random_choice¶

Collection Note

This module is part of the ansible.builtin collection. To install the collection, use:

ansible-galaxy collection install ansible.builtin

Added in version 1.1.

Synopsis¶

The 'random_choice' feature can be used to pick something at random. While it's not a load balancer (there are modules for those), it can somewhat be used as a poor man's load balancer in a MacGyver like situation.
At a more basic level, they can be used to add chaos and excitement to otherwise predictable automation environments.

Examples¶

- name: Magic 8 ball for MUDs
  ansible.builtin.debug:
    msg: "{{ item }}"
  with_random_choice:
     - "go through the door"
     - "drink from the goblet"
     - "press the red button"
     - "do nothing"

Return Values¶

Key	Data Type	Description	Returned
_raw	raw	random item

Authors¶

Michael Dehaan