# The Bullhorn #231 **URL:** \ **Category:** Newsletter\ **Tags:** windows, aap, aws, network\ **Created:** [June 19, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-231/45948 "2026-06-19T14:54:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dbrennand](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/user_avatar/forum.ansible.com/dbrennand/32/7830_2.png) [@dbrennand](https://forum.ansible.com/u/dbrennand)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-231/45948/1 "2026-06-19T14:54:01Z")
![bullhorn-pool.png](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/original/1X/bfccdf465dbf3994b176735604b2bf4241fa03fa.png) **This week in Ansible Community** _Issue #231, 2026-06-19 ([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 🔈 ### OpenSuSE Tumbleweed CI image for ansible-test [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) contributed > There is now a community-maintained OpenSuSE Tumbleweed CI image for use with `ansible-test integration` ([New ansible-test image: OpenSuSE Tumbleweed](https://forum.ansible.com/t/45911)). ## 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 2.16.19 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) contributed > New Release: ansible-core v2.16.19 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.16.19](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-16-19/45943) ### ansible-core 2.19.11 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) contributed > New Release: ansible-core v2.19.11 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.19.11](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-19-11/45941) ### ansible-core 2.18.18 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) shared > New Release: ansible-core v2.18.18 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.18.18](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-18-18/45942) ### ansible-core 2.21.1 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) said > New Release: ansible-core v2.21.1 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.21.1](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-21-1/45939) ### ansible-core 2.20.7 release [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) shared > New Release: ansible-core v2.20.7 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.20.7](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-20-7/45940) ### Antsibull [↗](https://github.com/ansible-community/antsibull) Tooling for building the `Ansible` package and collection documentation. ### antsibull-nox 1.8.0 release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) said > antsibull-nox 1.8.0 ([Release 1.8.0 · ansible-community/antsibull-nox · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-community/antsibull-nox/releases/tag/1.8.0)) is out with new bugfixes and features. The features are mainly targeted at improving CI for larger collections, such as community.crypto and community.docker, which now base their CI completely on antsibull-nox. ### 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 14.1.0 release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) said > Ansible 14.1.0 package is here! ❤ > 🔗[Release announcement: Ansible community package 14.1.0](https://forum.ansible.com/t/45945) > 💽You can install it by running the following command: > > ```auto > python3 -m pip install ansible==14.1.0 --user > > ``` > > ➡ Check Release Notes 📦🗒 ([ansible-build-data/14/CHANGELOG-v14.md at 14.1.0 · ansible-community/ansible-build-data · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-community/ansible-build-data/blob/14.1.0/14/CHANGELOG-v14.md)) and Ansible 14 Porting Guide ([Ansible 14 Porting Guide — Ansible Community Documentation](https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible/devel/porting_guides/porting_guide_14.html)) for more details! ### Ansible 13.8.0 release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) contributed > Ansible 13.8.0 package is here! ❤ > 🔗[Release announcement: Ansible community package 13.8.0](https://forum.ansible.com/t/45944) > 💽You can install it by running the following command: > > ```auto > python3 -m pip install ansible==13.8.0 --user > > ``` > > **This is the final 13.X.X release.** > > ➡ Check Release Notes 📦🗒 ([ansible-build-data/13/CHANGELOG-v13.md at 13.8.0 · ansible-community/ansible-build-data · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-community/ansible-build-data/blob/13.8.0/13/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! ## Project updates 🛠 ### Rocannon MCP server generator for Ansible [Adam Rahman](https://matrix.to/#/@msradam:matrix.org) contributed > Rocannon 0.1.4 is out, an MCP server generator for Ansible. It reads `ansible-doc` and turns every installed module, and any role with an argument spec, into a typed MCP tool an agent can call, so you can drive your real Ansible from plain English. Every call also replays as a standard playbook. Repo: [GitHub - msradam/rocannon: An MCP server generator for Ansible. Reflects every installed module from ansible-doc into typed, LLM-callable MCP tools. · GitHub](https://github.com/msradam/rocannon) ## Collection updates 🪄 ### community.general 12.6.2, 11.4.9, and 13.1.0 releases [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) contributed > There are three new community.general releases: > > - community.general 12.6.2 ([community.general/CHANGELOG.md at stable-12 · ansible-collections/community.general · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.general/blob/stable-12/CHANGELOG.md#v12-6-2)) is a regular bugfix release. > - community.general 11.4.9 ([community.general/CHANGELOG.md at stable-11 · ansible-collections/community.general · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.general/blob/stable-11/CHANGELOG.md#v11-4-9)) is