include_tasks - Dynamically include a task list
New in version 2.4.
Synopsis
- Includes a file with a list of tasks to be executed in the current playbook.
Parameters
Parameter | Choices/Defaults | Comments |
---|---|---|
free-form | The name of the imported file is specified directly without any other option. Unlike import_tasks, most keywords, including loops and conditionals, apply to this statement. |
Notes
Note
- This is a core feature of the Ansible, rather than a module, and cannot be overridden like a module.
Examples
- hosts: all tasks: - debug: msg: task1 - name: Include task list in play include_tasks: stuff.yaml - debug: msg: task10 - hosts: all tasks: - debug: msg: task1 - name: Include task list in play only if the condition is true include_tasks: "{{ hostvar }}.yaml" when: hostvar is defined
Status
This module is flagged as preview which means that it is not guaranteed to have a backwards compatible interface.
Maintenance
This module is flagged as core which means that it is maintained by the Ansible Core Team. See Module Maintenance & Support for more info.
For a list of other modules that are also maintained by the Ansible Core Team, see here.
Support
For more information about Red Hat’s support of this module, please refer to this Knowledge Base article
Author
- Ansible Core Team (@ansible)
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https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/2.6/modules/include_tasks_module.html