Ansible

---
name: "ansible"
version: "1.0.0"
description: "Ansible IT automation reference. Agentless SSH-based architecture, static/dynamic inventory with groups, YAML playbooks with tasks/handlers/tags, 3000+ built-in modules, role directory structure, Ansible Vault secrets encryption, Galaxy collections, and production best practices."
author: "BytesAgain"
homepage: "https://bytesagain.com"
source: "https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills"
tags: [ansible, automation, configuration-management, devops, ssh, infrastructure]
category: "sysops"
---

# Ansible

Ansible IT automation reference — agentless, YAML-based, idempotent.

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Ansible overview, architecture, quick start |
| `inventory` | Static/dynamic inventory, groups, variables |
| `playbooks` | Plays, tasks, handlers, tags, blocks |
| `modules` | Built-in modules: file, package, service, command |
| `roles` | Role structure, defaults, dependencies |
| `vault` | Secrets encryption, encrypt_string, vault IDs |
| `galaxy` | Collections, requirements.yml, publishing |
| `best-practices` | Directory layout, idempotency, strategies |