How to use ansible-doc?

To use ansible-doc, you can follow these steps:

  1. View Documentation for a Specific Module:
    To get detailed information about a specific Ansible module, use the following command:

    ansible-doc <module_name>

    Replace <module_name> with the name of the module you want to learn about. For example:

    ansible-doc yum
  2. List All Available Modules:
    To see a list of all available Ansible modules, run:

    ansible-doc -l

    This will display a summary of all modules that are installed and available for use.

  3. Search for Modules or Plugins:
    If you want to search for modules or plugins that match a specific keyword, use:

    ansible-doc -s <keyword>

    Replace <keyword> with the term you want to search for. For example:

    ansible-doc -s file
  4. View Documentation for Plugins:
    You can also view documentation for various types of plugins (e.g., connection plugins, callback plugins) by specifying the plugin type. For example:

    ansible-doc -t connection
  5. Format Output:
    If you want to format the output in JSON or YAML, you can use the -j or -y flags, respectively. For example:

    ansible-doc -j <module_name>
  6. Get Help:
    If you need help with the ansible-doc command and its options, you can run:

    ansible-doc -h

By using these commands, you can effectively access and utilize the documentation provided by ansible-doc to enhance your understanding of Ansible modules and plugins.

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