Ansible 13.5.0 Released: What's New in the Community Package (March 2026)
By Luca Berton · Published 2024-01-01 · Category: installation
Ansible 13.5.0 community package released with ansible-core 2.20.4, updated collections including community.docker 5.1.0, community.general 12.5.0, and community.routeros 3.18.0. Complete installation guide.
Introduction
The Ansible community has released Ansible 13.5.0, the latest version of the batteries-included community package. This release depends on ansible-core 2.20.4 and includes updated collections with new features, bugfixes, and modules.
What's in Ansible 13.5.0
The Ansible community package bundles ansible-core together with a curated set of collections. Version 13.5.0 includes: • ansible-core 2.20.4 — Latest stable core with PowerShell fixes, rpm_key improvements, and ansible-test updates • Updated collections — Multiple community and certified collections with new features
Notable Collection Updates
community.docker 5.1.0
New feature for the docker_compose_v2_pull module, giving better control over pulling images in Docker Compose workflows.
community.general 12.5.0
A significant release with: • Four new modules added • Multiple bugfixes • Several deprecation notices for future cleanup
community.general 11.4.6
Bugfix-only release for the 11.x branch.
community.routeros 3.18.0
New feature for the api_modify module supporting the interface veth path.
community.openwrt 1.2.0 • One new module • Bugfixes and improvements
community.beszel 1.0.0
First stable release with improvements to agent and hub roles.
Certified Collections Updates
Several certified collections were also updated this week: • chocolatey.chocolatey:1.6.0 • cisco.intersight:2.16.0 • cisco.meraki:2.23.1 • microsoft.hyperv:1.0.0 (new!) • netscaler.adc:2.16.0 • redhat.satellite_operations:4.0.0
How to Install
Fresh Installation
Upgrade from Previous Version
Verify Installation
Porting Guide
If you're upgrading from Ansible 12.x or earlier, review the Ansible 13 Porting Guide for breaking changes and deprecated features.
Key considerations: • Ansible 13 requires Python 3.10+ on the controller • Some collection APIs have changed — check individual collection changelogs • Deprecated modules from Ansible 12 may have been removed
Ansible Package vs ansible-core
| Feature | ansible (community package) | ansible-core | |---------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | Core engine | ✅ | ✅ | | Built-in modules | ✅ | ✅ (small subset) | | Community collections | ✅ (100+ collections) | ❌ | | Install command | pip install ansible | pip install ansible-core | | Use case | Full-featured automation | Minimal, add collections as needed |
Conclusion
Ansible 13.5.0 is a solid maintenance release that keeps the community package current with the latest ansible-core and collection improvements. The update is recommended for all users running the Ansible community package. Check the full release notes for the complete list of changes.
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