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+DOCUMENTATION:
+ name: shuffle
+ version_added: "2.6"
+ short_description: randomize a list
+ description:
+ - Take the elements of the input list and return in a random order.
+ positional: _input
+ options:
+ _input:
+ description: A number or list to randomize.
+ type: list
+ elements: any
+ required: true
+ seed:
+ description: If specified use a pseudo random selection instead (repeatable).
+ type: str
+
+EXAMPLES: |
+
+ randomized_list: "{{ ['a','b','c'] | shuffle}}"
+ per_host_repeatable: "{{ ['a','b','c'] | shuffle(seed=inventory_hostname) }}"
+
+RETURN:
+ _value:
+ description: Random number or list element.
+ type: list
+ elements: any