`ansible-include_vars-full`	Load variables from files/directories, dynamically within a task, with more options.
Ansible Full: iptables	`ansible-iptables-full`	Modify iptables rules with more options.
Ansible Full: known_hosts	`ansible-known_hosts-full`	Add or remove a host from the known_hosts file with more options.
Ansible Full: lineinfile	`ansible-lineinfile-full`	Manage lines in text files with more options.
Ansible Full: meta	`ansible-meta-full`	Execute Ansible 'actions' to control playbook execution.
Ansible Full: mount_facts	`ansible-mount_facts-full`	Retrieve mount information about remote hosts.
Ansible Full: package	`ansible-package-full`	Generic OS package manager with backend selection.
Ansible Full: package_facts	`ansible-package_facts-full`	Package information as facts with manager selection.
Ansible Full: pause	`ansible-pause-full`	Pause playbook execution with timed options and prompt.
Ansible Full: ping	`ansible-ping-full`	Try to connect to host, verify a usable python and return 'pong' on success.
Ansible Full: pip	`ansible-pip-full`	Manages Python library dependencies with pip with more options.
Ansible Full: raw	`ansible-raw-full`	Executes a low-down and dirty command (bypasses module subsystem).
Ansible Full: reboot	`ansible-reboot-full`	Reboot a machine, with options for waiting and testing reconnection.
Ansible Full: replace	`ansible-replace-full`	Replace all instances of a string in a file using a back-referenced regular expression with more options.
Ansible Full: rpm_key	`ansible-rpm_key-full`	Adds or removes a GPG key from the RPM database with more options.
Ansible Full: script	`ansible-script-full`	Runs a local script on a remote node after transferring it, with more options.
Ansible Full: service	`ansible-service-full`	Manage services with more options.
Ansible Full: service_facts	`ansible-service_facts-full`	Return service state information as fact data.
Ansible Full: set_fact	`ansible-set_fact-full`	Set host variable(s) and fact(s) with more complex examples.
Ansible Full: set_stats	`ansible-set_stats-full`	Define and display stats for the current ansible run with more options.
Ansible Full: setup	`ansible-setup-full`	Gathers facts about remote hosts (often run implicitly) with more options.
Ansible Full: shell	`ansible-shell-full`	Execute shell commands on targets, allows pipes, redirects, etc., with more options.
Ansible Full: slurp	`ansible-slurp-full`	Slurps a file from remote nodes (content is base64 encoded).
Ansible Full: stat	`ansible-stat-full`	Retrieve file or file system status with more options.
Ansible Full: subversion	`ansible-subversion-full`	Deploys a subversion repository with more options.
Ansible Full: systemd_service	`ansible-systemd_service-full`	Manage systemd units with more options and states.
Ansible Full: sysvinit	`ansible-sysvinit-full`	Manage SysV services with more options.
Ansible Full: tempfile	`ansible-tempfile-full`	Creates temporary files and directories with more options.
Ansible Full: template	`ansible-template-full`	Template a file out to a target host using Jinja2 with more options.
Ansible Full: unarchive	`ansible-unarchive-full`	Unpacks an archive after (optionally) copying it from the local machine, with more options.
Ansible Full: uri	`ansible-uri-full`	Interacts with web services with comprehensive options.
Ansible Full: user	`ansible-user-full`	Manage user accounts with comprehensive options.
Ansible Full: validate_argument_spec (Role Meta)	`ansible-validate_argument_spec-full`	Validate role argument specs within meta/argument_specs.yml.
Ansible Full: wait_for	`ansible-wait_for-full`	Waits for a condition (port, path, regex) before continuing, with more options.
Ansible Full: wait_for_connection	`ansible-wait_for_connection-full`	Waits until remote system is reachable/usable via the connection plugin.
Ansible Full: yum_repository	`ansible-yum_repository-full`	Add or remove YUM/DNF repositories with comprehensive options.
Ansible Full: yum	`ansible-yum-full`	Manages packages with the YUM package manager (also DNF on newer systems) with comprehensive options.
Ansible: add_host	`ansible-add_host-simple`	Add a host to the in-memory inventory.
Ansible: apt	`ansible-apt-simple`	Manages apt-packages (Debian/Ubuntu).
Ansible: apt_key	`ansible-apt_key-simple`	Add or remove an apt key.
Ansible: apt_repository	`ansible-apt_repository-simple`	Add and remove APT repositories.
Ansible: assemble	`ansible-assemble-simple`	Assemble configuration files from fragments.
Ansible: assert	`ansible-assert-simple`	Asserts given expressions are true.
Ansible: async_status	`ansible-async_status-simple`	Obtain status of asynchronous task.
Ansible: blockinfile	`ansible-blockinfile-simple`	Insert/update/remove a text block.
Ansible: command	`ansible-command-simple`	Execute commands on targets.
Ansible: copy	`ansible-copy-simple`	Copy files to remote locations.
Ansible: cron	`ansible-cron-simple`	Manage cron.d and crontab entries.
Ansible: deb822_repository	`ansible-deb822_repository-simple`	Add and remove deb822 formatted repositories.
Ansible: debconf	`ansible-debconf-simple`	Configure a .deb package.
