New in version 2.3.
tempfile module creates temporary files and directories. mktemp command takes different parameters on various systems, this module helps to avoid troubles related to that. Files/directories created by module are accessible only by creator. In case you need to make them world-accessible you need to use file module.| Parameter | Choices/Defaults | Comments |
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| path |
Location where temporary file or directory should be created. If path is not specified default system temporary directory will be used.
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| prefix |
Default: "ansible."
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Prefix of file/directory name created by module.
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| state |
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Whether to create file or directory.
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| suffix |
Default: ""
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Suffix of file/directory name created by module.
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Note
- name: create temporary build directory
tempfile:
state: directory
suffix: build
- name: create temporary file
tempfile:
state: file
suffix: temp
Common return values are documented here, the following are the fields unique to this module:
| Key | Returned | Description |
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path
string
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success |
Path to created file or directory
Sample:
/tmp/ansible.bMlvdk
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This module is flagged as preview which means that it is not guaranteed to have a backwards compatible interface.
This module is flagged as community which means that it is maintained by the Ansible Community. See Module Maintenance & Support for more info.
For a list of other modules that are also maintained by the Ansible Community, see here.
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