Plugin
Explore how Ansible plugins enhance functionality by allowing custom extensions in automation tasks. Learn about different plugin types with a focus on lookup plugins, understanding how to copy multiple files using the fileglob plugin within playbooks to tailor automation for your IT needs.
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Ansible plugins are additional Python scripts that can be used to extend the functionality of Ansible. These plugins provide the ability to create custom code pieces that enhance the core functionality of Ansible and enable the development of more diverse and interesting applications.
The classification of Ansible plugins is based on their specific functions or roles. Plugins are categorized according to the particular purposes they serve within Ansible’s framework.
The plugin types
The list of plugins is shown in the table ...