ansible
Provides comprehensive guidance for Ansible automation including playbooks, roles, inventory, and module usage. Use when the user asks about Ansible, needs to automate IT tasks, create Ansible playbooks, or manage infrastructure with Ansible.
Best use case
ansible is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Provides comprehensive guidance for Ansible automation including playbooks, roles, inventory, and module usage. Use when the user asks about Ansible, needs to automate IT tasks, create Ansible playbooks, or manage infrastructure with Ansible.
Provides comprehensive guidance for Ansible automation including playbooks, roles, inventory, and module usage. Use when the user asks about Ansible, needs to automate IT tasks, create Ansible playbooks, or manage infrastructure with Ansible.
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "ansible" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Provides comprehensive guidance for Ansible automation including playbooks, roles, inventory, and module usage. Use when the user asks about Ansible, needs to automate IT tasks, create Ansible playbooks, or manage infrastructure with Ansible.
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
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?
Provides comprehensive guidance for Ansible automation including playbooks, roles, inventory, and module usage. Use when the user asks about Ansible, needs to automate IT tasks, create Ansible playbooks, or manage infrastructure with Ansible.
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
## When to use this skill
Use this skill whenever the user wants to:
- Write Ansible playbooks, roles, or inventory files
- Execute ad-hoc commands or run playbooks against hosts
- Use modules (package, copy, template, service, user, etc.) for configuration and deployment
- Handle variables, conditionals, loops, and error handling in Ansible
- Set up Ansible Vault for secrets management
## How to use this skill
### Workflow
1. **Define inventory** — list target hosts in INI or YAML format
2. **Write playbook** — define hosts, tasks, handlers, and vars in YAML
3. **Organize with roles** — extract reusable tasks, templates, and defaults into roles
4. **Run and validate** — execute with `ansible-playbook` and verify idempotency
### Quick Start Example
```yaml
# site.yml
---
- name: Deploy web application
hosts: webservers
become: true
vars:
app_port: 8080
tasks:
- name: Install nginx
ansible.builtin.package:
name: nginx
state: present
- name: Deploy config from template
ansible.builtin.template:
src: templates/nginx.conf.j2
dest: /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
notify: restart nginx
handlers:
- name: restart nginx
ansible.builtin.service:
name: nginx
state: restarted
```
```bash
# Run the playbook
ansible-playbook -i inventory/production site.yml
# Ad-hoc ping all hosts
ansible -m ping all
```
### Key Commands
| Command | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| `ansible-playbook playbook.yml` | Run a playbook |
| `ansible -m ping all` | Test connectivity |
| `ansible-vault encrypt vars/secrets.yml` | Encrypt sensitive data |
| `ansible-galaxy init myrole` | Scaffold a new role |
## Best Practices
- Organize with roles and `group_vars/host_vars` hierarchy; avoid monolithic playbooks
- Encrypt sensitive data with `ansible-vault`; use idempotent tasks with `state` and conditionals
- Define explicit failure handling (`ignore_errors`, `block/rescue`); use tags for selective runs
- Control node requires Python; target hosts need SSH access; optionally use AWX/Tower for scheduling
## Troubleshooting
- **Connection refused**: Verify SSH keys and `ansible_user` in inventory
- **Module not found**: Check Ansible version and use FQCN (e.g., `ansible.builtin.copy`)
- **Idempotency failures**: Ensure tasks use `state` parameter and avoid shell commands where modules exist
## Keywords
ansible, playbook, role, inventory, automation, configuration management, ansible-vault, infrastructureRelated Skills
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