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53 lines
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Python
53 lines
1.5 KiB
Python
# (c) 2013, Michael DeHaan <michael.dehaan@gmail.com>
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# (c) 2017 Ansible Project
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# GNU General Public License v3.0+ (see COPYING or https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt)
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from __future__ import (absolute_import, division, print_function)
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__metaclass__ = type
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DOCUMENTATION = """
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lookup: random_choice
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author: Michael DeHaan <michael.dehaan@gmail.com>
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version_added: "1.1"
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short_description: return random element from list
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description:
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- The 'random_choice' feature can be used to pick something at random. While it's not a load balancer (there are modules for those),
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it can somewhat be used as a poor man's load balancer in a MacGyver like situation.
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- At a more basic level, they can be used to add chaos and excitement to otherwise predictable automation environments.
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"""
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EXAMPLES = """
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- name: Magic 8 ball for MUDs
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debug:
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msg: "{{ item }}"
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with_random_choice:
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- "go through the door"
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- "drink from the goblet"
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- "press the red button"
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- "do nothing"
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"""
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RETURN = """
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_raw:
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description:
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- random item
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"""
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import random
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from ansible.errors import AnsibleError
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from ansible.module_utils._text import to_native
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from ansible.plugins.lookup import LookupBase
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class LookupModule(LookupBase):
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def run(self, terms, inject=None, **kwargs):
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ret = terms
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if terms:
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try:
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ret = [random.choice(terms)]
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except Exception as e:
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raise AnsibleError("Unable to choose random term: %s" % to_native(e))
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return ret
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