# The Bullhorn #223 **URL:** \ **Category:** Newsletter\ **Tags:** aap, aws, galaxy-ng\ **Created:** [March 30, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-223/45608 "2026-03-30T15:20:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![samccann](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/user_avatar/forum.ansible.com/samccann/32/18_2.png) [@samccann](https://forum.ansible.com/u/samccann)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-223/45608/1 "2026-03-30T15:20:23Z")
![bullhorn-pool.png](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/original/1X/bfccdf465dbf3994b176735604b2bf4241fa03fa.png) **This week in Ansible Community** _Issue #223, 2026-03-30 ([Past Issues](https://forum.ansible.com/c/news/bullhorn/17))_ Welcome to [The Bullhorn](https://forum.ansible.com/c/news/bullhorn/17), our newsletter for the Ansible Community. If you have any questions or content you’d like to share, you’re welcome to chat with us in the [Ansible Social room on Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#social:ansible.com), and mention [`newsbot`](https://matrix.to/#/@newsbot:ansible.im) to have your news item tagged for review for the next weekly issue! ## General news updates 🔈 ### Ansible AI collaboration repository [gundalow](https://matrix.to/#/@gundalow:ansible.im) said > New repo for Ansible AI collaboration > > To allow the community to share and develop AI tooling for Ansible, we’d like to propose a new ansible-community repo for collaboration. > > **Key Principles** > > - **LLM-agnostic:** works across AI platforms > - **For all:** This isn’t just about Ansible Collection development, though all of Ansible > - **Community driven:** contributions not just welcome, but encouraged > - **Community maintained:** not Red Hat Supported > - **Iterate fast:** expect rapid evolution as the space matures > - **For practitioners:** these are tools for Ansible developers, by Ansible > developers > - **Use if you want to:** complementary to existing workflows, never mandatory > > See the [forum post](https://forum.ansible.com/t/proposal-new-repo-for-ansible-ai-collaboration/45575/1) for details on what existing skills would fit here and how you can help. ### New CI requirement for included collections [andersson007\_](https://matrix.to/#/@andersson007_:matrix.org) said > The Ansible community and its steering committee have discussed and introduced a new Ansible community package collection inclusion requirement. If you maintain a collection included in the Ansible community package, please add testing against the devel or milestone branches of ansible-core to your CI if you aren’t already doing so. This requirement ensures that you find out about new linting requirements and compatibility issues between your collection and ansible-core early. See the [forum post](https://forum.ansible.com/t/action-required-for-ansible-package-included-collections-ci-add-test-runs-against-devel-or-milestone-branch-of-ansible-core/45599) for details. ### Ansible playbook scanning tools [steampunks](https://matrix.to/#/@xlab_steampunk:matrix.org) said > Hi, as Ansible automation scales, keeping playbooks safe and compliant is harder than ever. We’ve prepared a guide to help you choose the right playbook scanning tools to catch risks early and enforce policies: [5 Best Ansible Playbook Scanning Tools in 2026 for Secure and Scalable Automation | XLAB Steampunk blog](https://steampunk.si/spotter/blog/five-best-ansible-playbook-scanning-tools/) ## Major new releases 🏆 ### Ansible-Core [↗](https://github.com/ansible/ansible) The `ansible-core` package contains the base engine and a small subset of modules and plugins. To see what’s planned for the next release, look at the [`ansible-core` roadmaps](https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible-core/devel/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.html). ### ansible-core 2.16.18 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) contributed > New Release: ansible-core v2.16.18 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.16.18](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-16-18/45584) ### ansible-core 2.19.8 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) contributed > New Release: ansible-core v2.19.8 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.19.8](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-19-8/45582) ### ansible-core 2.20.4 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) shared > New Release: ansible-core v2.20.4 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.20.4](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-20-4/45581) ### ansible-core 2.18.15 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) contributed > New Release: ansible-core v2.18.15 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.18.15](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-18-15/45583) ### Ansible Community Package [↗](https://github.com/ansible-collections) The `Ansible` package includes `ansible-core` and is a batteries-included package that provides a curated set of Ansible collections. See the [Ansible roadmaps](https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible-core/devel/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.html) for future release plans. ### Ansible 13.5.0 package release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) said > Ansible 13.5.0 package is here! ❤ > 🔗[Release announcement: Ansible community package 13.5.0](https://forum.ansible.com/t/45597) > 💽You can install it by running the following command: > > ```auto > python3 -m pip install ansible==13.5.0 --user > > ``` > > ➡ Check Release Notes 📦🗒 ([ansible-build-data/13/CHANGELOG-v13.md at 13.5.0 · ansible-community/ansible-build-data · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-community/ansible-build-data/blob/13.5.0/13/CHANGELOG-v13.md)) and Ansible 13 Porting Guide ([Ansible 13 Porting Guide — Ansible Community Documentation](https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible/devel/porting_guides/porting_guide_13.html)) for more details! ## Collection updates 🪄 ### community.docker 