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Module utilities

Module utilities contain shared code used by multiple plugins. You can write custom module utilities.

Enabling module utilities 

You can add a custom module utility by dropping it into a module_utils directory adjacent to your collection or role, just like any other plugin.

Using module utilities 

For information on using module utilities, see Using and developing module utilities.

See also

Developing modules: An introduction to creating Ansible modules
Developing collections: A guide to creating Ansible collections
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