feat: Argument spec implementation - #283
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe role now defines an Ansible argument specification, validates binding values at runtime, documents the validation files, and adds tests for valid defaults and invalid inputs. ChangesRole input validation
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In `@tasks/assert_role_vars.yml`:
- Around line 3-6: Update the assertions for the slot and SSS threshold
variables to reject boolean values before applying integer conversion, while
preserving acceptance of valid positive integers. Add coverage for boolean
inputs in both fields and ensure the values passed to nbde_client_clevis remain
integer-typed.
In `@tests/tests_invalid_input.yml`:
- Around line 12-13: Replace every direct ansible.builtin.include_role
invocation in the listed test cases with ansible.builtin.include_tasks
referencing tasks/run_role_with_clear_facts.yml, and pass each case’s existing
test variables through the wrapper. Apply this consistently across all listed
ranges while preserving the current role and test configuration.
- Around line 16-19: Update the condition on the “Run argument specs validation
tests” task to require ansible-core version 2.11 or newer, changing the existing
2.10 threshold while preserving the rest of the task unchanged.
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| - name: Assert slot is a positive integer | ||
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| - item.slot | int >= 1 |
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Ansible role argument specification type int coercion boolean fractional values original role variables
💡 Result:
In Ansible role argument specifications, type validation is inherently coercive [1]. When you define a type (such as int or bool) in your meta/argument_specs.yml, Ansible validates whether the provided value can be converted to that type, but it does not modify or re-inject the coerced value into your role variables [2][1]. Key behaviors regarding coercion and types include: 1. Coercive Validation: The validator checks if a value can be converted to the specified type using predefined rules [2]. For example, the bool type accepts various representations such as 'y', 'yes', 'on', '1', 'true', 't', 1, 1.0, and True (and their false counterparts) [2]. 2. Original Value Preservation: Because role validation does not inject the coerced result back into the variable list, the role always receives the original, uncoerced value [1]. If you pass the integer 1 to a variable specified as type str, the role will still receive the integer 1, not the string "1" [1]. 3. Handling Fractional Values: When using type int, fractional values (floats) are often subject to the underlying Python-based coercion rules used by Ansible's module_utils [3]. While integer specification may accept certain numeric inputs, it does not guarantee truncation or rounding to integer behavior at the variable level due to the lack of re-injection [1]. 4. Practical Recommendation: Because validation is coercive and does not alter the actual variables, you should perform explicit type conversion within your role tasks when necessary [2]. You can use Jinja2 filters like | bool, | int, or | string to ensure the variable is in the format your task requires [2][1]. As of August 2026, development efforts have explored ways to introduce "strict" validation to prevent this coercive behavior, but you should rely on explicit filters for stability across existing versions [4][5][6]. Always verify the behavior in your specific target environment, as the role's logic must handle the raw input received [1].
Citations:
- 1: https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible/latest/playbook_guide/playbooks_reuse_roles.html
- 2: GitHub issue 78889 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 3: https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/devel/lib/ansible/module_utils/common/parameters.py
- 4: GitHub issue 82186 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 5: GitHub pull request 87226 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 6: GitHub issue 87217 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
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site:github.com/ansible/ansible module_utils/common/parameters.py check_type_int type int argument spec float bool
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In Ansible, the function check_type_int is located in lib/ansible/module_utils/common/validation.py [1][2]. It is responsible for verifying that a given value is an integer or can be converted into one [1]. Regarding your inquiry about its behavior with other types like float or bool in an argument spec: 1. Integer Coercion: The check_type_int function attempts to convert the input value into an integer [1]. If the value is a float, it checks if there is a significant decimal part [1]. If the float represents a whole number (e.g., 1.0), it is successfully converted to an integer [1]. If it contains a decimal part (e.g., 1.5), it raises a ValueError, which is then caught and re-raised as a TypeError [1]. 2. Boolean Handling: Ansible's type validation is generally "coercing" [3]. While check_type_int is specifically designed to handle integers, the broader argument spec validation system in Ansible often handles boolean strings (like 'yes', 'no', 'true', 'false') or numerical booleans (1, 0) through its defined boolean validation logic (check_type_bool) [3]. If an argument is explicitly set to type='int' in an argument spec, passing a boolean (like True or False) may behave differently depending on whether it is treated as a 1 or 0 during Python's implicit conversion or explicitly rejected if it does not meet the strict integer validation criteria [1]. 3. Evolution: Historically, these validation methods resided in lib/ansible/module_utils/basic.py but were moved to lib/ansible/module_utils/common/validation.py as part of a refactor to improve modularity and maintainability [2]. The modern approach to argument validation involves the ArgumentSpecValidator class, which utilizes these type validators to enforce type safety in module parameters [4][5]. If you are encountering issues with types not behaving as expected, note that Ansible's validation is designed to coerce inputs where possible [3], but does not always inject the coerced values back into the variable scope, which can sometimes lead to discrepancies between validated types and the variables used in tasks [3].