a bugfix release. > - community.general 13.1.0 ([community.general/CHANGELOG.md at stable-13 · ansible-collections/community.general · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.general/blob/stable-13/CHANGELOG.md#v13-1-0)) is a new feature and bugfix release with new plugins and modules. > > The next expected releases, 12.6.3 and 13.2.0, will happen around July 12th. ### infra.aap\_utilities 3.4.0 release [Sean Sullivan](https://matrix.to/#/@ssulliva:matrix.org) said > infra.aap\_utilities 3.4.0 has been released. > This Ansible collection provides utility roles for usage with Ansible Automation Platform. > Visit [GitHub - redhat-cop/aap\_utilities: Ansible Collection for automated deployment of AAP and other objects for general use · GitHub](https://github.com/redhat-cop/aap_utilities/) for more information and updates. ### sva.sentinelone 2.1.0 release [mwester](https://matrix.to/#/@mwester:matrix.org) said > sva.sentinelone collection 2.1.0 is out, an Ansible collection with modules and roles for managing SentinelOne management consoles and agents. > > This release introduces token-based agent registration and custom source installation for the **install\_agent** role, eliminating the API access requirement when both features are combined. **Full Molecule test coverage** for Linux and Windows targets has been added. Additionally, various minor improvements, bug fixes, compatibility updates for ansible-core 2.20, and a deprecation notice for the sentinelone\_client\_legacy role are included. > > See [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/svalabs/ansible-collection-sva.sentinelone/blob/main/CHANGELOG.rst) for all changes > > Repo: [GitHub - svalabs/sva.sentinelone: This collection provides several unofficial ansible modules and roles to use with SentinelOne management consoles · GitHub](https://github.com/svalabs/sva.sentinelone) ### infra.aap\_configuration 4.6.1 release [Sean Sullivan](https://matrix.to/#/@ssulliva:matrix.org) said > infra.aap\_configuration 4.6.1 has been released. > This Ansible collection allows for easy configuration of an Ansible Automation Platform via Ansible roles using the certified collections. > Visit [GitHub - redhat-cop/infra.aap\_configuration: A collection of roles to manage Ansible Automation Platform 2.5+ with code · GitHub](https://github.com/redhat-cop/infra.aap_configuration/) for more information and updates. ### community.routeros 3.21.0 release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) shared > community.routeros 3.21.0 ([community.routeros/CHANGELOG.md at main · ansible-collections/community.routeros · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.routeros/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#v3-21-0)) has been released with new features for the API modules. ### community.sops 2.4.0 release [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) contributed > community.sops 2.4.0 ([community.sops/CHANGELOG.md at main · ansible-collections/community.sops · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.sops/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#v2-4-0)) has been released. The `community.sops.install` role now supports OpenSuSE. ### Certified collections weekly update [dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared > Certified collections updated this week: > > - [ansible.controller:4.8.2](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ansible/controller?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [ansible.netcommon:8.5.3](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ansible/netcommon?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [ansible.platform:2.7.20260615](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ansible/platform?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [ansible.utils:6.0.3](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ansible/utils?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [arista.eos:12.1.2](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/arista/eos?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [bigpanda.incident:1.3.1](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/bigpanda/incident?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [cisco.ios:11.4.2](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/cisco/ios?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [cisco.iosxr:12.3.2](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/cisco/iosxr?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [cisco.nxos:12.0.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/cisco/nxos?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [fortinet.fortiflexvm:2.3.2](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/fortinet/fortiflexvm?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [ibm.power\_aix:2.3.1](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ibm/power_aix?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [paloaltonetworks.panos:3.4.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/paloaltonetworks/panos?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.jbcs:1.1.6](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/jbcs?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) ## Community events and meetups ### Upcoming meetups and working groups [dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared > - 2026-06-25, [AWS Community Meeting](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aws-community-meeting/1848) > - 2026-06-30, [Announcing Our Official Code Freeze Schedule & Process](https://forum.ansible.com/t/announcing-our-official-code-freeze-schedule-process/44176) > - 2026-07-02, [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) ## 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!