my_test_facts.py

#!/usr/bin/python

# Copyright: (c) 2020, Your Name <YourName@example.org>
# GNU General Public License v3.0+ (see COPYING or https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt)
from __future__ import (absolute_import, division, print_function)
__metaclass__ = type

DOCUMENTATION = r'''
---
module: my_test_facts

short_description: This is my test facts module

version_added: "1.0.0"

description: This is my longer description explaining my test facts module.

author:
    - Your Name (@yourGitHubHandle)
'''

EXAMPLES = r'''
- name: Return ansible_facts
  my_namespace.my_collection.my_test_facts:
'''

RETURN = r'''
# These are examples of possible return values, and in general should use other names for return values.
ansible_facts:
  description: Facts to add to ansible_facts.
  returned: always
  type: dict
  contains:
    foo:
      description: Foo facts about operating system.
      type: str
      returned: when operating system foo fact is present
      sample: 'bar'
    answer:
      description:
      - Answer facts about operating system.
      - This description can be a list as well.
      type: str
      returned: when operating system answer fact is present
      sample: '42'
'''

from ansible.module_utils.basic import AnsibleModule


def run_module():
    # define available arguments/parameters a user can pass to the module
    module_args = dict()

    # seed the result dict in the object
    # we primarily care about changed and state
    # changed is if this module effectively modified the target
    # state will include any data that you want your module to pass back
    # for consumption, for example, in a subsequent task
    result = dict(
        changed=False,
        ansible_facts=dict(),
    )

    # the AnsibleModule object will be our abstraction working with Ansible
    # this includes instantiation, a couple of common attr would be the
    # args/params passed to the execution, as well as if the module
    # supports check mode
    module = AnsibleModule(
        argument_spec=module_args,
        supports_check_mode=True
    )

    # if the user is working with this module in only check mode we do not
    # want to make any changes to the environment, just return the current
    # state with no modifications
    if module.check_mode:
        module.exit_json(**result)

    # manipulate or modify the state as needed (this is going to be the
    # part where your module will do what it needs to do)
    result['ansible_facts'] = {
        'foo': 'bar',
        'answer': '42',
    }
    # in the event of a successful module execution, you will want to
    # simple AnsibleModule.exit_json(), passing the key/value results
    module.exit_json(**result)


def main():
    run_module()


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()