Ansible is a suite of software tools that enables infrastructure as code (IaC). It is designed for DevOps teams to automate IT infrastructure and application lifecycles. It excels at configuration management, application deployment, cloud provisioning, and orchestration tasks. The platform is known for its simplicity and agentless architecture.
The Ansible control node runs on most Unix-like systems that support Python, including Windows with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installed. System configuration is defined using its declarative language based on YAML.
For a quick overview see our Ansible FAQ Section. If you want to start using Ansible, dive into our Best practices and start setting up Ansible on your Linux or Mac Client.
While most parts of this Wiki focus on real usage for DevOps, we also offer sections for people who are not technicians but who can still benefit from Ansible.
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By using Ansible, DevOps teams can save time, reduce errors, and ensure consistency in managing infrastructure across multiple machines and environments. ⚡
Current stable version: Ansible-core 2.20.2 (January 2026) 🆕
Support policy: Three major releases are actively maintained 🔄
Release cycle: New major versions approximately every 6-8 months 📅
Python compatibility: Control nodes support Python 3.12-3.14, managed nodes support Python 3.9-3.14 🐍
For the latest version information and release notes, visit the official Ansible documentation. 📘