Introduction
Keeping track of changes in your Ansible collection is essential for maintaining transparency and informing users about updates, enhancements, and bug fixes. antsibull-changelog is a powerful tool that streamlines the process of managing changelogs. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps of setting up and utilizing antsibull-changelog for your Ansible collection.
Installation
The first step is to install antsibull-changelog. Open your terminal and execute the following command:
``bash
pip install antsibull-changelog
`
Initialization
After installing antsibull-changelog, navigate to the root directory of your Ansible collection and initialize it:
`bash
antsibull-changelog init /path/to/your/collection
`
This command sets up the necessary directory structure and configuration files to manage changelogs effectively.
Linting
Ensure your changelog adheres to the required format by running the linting command:
`bash
antsibull-changelog lint
`
The linting process helps identify and rectify any issues in your changelog.
Adding Changelog Fragment
Create a new file in the changelogs/fragments directory, such as 1.0.0.yaml. Populate this file with details about the changes made in your collection. Use the following template:
`yaml
---
release_summary: |
This is the first proper release of the foo.bar collection on 2023-12-04.
The collection contains the hello-world filter and the my_role role.
`
Replace the content within the backticks with your collection name, release date, and a brief summary of the changes.
Releasing a New Version
After adding the changelog fragment, it’s time to release the new version of your Ansible collection:
`bash
antsibull-changelog release
`
This command consolidates all changelog fragments, updates the version number, and creates a release entry in the main changelog file.
This is the final output in the changelogs/changelog.yaml file:
`yaml
ancestor: null
releases:
1.0.0:
changes:
release_summary: 'This is the first proper release of the foo.bar collection
on 2023-12-04.
The collection contain the hello-world filter and the my_role role.
'
fragments:
- 1.0.0.yaml
release_date: '2023-12-04'
``
Links
- https://github.com/ansible-community/antsibull-changelog/blob/main/docs/changelogs.rst
- https://github.com/ansible-community/antsibull-changelog
Conclusion
By leveraging antsibull-changelog, you can simplify the management of Ansible collection changelogs. The tool’s straightforward commands and structure enable you to maintain organized and informative changelogs effortlessly. Enhance your workflow and provide users with valuable insights into the evolution of your Ansible collection by adopting antsibull-changelog for changelog management.