New in version 1.6.
The below requirements are needed on the host that executes this module.
Parameter |
Choices/Defaults |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
|
list_url
|
|
An URL of the alternative overlays list that defines the overlay to install. This list will be fetched and saved under
${overlay_defs}/${name}.xml), where overlay_defs is readed from the Layman's configuration. |
|
name
required |
|
The overlay id to install, synchronize, or uninstall. Use 'ALL' to sync all of the installed overlays (can be used only when
state=updated). |
|
state
|
|
Whether to install (
present), sync (updated), or uninstall (absent) the overlay. |
|
validate_certs
(added in 1.9.3) |
|
If
no, SSL certificates will not be validated. This should only be set to no when no other option exists. Prior to 1.9.3 the code defaulted to no. |
# Install the overlay 'mozilla' which is on the central overlays list.
- layman:
name: mozilla
# Install the overlay 'cvut' from the specified alternative list.
- layman:
name: cvut
list_url: 'http://raw.github.com/cvut/gentoo-overlay/master/overlay.xml'
# Update (sync) the overlay 'cvut', or install if not installed yet.
- layman:
name: cvut
list_url: 'http://raw.github.com/cvut/gentoo-overlay/master/overlay.xml'
state: updated
# Update (sync) all of the installed overlays.
- layman:
name: ALL
state: updated
# Uninstall the overlay 'cvut'.
- layman:
name: cvut
state: absent
This module is flagged as preview which means that it is not guaranteed to have a backwards compatible interface.
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