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ansible-inventory:tldr:f721f
The command "ansible-inventory --list --yaml" is used to display the inventory of Ansible in YAML format. Here's a breakdown of each component of the command:
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"ansible-inventory": This is the command-line tool to manage and organize inventory in Ansible. It allows you to manipulate, query, and display information about your inventory.
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"--list": This option is used to request the inventory information in a readable format. It shows the complete inventory and its current state, including all groups, hosts, and their variables.
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"--yaml": This option specifies the output format as YAML. YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization format that is commonly used in configuration files. By specifying this option, the inventory information will be displayed in YAML format, which is easier to read and interpret.
When you execute the command "ansible-inventory --list --yaml," it will gather the inventory information, process it, and display it in a structured YAML format, providing detailed insights into your inventory's configuration and variables.