ansible.mysql 5.0.0 Release: Migrate from community.mysql Collection

Introduction

The ansible.mysql collection version 5.0.0 has been released, marking the official home for Ansible MySQL automation. Simultaneously, community.mysql 4.2.1 has been released as the last regular release of that collection — all future development continues in ansible.mysql.

If you're currently using community.mysql, now is the time to migrate.

See also: Ansible for Database Automation: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis

What Changed?

ansible.mysql 5.0.0

This is a major version release indicating potential breaking changes from the community.mysql lineage: • New namespace: ansible.mysql replaces community.mysql • Module names remain the same (e.g., mysql_db, mysql_user, mysql_query) • Available on Ansible Galaxy

community.mysql 4.2.1 (Final Release)

• This is the last regular release of community.mysql • No new features will be added • Critical security fixes may still be backported for a limited time • All development moves to ansible.mysql

Migration Guide

Step 1: Install ansible.mysql

# Install the new collection
ansible-galaxy collection install ansible.mysql
# Verify installation
ansible-galaxy collection list | grep ansible.mysql

Step 2: Update Collection Requirements

# requirements.yml
collections:
  - name: ansible.mysql
    version: ">=5.0.0"
# Remove or comment out:
  # - name: community.mysql

# Install from requirements
ansible-galaxy collection install -r requirements.yml

Step 3: Update Playbooks

Replace community.mysql with ansible.mysql in all your playbooks:

# Before (community.mysql)
- name: Create database
  community.mysql.mysql_db:
    name: my_database
    state: present
- name: Create user
  community.mysql.mysql_user:
    name: app_user
    password: "{{ vault_mysql_password }}"
    priv: "my_database.*:ALL"
    state: present
# After (ansible.mysql)
- name: Create database
  ansible.mysql.mysql_db:
    name: my_database
    state: present
- name: Create user
  ansible.mysql.mysql_user:
    name: app_user
    password: "{{ vault_mysql_password }}"
    priv: "my_database.*:ALL"
    state: present

Step 4: Update Roles and Collections Dependencies

# meta/main.yml (in your roles)
dependencies: []
collections:
  - ansible.mysql

Step 5: Bulk Find and Replace

# Find all files using community.mysql
grep -r "community\.mysql" roles/ playbooks/ --include="*.yml" --include="*.yaml" -l
# Bulk replace (review changes before committing)
find roles/ playbooks/ -name "*.yml" -o -name "*.yaml" | \
  xargs sed -i 's/community\.mysql/ansible.mysql/g'

See also: Ansible for PostgreSQL and MySQL: Database Automation Complete Guide

Complete Playbook Example

---
- name: MySQL database automation with ansible.mysql
  hosts: database_servers
  become: true
  vars:
    mysql_root_password: "{{ vault_mysql_root_password }}"
    app_db_name: production_app
    app_db_user: app_service
    app_db_password: "{{ vault_app_db_password }}"
tasks:
    - name: Ensure MySQL is installed
      ansible.builtin.package:
        name:
          - mysql-server
          - python3-mysqlclient
        state: present
- name: Start and enable MySQL service
      ansible.builtin.service:
        name: mysqld
        state: started
        enabled: true
- name: Create application database
      ansible.mysql.mysql_db:
        name: "{{ app_db_name }}"
        state: present
        login_user: root
        login_password: "{{ mysql_root_password }}"
- name: Create application user with privileges
      ansible.mysql.mysql_user:
        name: "{{ app_db_user }}"
        password: "{{ app_db_password }}"
        priv: "{{ app_db_name }}.*:SELECT,INSERT,UPDATE,DELETE"
        host: "%"
        state: present
        login_user: root
        login_password: "{{ mysql_root_password }}"
- name: Run a query to verify setup
      ansible.mysql.mysql_query:
        query: "SHOW DATABASES LIKE '{{ app_db_name }}'"
        login_user: root
        login_password: "{{ mysql_root_password }}"
      register: db_check
- name: Display result
      ansible.builtin.debug:
        msg: "Database '{{ app_db_name }}' exists: {{ db_check.query_result | length > 0 }}"

Available Modules

The ansible.mysql collection includes:

| Module | Description | |---|---| | ansible.mysql.mysql_db | Add or remove MySQL databases | | ansible.mysql.mysql_user | Adds or removes a user from a MySQL database | | ansible.mysql.mysql_query | Run MySQL queries | | ansible.mysql.mysql_info | Gather information about MySQL servers | | ansible.mysql.mysql_variables | Manage MySQL global variables | | ansible.mysql.mysql_replication | Manage MySQL replication | | ansible.mysql.mysql_role | Adds, removes, or updates a MySQL role |

See also: The Bullhorn #227: Ansible Community Newsletter Highlights (May 2026)

FAQ

Will community.mysql stop working immediately?

No. Existing installations of community.mysql will continue to work. However, no new features or non-critical fixes will be released.

Are there breaking changes in ansible.mysql 5.0.0?

As a major version release, there may be breaking changes. Review the changelog before upgrading. The most significant change is the namespace itself (community.mysql → ansible.mysql).

Can I use both collections simultaneously?

Technically yes, but it's not recommended. Having both installed may cause confusion about which modules are being used.

Does this affect MariaDB?

The ansible.mysql modules generally work with MariaDB as well, since MariaDB maintains MySQL protocol compatibility.

Conclusion

The transition from community.mysql to ansible.mysql is straightforward — primarily a namespace change. Migrate now while both collections are available to ensure a smooth transition. The ansible.mysql collection will receive all future development, features, and fixes.

Related Articles

• Ansible Database Automation: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis • Ansible PostgreSQL: Complete Guide • Ansible Collections: Install, Use, Create Complete Guide