---
title: "Ansible Playbook Dry Run Validator"
description: "Validates Ansible playbooks using ansible-lint and the Ansible Galaxy API. Performs check-mode dry runs, validates role dependencies, and detects deprecated module usage across collections."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/ansible/ansible"
category:
  - "Runbooks & Diagnostics"
framework:
  - "OpenClaw"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "ansible/ansible"
  github_stars: 68364
---

# Ansible Playbook Dry Run Validator

Validates Ansible playbooks using ansible-lint and the Ansible Galaxy API. Performs check-mode dry runs, validates role dependencies, and detects deprecated module usage across collections.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/ansible-playbook-dry-run-validator/)