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Building a Plugin

Building a plugin takes four stages. Start a new plugin (or clone an existing one), write the Ansible task list, fill in the metadata in the top-bar panels, and then publish the plugin and choose who can use it.

Plugin editor showing the YAML editor with metadata panels across the top, a Manage Plugin button beside the plugin name, and the Save and YAML History buttons Inside a plugin. The YAML editor is in the middle, with metadata panels across the top, plugin actions beside the name, and the Save and YAML History buttons below.

The Build Flow

Four steps take you from an 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 to New Plugin.

Updating the Ansible Code

Write the task list the way the platform expects: no playbook header, vault-staged files, inline scripts, and validation.

Updating Metadata

The panels across the top of the editor: Templates, Dependencies, Tag Parent Plugin, Automated Actions, Parameters, Addon Config Samples, and Resources.

Publishing and Sharing

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