ansible-host-limiter

Limit Ansible commands to the ndelucca-server target host by default.

Updated Aug 11, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ndelucca/environment --skill ansible-host-limiter
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Skill: ansible-host-limiter
Source: https://github.com/ndelucca/environment/tree/main/.claude/skills/ansible-host-limiter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ndelucca/environment --skill ansible-host-limiter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces a critical safety practice for the home-server infrastructure: always limit ansible commands to specific hosts to prevent accidental execution on unintended targets like the raspberry-printer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Default host limiting: Ensures commands run only on ndelucca-server by default.
  • Safety prompts: Warns when commands attempt to run on all hosts.
  • Usage guidance: Provides examples for common ansible commands.

Quick Start

ansible ndelucca-server -m ping

Frequently Asked Questions about ansible-host-limiter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent Ansible commands from running on unintended hosts?▼

Limit Ansible commands to specific hosts using the -l flag to restrict execution scope. This Skill enforces host limiting by default, ensuring commands target only ndelucca-server unless explicitly overridden, preventing accidental execution on unintended targets like raspberry-printer.

What's the best way to set up safety defaults for Ansible playbooks?▼

Configure Ansible to require explicit host targeting with confirmation prompts for multi-host runs. This Skill applies default host restrictions across all ansible-playbook and ad-hoc invocations, tags, and actions in your home-server environment to enforce safety practices.

How do I run an Ansible command on a specific host safely?▼

Use the -l flag with your target host name: ansible ndelucca-server -m ping. This Skill ensures the -l flag is present on every command and prompts for confirmation before executing on multiple hosts, preventing unintended infrastructure changes.

Can I override default host limits in Ansible when needed?▼

Yes, you can explicitly request different hosts, but this Skill prompts for confirmation before executing on multiple hosts. Override defaults only when necessary; the confirmation step ensures you intentionally target hosts outside the default ndelucca-server scope.

Why should I use host limiting for Ansible automation?▼

Host limiting prevents accidental execution on unintended infrastructure targets, a critical safety practice for multi-host environments. This Skill enforces limiting on playbooks, ad-hoc actions, and tags to protect home-server infrastructure from mistakes.

Does this work with both Ansible playbooks and ad-hoc commands?▼

Yes, this Skill applies host limiting across all Ansible invocations including ansible-playbook and ad-hoc actions, plus tag-based execution. Default restrictions and confirmation prompts apply uniformly to the entire home-server environment.