This repository contains an ansible module for modifying yaml files.
I didn’t see a good method of editing yaml files and config managing them through ansible. This is my attempt.
You can install via Ansible Galaxy:
$ ansible-galaxy install kwoodson.yedit
If you do this, you should also add a requirements.yml so other users of your playbook know what dependencies to install:
---
- src: kwoodson.yeditYou can then reference it in a play by importing it before use:
roles:
- kwoodson.yedit
- role-that-uses-yeditSometimes it is necessary to config manage .yml files.
- hosts: localhost
gather_facts: no
roles:
- kwoodson.yedit
tasks:
- name: manage yaml files
yedit:
src: /tmp/test.yaml
key: a.b.c
value:
d:
e:
f:
this is a test
- name: get a specific value
yedit:
src: /tmp/test.yaml
state: list
key: a.b.c.d.e.f
register: yeditout
- debug: var=yeditoutAs this is a role, just copy it into any roles directory recognized by Ansible. For details, see Ansible documentation:
Full documentation is available inline here.