---
title: "Ansible Playbook Dry-Run Validator"
description: "Validates Ansible playbooks in check mode using ansible-playbook --check --diff and the Ansible Python API. Detects idempotency issues, undefined variables, and unreachable hosts before production runs."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/ansible/ansible"
author: "ansible"
category:
  - "Runbooks & Diagnostics"
framework:
  - "Cursor"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "ansible/ansible"
  github_stars: 68364
---

# Ansible Playbook Dry-Run Validator

Validates Ansible playbooks in check mode using ansible-playbook --check --diff and the Ansible Python API. Detects idempotency issues, undefined variables, and unreachable hosts before production runs.

## 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.

## Documentation

- https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/index.html

## Source

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