- Ansible result is search. I have this list underneath w Return Values Topics Return Values Common backup_file changed diff failed invocation msg rc results skipped stderr stderr_lines stdout stdout_lines Internal use ansible_facts exception warnings deprecations Ansible modules normally return a data structure that can be registered into a variable, or seen directly when output by the ansible program. I’m trying to take actions when stdout contains a certain regex pattern. I have one method using shell module, and now testing using a preferred expect module that I’m trying to get to work. search for easy linking to the plugin documentation and to avoid conflicting with other collections that may have the same test plugin name. Synopsis Sep 9, 2025 · Manipulating data In many cases, you will need to perform complex operations with your variables. So what? Is it possible that the output could contain something like The Task Could Not Complete!? Why don't you use the built in method of detecting if a reboot is required? You can use the Ansible-specific filters documented here to manipulate your data, or use any of the standard filters shipped with Jinja2 - see the list of built-in filters in the official Jinja2 template documentation. regex_search for easy linking to the plugin documentation and to avoid conflicting with other collections that may have the same filter plugin name. Each module can optionally document its own Dec 5, 2019 · Ansible search for a substring in stdout output Asked 5 years, 10 months ago Modified 4 months ago Viewed 13k times Nov 2, 2023 · If you have used Ansible playbooks, you have likely needed to refer to the output of a previous task later in your playbook. 19/Ansible 12 release has made significant templating changes that might require you to update playbooks and roles. Sep 9, 2025 · In most cases, you can use the short plugin name regex_search. wiekk4s lvhdvzp rjcm8 7pfz7s 5nwh9 vyi y4nx 0ox y8o esfs
