Can this skill help with server security?

Yes, it includes specialized patterns for SSH hardening (disabling password auth), UFW firewall setup, Fail2ban configuration, and kernel tuning for performance and security.

Why does this skill prefer a flat directory structure?

For most projects involving 1-5 servers, complex role hierarchies add unnecessary friction. A single playbook with inline tasks is significantly easier to read, debug, and maintain.

When should I use Ansible instead of Cloud-init?

Use Cloud-init for initial provisioning like basic user creation on first boot. Use Ansible for ongoing configuration management, complex multi-step setups, or re-running updates on existing servers.

How does it handle inventory management?

The skill supports both static hosts.ini files and dynamic inventory patterns, such as piping Terraform or OpenTofu outputs directly into your Ansible configuration.

Does it support Kamal deployments?

Yes, it provides a comprehensive playbook pattern specifically designed to prepare servers for Kamal deployment workflows, including Docker setup and system dependencies.

Ansible Coder

Name: Ansible Coder
Author: majesticlabs-dev

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Deployment & DevOps

Generates streamlined Ansible playbooks for server configuration, security hardening, and post-provisioning automation.

About

Ansible Coder is a specialized skill designed to help developers automate server setups without the overhead of overengineered configurations. It prioritizes a 'Simplicity First' philosophy, favoring flat directory structures and inline tasks for the majority of use cases, while providing the flexibility to scale to complex multi-server environments when necessary. From SSH hardening and firewall configuration to Docker installation and Kamal-ready server preparation, this skill ensures your infrastructure-as-code remains maintainable, secure, and production-grade.

Key Features

Infrastructure Integration: Guides dynamic inventory generation using outputs from tools like Terraform and OpenTofu.
Kamal Readiness: Provides dedicated patterns for preparing servers for modern Kamal-based deployments.
18 GitHub stars
Security Hardening: Includes automated patterns for SSH, UFW firewall, and Fail2ban configurations.
Simplified Playbook Generation: Favors flat structures and inline tasks to reduce file sprawl and complexity.
Post-Provisioning Mastery: Handles complex multi-step setups and package management that cloud-init cannot.

Use Cases

Managing consistent software configurations across a small-to-medium fleet of web and database servers.
Automating security hardening and firewall configuration on fresh Linux server instances.
Configuring production-ready Docker environments for Kamal or standalone application deployments.

About

Key Features

Infrastructure Integration: Guides dynamic inventory generation using outputs from tools like Terraform and OpenTofu.
Kamal Readiness: Provides dedicated patterns for preparing servers for modern Kamal-based deployments.
18 GitHub stars
Security Hardening: Includes automated patterns for SSH, UFW firewall, and Fail2ban configurations.
Simplified Playbook Generation: Favors flat structures and inline tasks to reduce file sprawl and complexity.
Post-Provisioning Mastery: Handles complex multi-step setups and package management that cloud-init cannot.

Use Cases

Managing consistent software configurations across a small-to-medium fleet of web and database servers.
Automating security hardening and firewall configuration on fresh Linux server instances.
Configuring production-ready Docker environments for Kamal or standalone application deployments.