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ansible-doc: Show the playbook snippet for action plugin (modules).
$ ansible-doc --snippet ${plugin_name}
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The command ansible-doc --snippet ${plugin_name} is an Ansible command used to display a snippet of code related to a specific Ansible plugin.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • ansible-doc is the command itself, used to access Ansible's documentation.
  • --snippet is an option that tells Ansible to display a code snippet.
  • ${plugin_name} is a placeholder for the name of the specific Ansible plugin you want to view.

When you replace ${plugin_name} with the actual name of an Ansible plugin, the command will provide you with a code snippet related to that specific plugin. This snippet can be helpful in understanding how to use the plugin in your Ansible playbooks or roles, as it showcases the syntax and usage of the plugin.

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.
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