Aider configuration for managing an Ansible playbook that deploys Anyone Network anonymous relay infrastructure with best practices for YAML, linting, and idempotent automation.
Aider configuration for an Ansible playbook project that deploys Anyone Network anonymous relay infrastructure. This configuration enforces best practices for Ansible development including linting, idempotent task design, and comprehensive documentation.
This Aider configuration is optimized for developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks with a focus on:
Always loaded for AI context:
The configuration enforces these patterns:
1. **Idempotency**: All tasks must be safely re-runnable
2. **Variable Namespacing**: Use `anon_` prefix for project variables
3. **Native Modules**: Prefer Ansible modules over shell commands
4. **Error Handling**: Implement block/rescue patterns
5. **Documentation**: Document all variables in `defaults/main.yml`
6. **Multi-distro Support**: Test on Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora
7. **Secrets Management**: Use Ansible Vault for sensitive data
Start Aider with the configured settings:
```bash
aider
```
The configuration file (`.aider.conf.yml`) will be automatically loaded.
Work on specific playbook components:
```bash
aider site.yml roles/docker_setup/tasks/main.yml
```
Load extra context files:
```bash
aider --read group_vars/all.yml roles/relay/tasks/main.yml
```
1. Make changes to your Ansible files through Aider
2. Aider automatically runs `ansible-lint` on changed files
3. If linting passes, changes are committed with descriptive messages
4. If linting fails, fix issues before commit
Validate playbook syntax:
```bash
ansible-playbook site.yml --syntax-check
```
Run lint manually:
```bash
ansible-lint --profile=production
```
When working on this Ansible project:
1. **Read Documentation First**: Check AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md for standards
2. **Ensure Idempotency**: All tasks must handle repeated runs gracefully
3. **Test Thoroughly**: Run syntax checks and linting before committing
4. **Document Changes**: Update CHANGELOG.md with notable modifications
5. **Multi-distro Testing**: Verify compatibility with Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora
```bash
aider --read AGENTS.md "Create a new role for configuring UFW firewall with default deny incoming, allow outgoing, and allow SSH on port 22"
```
```bash
aider roles/docker_setup/tasks/main.yml "Refactor to use community.docker collection instead of shell commands"
```
```bash
aider --read site.yml --read inventory.ini "The docker role fails on Fedora hosts, fix compatibility issues"
```
You can override settings by editing `.aider.conf.yml` or using command-line flags:
1. Always review diffs before accepting changes
2. Test playbooks in a non-production environment first
3. Use Ansible Vault for secrets, never commit plaintext credentials
4. Keep roles focused and reusable
5. Document all non-obvious decisions in comments
6. Use tags for selective playbook execution
7. Implement check mode support (`--check`) in custom modules
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