Ansible task to run script on localhost

Question

I'm trying to run a script on my Ansible localhost. What I have now is:

    - name: "Cherrytree - execute build.sh"
      ansible.builtin.shell: "./build.sh"
      args:
        chdir: /opt/Build/cherrytree

When I run this I get the error:

ERROR! this task 'ansible.builtin.shell' has extra params, which is only allowed in the following modules: win_shell, import_tasks, add_host, meta, script, include_tasks, import_role, shell, win_command, raw, group_by, include_vars, include_role.

I'm just trying to run a script that will install cherrytree using Ansible. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm guessing you're running an old version of ansible with the new style namespaced modules; since shell: still works fine both ways, you'll be better off using the old style shell: since it will work for the foreseeable future. Pedantically, you don't need shell: for that, either, since you're not using any "shell" features, the command: task is designed for things one can exec — mdaniel
– mdaniel, Commented Oct 27, 2021 at 14:45
I just did an upgrade to Ansible and changed the task to the below and it's still not working. - name: "Cherrytree - execute build.sh" ansible.builtin.command: /opt/Build/cherrytree/build.sh — just1han85
– just1han85, Commented Oct 27, 2021 at 15:40

Houssem AZZOUZ · Accepted Answer · 2021-10-27 18:04:35Z

2

You should use the chdir argument of shell module, instead of trying to pass it with args.

- name: "Cherrytree - execute build.sh"
  ansible.builtin.shell: 
     cmd: "./build.sh"
     chdir: /opt/Build/cherrytree

answered Oct 27, 2021 at 18:04

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2 Comments

mdaniel Over a year ago

I thought that was the problem, too, but the examples show the syntax used by OP, which is why I strongly suspect it's the ansible.bulitin. part that's causing them trouble

Houssem AZZOUZ Over a year ago

Yes that's more likely. I originally wanted to post as comment but I have no rep points yet ..

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