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ansible-doc: Show information about a specific action plugin (module).
$ ansible-doc ${plugin_name}
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The command "ansible-doc ${plugin_name}" is used to access the documentation for a specific Ansible plugin. Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "ansible-doc" is the command itself. It is a built-in Ansible command that allows you to access the documentation for various Ansible modules, plugins, and topics.
- "${plugin_name}" refers to the name of the specific plugin you want to access the documentation for. You need to replace "${plugin_name}" with the actual name of the plugin you are interested in.
For example, if you want to view the documentation for the "docker_container" module, you would run the command "ansible-doc docker_container".
When you execute this command, Ansible will display the documentation for the specified plugin in your terminal. This documentation provides detailed information about the plugin, including its purpose, available options, usage examples, and any specific prerequisites or considerations. It is a useful resource to understand how to utilize a plugin effectively within your Ansible playbooks.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.