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ansible-validator

Validate Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections with syntax, lint, and security checks.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#security#validation#playbooks#ansible#lint#molecule
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill ansible-validator-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ansible-validator
Source: https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles/tree/main/config/claude/skills/ansible-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill ansible-validator-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Comprehensive toolkit for validating, linting, and testing Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections. Use this skill when validating Ansible files, debugging automation code, performing dry-run testing, or working with custom modules and collections.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • YAML syntax validation with yamllint and ansible-playbook --syntax-check
  • Linting for best practices with ansible-lint and security-focused guidance via Checkov
  • Molecule-based role testing automation when a molecule/ directory is present
  • Documentation lookup for modules and collections with version awareness
  • Use case: Integrate into CI pipelines to validate new Ansible roles before merging

Quick Start

Run the validator against your Ansible project to automatically run syntax checks, linting, and security scans.

Frequently Asked Questions about ansible-validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate Ansible playbooks for syntax errors and security issues?▼

To validate Ansible playbooks, you can run integrated syntax checks with yamllint and ansible-lint, alongside security analysis using Checkov to identify misconfigurations and provide remediation guidance.

Can I use molecule for Ansible role testing in my CI pipeline?▼

Yes, molecule-based role testing is automatically triggered when a molecule directory is present in your Ansible role, enabling automated dry-run testing before merging code into CI pipelines.

What is the best way to lint Ansible collections and custom modules?▼

The best way to lint Ansible collections and custom modules is applying ansible-lint for best practice enforcement, combined with syntax validation and version-aware documentation lookup for modules.

Does Ansible validation work with YAML files that use custom modules?▼

Ansible validation supports custom modules by performing YAML syntax checks and applying linting rules, while providing documentation lookup that is aware of specific module and collection versions.

Why does my Ansible linting fail when checking roles without a molecule directory?▼

Ansible linting does not fail without a molecule directory; molecule-based role testing is only applied when the directory is present, otherwise standard syntax checks and ansible-lint run normally.

Do I need pyyaml installed to run syntax checks on Ansible playbooks?▼

Yes, pyyaml is a required dependency to perform YAML syntax validation and parse Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections during the integrated linting and security analysis process.

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