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Building a Plugin

Authoring a plugin breaks down into four stages. Start with a fresh plugin (or clone an existing one), write the Ansible task list, fill in metadata via the top-bar panels, then publish the plugin and decide who can use it.

Plugin editor showing the YAML editor with metadata panels across the top, an actions menu beside the plugin name, and save and Time Machine controls Inside a plugin — YAML editor in the middle, metadata panels across the top, plugin actions by the name, and save and YAML-history controls below.

The Build Flow

Four steps from idea to a published plugin — click a step to learn more.

Creating the Plugin

Start fresh with Add New Plugin or fork an existing one with Clone.

Updating the Ansible Code

Write the task list the right way — no playbook header, vault-staged files, inline scripts, validation.

Updating Metadata

Templates, Tag Parent Plugin, Automated Actions, Parameters, Resources — the panels across the top of the editor.

Publishing and Sharing

Publish the plugin, then control who can edit, clone, or use it.