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author | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-04-28 16:04:56 +0000 |
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committer | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-04-28 16:04:56 +0000 |
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diff --git a/src/ansiblelint/rules/fqcn.md b/src/ansiblelint/rules/fqcn.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fc96ed2 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/ansiblelint/rules/fqcn.md @@ -0,0 +1,76 @@ +# fqcn + +This rule checks for fully-qualified collection names (FQCN) in Ansible content. + +Declaring an FQCN ensures that an action uses code from the correct namespace. +This avoids ambiguity and conflicts that can cause operations to fail or produce +unexpected results. + +The `fqcn` rule has the following checks: + +- `fqcn[action]` - Use FQCN for module actions, such ... +- `fqcn[action-core]` - Checks for FQCNs from the `ansible.legacy` or + `ansible.builtin` collection. +- `fqcn[canonical]` - You should use canonical module name ... instead of ... +- `fqcn[keyword]` - Avoid `collections` keyword by using FQCN for all plugins, + modules, roles and playbooks. + +!!! note + + In most cases you should declare the `ansible.builtin` collection for internal Ansible actions. + You should declare the `ansible.legacy` collection if you use local overrides with actions, such with as the ``shell`` module. + +!!! warning + + This rule does not take [`collections` keyword](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections_guide/collections_using_playbooks.html#simplifying-module-names-with-the-collections-keyword) into consideration for resolving content. + The `collections` keyword provided a temporary mechanism transitioning to Ansible 2.9. + You should rewrite any content that uses the `collections:` key and avoid it where possible. + +## Canonical module names + +Canonical module names are also known as **resolved module names** and they are +to be preferred for most cases. Many Ansible modules have multiple aliases and +redirects, as these were created over time while the content was refactored. +Still, all of them do finally resolve to the same module name, but not without +adding some performance overhead. As very old aliases are at some point removed, +it makes to just refresh the content to make it point to the current canonical +name. + +The only exception for using a canonical name is if your code still needs to be +compatible with a very old version of Ansible, one that does not know how to +resolve that name. If you find yourself in such a situation, feel free to add +this rule to the ignored list. + +## Problematic Code + +```yaml +--- +- name: Example playbook + hosts: all + tasks: + - name: Create an SSH connection + shell: ssh ssh_user@{{ ansible_ssh_host }} # <- Does not use the FQCN for the shell module. +``` + +## Correct Code + +```yaml +--- +- name: Example playbook (1st solution) + hosts: all + tasks: + - name: Create an SSH connection + # Use the FQCN for the legacy shell module and allow local overrides. + ansible.legacy.shell: + ssh ssh_user@{{ ansible_ssh_host }} -o IdentityFile=path/to/my_rsa +``` + +```yaml +--- +- name: Example playbook (2nd solution) + hosts: all + tasks: + - name: Create an SSH connection + # Use the FQCN for the builtin shell module. + ansible.builtin.shell: ssh ssh_user@{{ ansible_ssh_host }} +``` |