@mhdd_24/ansible-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSIBLE_WORKDIR | No | Default working directory for Ansible operations. | |
| ANSIBLE_PLAYBOOK_BIN | No | Path to the ansible-playbook binary. |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ansible_statusA | Check ansible / ansible-playbook availability. |
| ansible_list_inventoryB | List inventory hosts. |
| ansible_syntax_checkC | Syntax-check a playbook. |
| ansible_run_playbookC | Run a playbook (confirm required). |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 4 tools
Each tool targets a distinct action: checking environment, inventory listing, syntax validation, and playbook execution. There is no overlap in purpose, making selection unambiguous.
All tools follow the same ansible_ prefix followed by clear verb_noun structure. This consistent pattern makes the tool names predictable and easy to scan.
With only 4 tools, the server is tightly scoped to the core Ansible workflows. Every tool addresses a fundamental need and none feel redundant or unnecessary.
The server covers the main lifecycle for working with Ansible: verify availability, inspect inventory, validate playbooks, and run them. Missing are advanced features like ad-hoc commands or detailed inventory introspection, but these are not essential for basic operation.