How to Run Python Script on Remote Machines after transferring it? I'm going to show you a live Playbook with some simple Ansible code. I'm Luca Berton and welcome to today's episode of Ansible Pilot. Run Python Script on Remote Machines - `ansible.builtin.script` - Runs a local script on a remote node after transferring it Let’s talk about the Ansible module `script`. The full name is `ansible.builtin.script`, which means that is part of the Ansible builtin modules included in ansible-core. The purpose of the module is to Runs a local script on a remote node after transferring it. Parameters - `cmd` string - script name or path - `executable` string - executable name or path Let me summarize the main parameters of the module `script`. This module doesn't have any required parameters bus some options become necessary in this use case. The `cmd` parameter specifies the script name or path. The `executable` parameter specifies the interpreter name or path. Links - [`ansible.builtin.script`](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/ansible/builtin/script_module.html) Demo Let's jump into a real-life Ansible Playbook to Run Python Script on Remote Machines after transferring it. I'm going to show you how to create a `cars.py` custom Python script that output a JSON file, transfers it to a remote machine, and executes it using `python3` interpreter. code - cars.py ```python #!/usr/bin/env python3 import json cars = { "manufacturers": [ "Acura", "Alfa-Romeo", "Aston-Martin", "Audi", "Bentley", "BMW", "Bugatti", "Buick", "Cadillac", "Chevrolet", "Chrysler", "Citroen", "Deus Automobiles", "Dodge", "Ferrari", "Fiat", "Ford", "Geely", "Genesis", "GMC", "Honda", "Hyundai", "Infiniti", "Jaguar", "Jeep", "Kia", "Koenigsegg", "Lamborghini", "Lancia", "Land Rover", "Lexus", "Lincoln", "Lotus", "Maserati", "Maybach", "Mazda", "McLaren", "Mercedes", "Mini", "Mitsubishi", "Nissan", "Opel", "Pagani", "Peugeot", "Pontiac", "Porsche", "Ram", "Renault", "Rolls-Royce", "Skoda", "Smart", "Subaru", "Suzuki", "Tesla", "Toyota", "Volkswagen", "Volvo" ] } print(json.dumps(cars, indent=4)) ``` - run_python_script.yml ```yaml --- - name: run Python script hosts: all tasks: - name: run cars.py script ansible.builtin.script: executable: python3 cmd: cars.py register: cars_raw_output - name: print cars_raw_output ansible.builtin.debug: var: cars_raw_output verbosity: 2 - name: convert output to JSON ansible.builtin.set_fact: cars_list: "{{ cars_raw_output.stdout | from_json }}" - name: print cars_list ansible.builtin.debug: var: cars_list ``` execution ```bash ansible-pilot $ ansible-playbook -i ../virtualmachines/demo/inventory run_python_script.yml PLAY [run Python script] ************************************************************************** TASK [Gathering Facts] ***