pipx: Add support for --global parameter

[gaby]

Summary

Since pipx v1.6.0 the --global argument was added which helps to execute actions in global scope which exposes the app to all system users. By default the global binary location is set to /usr/local/bin. This is great for systems that have multiple users that will use the same CLI applications. For example ansible itself.

Note:

• This requires pipx v1.6.0 or higher.
• This param is also not supported on windows.
  Documentation about --global is here: https://pipx.pypa.io/stable/installation/#global-installation
  Commands that support --global can be found here: https://pipx.pypa.io/stable/docs/

Issue Type

Feature Idea

Component Name

pipx

Additional Information

Example

- name: Install ansible as a global package to all users
  community.general.pipx:
    name: ansible
    global: true

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[gaby]

The --include-deps is also needed, else the CLI of dependencies are installed. In the case of ansible pkg, the cli's provided by ansible-core dont get installed unless that param is also provided.

[russoz]

Hi @gaby that is already there.

https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/community/general/pipx_module.html#parameter-install_deps

[gaby]

@russoz Great, so the only thing missing would be the global param. Thanks, I should had check the docs

[gaby]

@russoz Hello, has there been any updates on this? It's a blocker for deploying hosts with Ubuntu 24.04 and Ansible.

[russoz]

hi @gaby , I have not had much time lately. Just started the PR today, but I am going to add other pipx params that are missing. For --global I still need to write tests.

[gaby]

@russoz Thanks for the update! Really appreciate it.

[gaby]

@russoz Thank you for implementing this! 💪