Citations:
- 1: https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/devel/lib/ansible/module_utils/common/validation.py
- 2: GitHub pull request 53687 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 3: GitHub issue 78889 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 4: GitHub pull request 73703 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 5: https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/devel/lib/ansible/module_utils/common/arg_spec.py
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ansible-core validation.py check_type_int source "def check_type_int" "bool"
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The function check_type_int is a utility provided by ansible-core, located in lib/ansible/module_utils/common/validation.py [1][2]. Its primary purpose is to verify that a given value is an integer or to attempt to convert a string or other input into an integer [1][2]. Regarding your query about whether this function checks for boolean types: The check_type_int function does not specifically check for booleans [1]. In Python, the bool type is a subclass of int (True equals 1, False equals 0). Consequently, check_type_int will accept booleans because they satisfy the isinstance(value, int) check or can be successfully converted to integers [1]. If you are looking for strict type validation or need to handle boolean inputs specifically in your module logic, you should use the designated validation functions: 1. check_type_int(value): Used for integer validation [1][2]. 2. check_type_bool(value): Used specifically for boolean validation [3][4]. In the context of Ansible module development, these functions are often utilized by the argument specification system (via DEFAULT_TYPE_VALIDATORS in parameters.py), which automatically dispatches validation based on the type defined in a module's argument spec [3][4]. If you are manually calling a validation function in your code, ensure you select the one matching your intended type [1][3].
Citations:
- 1: https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/devel/lib/ansible/module_utils/common/validation.py
- 2: https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible/latest/reference_appendices/module_utils.html
- 3: https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/devel/lib/ansible/module_utils/common/parameters.py
- 4: https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/89b73cb5355930b64a90b67402c98b8964f2855d/lib/ansible/module_utils/basic.py
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Reject boolean slot and threshold values.
true | int evaluates to 1, so both assertions accept true. The role preserves this original boolean and passes it to nbde_client_clevis, which serializes slots and SSS thresholds without restoring integer types. Reject booleans before conversion and add tests for both fields.
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In `@tasks/assert_role_vars.yml` around lines 3 - 6, Update the assertions for the
slot and SSS threshold variables to reject boolean values before applying
integer conversion, while preserving acceptance of valid positive integers. Add
coverage for boolean inputs in both fields and ensure the values passed to
nbde_client_clevis remain integer-typed.
| # Section 2: argument_specs validation (Ansible 2.10+) | ||
| # ==================================================== | ||
| - name: Run argument specs validation tests | ||
| when: ansible_version.full is version("2.10", ">=") |
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Role argument validation using argument specifications (argument_specs) was introduced in ansible-core 2.11 [1][2][3]. This feature allows you to define a structured argument specification for an Ansible role, which then triggers an automatic validation task at the start of role execution to ensure supplied parameters meet the defined criteria [2][3]. Key implementation details include: - Location: The specification is typically defined in a file named meta/argument_specs.yml (or.yaml) [2][3]. - Compatibility: While support was also added for defining these specifications within the role's meta/main.yml file, doing so renders the role incompatible with ansible-core versions earlier than 2.11 [4][2]. Using the dedicated meta/argument_specs.yml file is recommended to maintain backward compatibility with older versions of Ansible [2][5]. - Module: The ansible.builtin.validate_argument_spec module is part of the core functionality that performs this validation [6][7]. While it can be called explicitly, it is unnecessary to do so when using the standard role argument specification files, as the validation task is inserted automatically [2][7][3].
Citations:
- 1: https://deepwiki.com/ansible/ansible/5.2-argument-specification-and-validation
- 2: https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible/latest/playbook_guide/playbooks_reuse_roles.html
- 3: https://oranod-ansible.readthedocs.io/playbook_guide/playbooks_reuse_roles.html
- 4: GitHub pull request 74582 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 5: GitHub pull request 74582 in ansible/ansible (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 6: https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible-core/devel/collections/ansible/builtin/validate_argument_spec_module.html
- 7: https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible/latest/collections/ansible/builtin/validate_argument_spec_module.html
Start argument-spec tests at Ansible 2.11.
meta/argument_specs.yml is supported for automatic role argument validation starting with ansible-core 2.11. On ansible-core 2.10, this block can run without argument-spec validation, so its assertions may fail for unrelated reasons. Change the condition to version("2.11", ">=").
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only still-valid issues, skip the rest with a brief reason, keep changes
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In `@tests/tests_invalid_input.yml` around lines 16 - 19, Update the condition on
the “Run argument specs validation tests” task to require ansible-core version
2.11 or newer, changing the existing 2.10 threshold while preserving the rest of
the task unchanged.
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Enhancement: Added argument spec and assert role spec validation to the nbde client role. Also wrote tests for it found in tests/tests_invalid_input.
Reason: Because it is a good addition to the linux-system-roles project.
Result: Successfully added it and prepared tests for it. I used AI during this implementation.
Issue Tracker Tickets (Jira or BZ if any): linux-system-roles/postfix#206 https://redhat.atlassian.net/browse/RHELMISC-16008
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