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ARA

ARA is an open-source tool that simplifies Ansible reporting and troubleshooting by recording and centralizing execution data.

Description

ARA (Another Recursive Acronym) is a tool designed to simplify Ansible reporting and troubleshooting. It records Ansible and ansible-playbook commands regardless of their execution environment (Linux distributions, macOS, various tools, CI/CD platforms, etc.). The recorded results are accessible through a command-line interface (CLI), a REST API, and a self-hosted web reporting interface. ARA supports various database backends such as SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL, and offers features such as authentication and selective recording to enhance performance and security. The project is open-source and welcomes community contributions.

Features

ARA records Ansible command executions from various environments, including different OS, tools and CI/CD platforms. Provides a comprehensive reporting mechanism using CLI, REST API, and web interface. Supports multiple database backends for storing recorded data. Includes features like authentication to improve security. Offers selective data recording to enhance performance and reduce storage needs. Is easily integrated with various Ansible execution methods and environments. Is open-source, encouraging collaboration and community contributions. Provides a self-hosted, local-first reporting interface.

Benefits

Improved Ansible troubleshooting and understanding through detailed reporting. Simplified workflow for managing and analyzing Ansible playbooks. Centralized logging and reporting of Ansible execution regardless of environment. Enhanced security with features such as authentication. Flexible data storage options with support for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Open-source nature encourages community contributions and development. A user-friendly web reporting interface for easy access to results. Supports various use cases from single machine runs to complex CI/CD pipelines.

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