5.1.0 release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) said > community.docker 5.1.0 ([community.docker/CHANGELOG.md at main · ansible-collections/community.docker · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.docker/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#v5-1-0)) is out with a new feature for the docker\_compose\_v2\_pull module. ### community.beszel 1.0.0 release [dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) said > [community.beszel](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.beszel/releases/tag/1.0.0) 1.0.0 has released with various improvements to the agent and hub roles. ### community.general 12.5.0 and 11.4.6 releases [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) said > - community.general 12.5.0 ([community.general/CHANGELOG.md at stable-12 · ansible-collections/community.general · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.general/blob/stable-12/CHANGELOG.md#v12-5-0)) is a regular feature and bugfix release with four new modules and a bunch of deprecations. > - community.general 11.4.6 ([community.general/CHANGELOG.md at stable-11 · ansible-collections/community.general · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.general/blob/stable-11/CHANGELOG.md#v11-4-6)) is a regular bugfix release. ### community.routeros 3.18.0 release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) said > community.routeros 3.18.0 ([community.routeros/CHANGELOG.md at main · ansible-collections/community.routeros · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.routeros/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#v3-18-0)) is out with a new feature for the api\_modify module in the path `interface veth`. ### community.openwrt 1.2.0 release [russoz (Alex Z)](https://matrix.to/#/@russoz:matrix.org) contributed > The [community.openwrt](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/community/openwrt/) version 1.2.0 has been released! See the [Changelog](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.openwrt/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for details. > > This version comes with one new module, a couple of bugfixes and other changes. ### Certified collections weekly update [dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared > Certified collections updated this week: > > - [chocolatey.chocolatey:1.6.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/chocolatey/chocolatey?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [cisco.intersight:2.16.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/cisco/intersight?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [cisco.meraki:2.23.1](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/cisco/meraki?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [cyberark.isp:1.0.7](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/cyberark/isp?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [cyberark.pas:1.0.39](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/cyberark/pas?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [ibm.power\_hmc:1.15.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ibm/power_hmc?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [microsoft.hyperv:1.0.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/microsoft/hyperv?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [netscaler.adc:2.16.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/netscaler/adc?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.amq\_streams:1.0.1](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/amq_streams?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.artifact\_signer:1.3.3](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/artifact_signer?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.jbcs:1.1.4](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/jbcs?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.jws:2.1.2](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/jws?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.openshift\_virtualization:2.2.4](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/openshift_virtualization?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.runtimes\_common:1.2.3](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/runtimes_common?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.satellite\_operations:4.0.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/satellite_operations?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.sso:2.0.1](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/sso?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) ## Community events and meetups ### Upcoming meetups and working groups [dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared > - 2026-04-02, [AAP Config as Code Office Hours - First Thursday of Every Month](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aap-config-as-code-office-hours-first-thursday-of-every-month/398) > - 2026-04-07, [Announcing Our Official Code Freeze Schedule & Process](https://forum.ansible.com/t/announcing-our-official-code-freeze-schedule-process/44176) > - 2026-04-23, [AWS Community Meeting](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aws-community-meeting/1848) ## Other events and releases Use the Ansible Forum to see [other events](https://forum.ansible.com/c/events/8) and [releases](https://forum.ansible.com/c/news/releases/18). ## Join the Ansible community Looking for ways to get involved? See [how can I help](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/devel/community/how_can_I_help.html#how-can-i-help) for some ideas! You can find easy issues in [collections](https://github.com/search?q=user:ansible-collections+label:easyfix,%22good+first+issue%22+state:open&type=Issues) and [other projects](https://github.com/search?q=user:ansible+user:ansible-community+label:easyfix,%22good+first+issue%22+state:open&type=Issues) for code or documentation contributions. ## That’s all for now! Have any questions you’d like to ask, or issues you’d like to see covered? Please ask in [#social:ansible.com](https://matrix.to/#/#social:ansible.com)! See you next time!