ansible
Ansible automation and configuration management patterns. Use when writing Ansible playbooks, roles, or automating infrastructure configuration and deployment tasks.
Best use case
ansible is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Ansible automation and configuration management patterns. Use when writing Ansible playbooks, roles, or automating infrastructure configuration and deployment tasks.
Teams using ansible should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ansible/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ansible Compares
| Feature / Agent | ansible | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Ansible automation and configuration management patterns. Use when writing Ansible playbooks, roles, or automating infrastructure configuration and deployment tasks.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Ansible Skill
This skill provides Ansible automation patterns and best practices.
## Playbook Structure
```yaml
---
- name: Configure web servers
hosts: webservers
become: true
vars:
http_port: 80
tasks:
- name: Install nginx
ansible.builtin.apt:
name: nginx
state: present
notify: Restart nginx
handlers:
- name: Restart nginx
ansible.builtin.service:
name: nginx
state: restarted
```
## Role Structure
```
roles/
└── webserver/
├── defaults/main.yml # Default variables
├── handlers/main.yml # Handler definitions
├── tasks/main.yml # Task list
├── templates/ # Jinja2 templates
├── files/ # Static files
└── vars/main.yml # Role variables
```
## Best Practices
### Use Fully Qualified Collection Names
```yaml
# ✅ Good
- ansible.builtin.apt:
name: nginx
# ❌ Bad (ambiguous)
- apt:
name: nginx
```
### Idempotent Tasks
```yaml
# Tasks should be safe to run multiple times
- name: Ensure config exists
ansible.builtin.template:
src: config.j2
dest: /etc/app/config.yml
# Only changes if content differs
```
### Use Handlers for Service Restarts
```yaml
tasks:
- name: Update config
template:
src: nginx.conf.j2
dest: /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
notify: Restart nginx
handlers:
- name: Restart nginx
service:
name: nginx
state: restarted
```
## Inventory Best Practices
```ini
[webservers]
web1.example.com
web2.example.com
[dbservers]
db1.example.com
[production:children]
webservers
dbservers
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