Ansible: debug	`ansible-debug-simple`	Print statements during execution.
Ansible: dnf	`ansible-dnf-simple`	Manages packages with the dnf package manager.
Ansible: dnf5	`ansible-dnf5-simple`	Manages packages with the dnf5 package manager.
Ansible: dpkg_selections	`ansible-dpkg_selections-simple`	Dpkg package selection selections.
Ansible: expect	`ansible-expect-simple`	Executes a command and responds to prompts.
Ansible: fail	`ansible-fail-simple`	Fail with custom message.
Ansible: fetch	`ansible-fetch-simple`	Fetch files from remote nodes.
Ansible: file	`ansible-file-simple`	Manage files and file properties.
Ansible: find	`ansible-find-simple`	Return a list of files based on specific criteria.
Ansible: gather_facts	`ansible-gather_facts-simple`	Gathers facts about remote hosts explicitly.
Ansible: get_url	`ansible-get_url-simple`	Downloads files from HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP to node.
Ansible: getent	`ansible-getent-simple`	A wrapper to the unix getent utility.
Ansible: git	`ansible-git-simple`	Deploy software (or files) from git checkouts.
Ansible: group	`ansible-group-simple`	Add or remove groups.
Ansible: group_by	`ansible-group_by-simple`	Create Ansible groups based on facts.
Ansible: hostname	`ansible-hostname-simple`	Manage hostname.
Ansible: import_playbook	`ansible-import_playbook-simple`	Import a playbook (statically).
Ansible: import_role	`ansible-import_role-simple`	Import a role into a play (statically).
Ansible: import_tasks	`ansible-import_tasks-simple`	Import a task list (statically).
Ansible: include_role	`ansible-include_role-simple`	Load and execute a role (dynamically).
Ansible: include_tasks	`ansible-include_tasks-simple`	Dynamically include a task list.
Ansible: include_vars	`ansible-include_vars-simple`	Load variables from files, dynamically within a task.
Ansible: iptables	`ansible-iptables-simple`	Modify iptables rules.
Ansible: known_hosts	`ansible-known_hosts-simple`	Add or remove a host from the known_hosts file.
Ansible: lineinfile	`ansible-lineinfile-simple`	Manage lines in text files.
Ansible: meta	`ansible-meta-simple`	Execute Ansible 'actions' (e.g., flush_handlers, end_play).
Ansible: mount_facts	`ansible-mount_facts-simple`	Retrieve mount information.
Ansible: package	`ansible-package-simple`	Generic OS package manager.
Ansible: package_facts	`ansible-package_facts-simple`	Package information as facts.
Ansible: pause	`ansible-pause-simple`	Pause playbook execution.
Ansible: ping	`ansible-ping-simple`	Try to connect to host and verify Python.
Ansible: pip	`ansible-pip-simple`	Manages Python library dependencies.
Ansible: raw	`ansible-raw-simple`	Executes a low-down and dirty command.
Ansible: reboot	`ansible-reboot-simple`	Reboot a machine.
Ansible: replace	`ansible-replace-simple`	Replace all instances of a string in a file.
Ansible: rpm_key	`ansible-rpm_key-simple`	Adds or removes a GPG key from the RPM DB.
Ansible: script	`ansible-script-simple`	Runs a local script on a remote node.
Ansible: service	`ansible-service-simple`	Manage services.
Ansible: service_facts	`ansible-service_facts-simple`	Return service state information as fact data.
Ansible: set_fact	`ansible-set_fact-simple`	Set host variable(s) and fact(s).
Ansible: set_stats	`ansible-set_stats-simple`	Define and display stats for the current Ansible run.
Ansible: setup	`ansible-setup-simple`	Gathers facts about remote hosts (often implicit).
Ansible: shell	`ansible-shell-simple`	Execute shell commands on targets.
Ansible: slurp	`ansible-slurp-simple`	Slurps a file from remote nodes (base64 encoded).
Ansible: stat	`ansible-stat-simple`	Retrieve file or file system status.
Ansible: subversion	`ansible-subversion-simple`	Deploys a subversion repository.
Ansible: systemd_service	`ansible-systemd_service-simple`	Manage systemd units.
Ansible: sysvinit	`ansible-sysvinit-simple`	Manage SysV services.
Ansible: tempfile	`ansible-tempfile-simple`	Creates temporary files and directories.
Ansible: template	`ansible-template-simple`	Template a file out to a target host.
Ansible: unarchive	`ansible-unarchive-simple`	Unpacks an archive.
Ansible: uri	`ansible-uri-simple`	Interacts with web services.
Ansible: user	`ansible-user-simple`	Manage user accounts.
Ansible: validate_argument_spec	`ansible-validate_argument_spec-simple`	Validate role argument specs (used within meta/argument_specs.yml usually).
Ansible: wait_for	`ansible-wait_for-simple`	Waits for a condition before continuing.
Ansible: wait_for_connection	`ansible-wait_for_connection-simple`	Waits until remote system is reachable/usable.
Ansible: yum_repository	`ansible-yum_repository-simple`	Add or remove YUM repositories.
Ansible: yum	`ansible-yum-simple`	Manages packages with the yum package manager.

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Features

Available Snippets