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Ansible Galaxy Command: Get Role Information

An engineer would use the command 'ansible-galaxy role info {{role_name}}' when they need to retrieve detailed information about a specific Ansible role, such as its dependencies and available variables, to ensure proper integration within their automation playbooks. Exact CLI syntax to get role information using Ansible Galaxy.

When to use this: An engineer would use the command 'ansible-galaxy role info {{role_name}}' when they need to retrieve detailed information about a specific Ansible role, such as its dependencies and available variables, to ensure proper integration within their automation playbooks.

Command Syntax

ansible-galaxy role info <role_name>

Command Breakdown

ansible-galaxy is the base executable for this command.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to get role information using Ansible Galaxy.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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