inventory

Inspect and validate Ansible inventory hosts, groups, and variables.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/theslashdojo/dojo --skill inventory-theslashdojo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: inventory
Source: https://github.com/theslashdojo/dojo/tree/main/nodes/ansible/inventory
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/theslashdojo/dojo --skill inventory-theslashdojo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Inspect and validate Ansible inventory to ensure correct hosts, groups, and variables are resolved before running ad-hoc commands or playbooks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Use ansible-inventory to list and graph inventory sources to verify structure and membership.
  • Inspect host and group variables across static, directory, and dynamic inventory sources before deployment.
  • Validate targeting patterns and environment separation prior to executing automation with [[ansible/ad-hoc]] or [[ansible/playbooks]].

Quick Start

Run this skill to inspect your inventory source and confirm hosts, groups, and variables before executing tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about inventory

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I inspect Ansible inventory to verify hosts and groups before a playbook run?▼

You can inspect Ansible inventory by listing and graphing inventory sources to verify structure and membership, ensuring correct hosts and groups are resolved before executing playbooks or ad-hoc commands.

Can I resolve host and group variables across dynamic inventory sources before deployment?▼

Yes, you can inspect and resolve host and group variables across static, directory-based, and dynamic inventory plugins to validate environment separation and targeting patterns prior to deployment.

What is the best way to graph Ansible inventory structure for validation?▼

Graphing Ansible inventory structure involves using ansible-inventory-based inspection to visualize group hierarchies and host memberships, providing a single source of truth to validate targeting patterns before automation.

Does this approach work with directory-based and dynamic inventory plugins?▼

Yes, this inventory inspection approach applies when inventories are static, directory-based, or dynamic via plugins, allowing you to list, graph, and inspect specific hosts prior to execution.

Why do I need to validate inventory targeting patterns before running ad-hoc commands?▼

Validating targeting patterns before running ad-hoc commands ensures correct host-variable resolution and environment separation, preventing unintended changes and confirming a single source of truth for automation execution.