# The Bullhorn #234

**URL:** <https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-234/46136>\
**Category:** Newsletter\
**Tags:** fedora, aap, aws, galaxy-ng, kubernetes\
**Created:** [August 6, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-234/46136 "2026-08-06T16:52:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-234/46136/1 "2026-08-06T16:52:41Z")

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**This week in Ansible Community**  
_Issue #234, 2026-08-06 ([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!

## 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 2.21.2 release

[ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) shared

> New Release: ansible-core v2.21.2 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.21.2](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-21-2/46044)

### ansible-test Alpine 3.24 container update

[Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) said

> Ansible-core devel’s ansible-test replaced its Alpine 3.23 container image and VM by Alpine 3.24 ([Ansible-test devel: Alpine 3.23 replaced by Alpine 3.24](https://forum.ansible.com/t/46069)).

### Antsibull [↗](https://github.com/ansible-community/antsibull)

Tooling for building the `Ansible` package and collection documentation.

### antsibull-docs 2.25.0 release

[Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) shared

> antsibull-docs 2.25.0 ([Release 2.25.0 · ansible-community/antsibull-docs · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-community/antsibull-docs/releases/tag/2.25.0)) has been released. It fixes a bug regarding environment variable definitions in collections, and improves position reporting during linting in some cases.

### 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 15 roadmap vote accepted

[mariolenz](https://matrix.to/#/@mariolenz:matrix.org) shared

> The [vote on the Ansible 15 roadmap](https://forum.ansible.com/t/45989/4) has finished and the [suggested schedule](https://github.com/ansible/ansible-documentation/pull/3794) has been accepted.

### dellemc.unity inclusion requirements violation

[mariolenz](https://matrix.to/#/@mariolenz:matrix.org) said

> It looks like [dellemc.unity violates the Ansible Community Package inclusion requirements](https://forum.ansible.com/t/46085). The last run seems to have been 9 months ago testing with ansible-core 2.19. But the current ACP 14 is based on ansible-core 2.21. This looks like we should remove the collection from the Ansible Community Package. If you’re a maintainer or user of this collection, feel free to join the discussion on the forum!

### Ansible 14.2.0 package release

[gotmax23](https://matrix.to/#/@gotmax23:fedora.im) contributed

> Ansible 14.2.0 package is here! ❤  
> 🔗[Release announcement: Ansible community package 14.2.0](https://forum.ansible.com/t/46049)  
> 💽You can install it by running the following command:
> 
> ```auto
> python3 -m pip install ansible==14.2.0 --user
> 
> ```
> 
> ➡ Check [Release Notes 📦🗒](https://github.com/ansible-community/ansible-build-data/blob/14.2.0/14/CHANGELOG-v14.md) and [Ansible 14 Porting Guide](https://docs.ansible.com/projects/ansible/devel/porting_guides/porting_guide_14.html) for more details!

### community.okd maintenance status discussion

[mariolenz](https://matrix.to/#/@mariolenz:matrix.org) said

> It’s a little bit unclear if `community.okd` is really and fully maintained. There is now a [discussion](https://forum.ansible.com/t/46064) about this. Depending on the result, we might or might not remove this collection from the Ansible Community Package. If you’re a maintainer of `community.okd` and want to keep the collection in the ACP, or if you’re using the collection by installing ACP, please join the discussion!

## Project updates 🛠

### ara 10th anniversary and MCP server

[dmsimard](https://matrix.to/#/@dmsimard:matrix.org) contributed

> I am happy to celebrate the project’s 10th anniversary with the release of ara 1.8.0 🎉
> 
> You can read about the news on:
> 
> - Mastodon: [ARA Records Ansible: "ARA Records #Ansible 1.8.0 has been released ! T…" - Fosstodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ara/116913006383208418)
> - The blog: [Announcing the release of ARA 1.8.0 | ARA Records Ansible | ara.recordsansible.org](https://ara.recordsansible.org/blog/2026/07/13/announcing-the-release-of-ara-1.8.0/)
> 
> Full release notes are available on [Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/ansible-community/ara/releases/tag/1.8.0) and a compilation of all past release notes are in the [documentation](https://ara.readthedocs.io/en/latest/changelog-release-notes.html).
> 
> This new release is the first to include the optional MCP server which I’ve talked about at [CfgMgmtCamp last February](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvMmCr8Ho4c) and followed up [on the forum](https://forum.ansible.com/t/asking-a-local-llm-about-my-ansible-playbooks-because-why-not/45313).
> 
> It is also the first one to feature a brand new Prometheus exporter for Ansible metrics which I have been working on for over 3 years now. The results are worth it !
> 
> Enjoy !

## Collection updates 🪄

### hashicorp.vault 1.3.0 release

[mjohns91](https://matrix.to/#/@mjohns91:matrix.org) shared

> The [hashicorp.vault](https://github.com/ansible-collections/hashicorp.vault) collection version  
> [1.3.0](https://github.com/ansible-collections/hashicorp.vault/blob/stable-1/CHANGELOG.rst#v1-3-0) has been released!
> 
> ## Release Highlights
> 
> This minor release adds several new capabilities and improvements:
> 
> **New Features:**
> 
> - **Proxy support** : Access Vault servers through HTTP/HTTPS proxies via the new `proxies` parameter
> - **Enhanced environment variable support** : Configure `VAULT_NAMESPACE`, `VAULT_AUTH_METHOD`, and `VAULT_ENGINE_MOUNT_POINT` via environment variables
> - **Timeout and retry controls** : New `timeout` and `retries` parameters for configuring request behavior and automatic retry logic
> - **Action group** : All KV secret modules now support the action group for easier task configuration
> - **Database role improvements** : Added `connection_name` alias for better parameter consistency across database modules
> 
> **Improvements:**
> 
> - `kv2_secret_info` now returns an empty response instead of failing when a secret doesn’t exist
> - Refactored module utilities for better code organization and maintainability
> 
> **Deprecation Notice:**
> 
> - The default value for the `namespace` parameter will change from `admin` to `root` in version 2.0.0. Users should explicitly set this parameter to prepare for  
> the change.
> 
> See the full [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/ansible-collections/hashicorp.vault/blob/stable-1/CHANGELOG.rst#v1-3-0) for complete details.

### infra.support\_assist 1.2.0 release

[Lenny Shirley](https://matrix.to/#/@lennysh:matrix.org) shared

> infra.support\_assist 1.2.0 has been released.  
> This Ansible Collection will gather various reports/outputs that are commonly asked for in Red Hat Support Cases, and can optionally  
> create the case, and then upload the diagnostics directly to the Support Case Portal.  
> Visit [GitHub - redhat-cop/infra.support\_assist: This Ansible Collection will gather various reports/outputs that are commonly asked for in Red Hat Support Cases, and can optionally upload them directly to the Support Case Portal. · GitHub](https://github.com/redhat-cop/infra.support_assist/) For more information and updates.

### ansible.mysql 5.2.0 release

[andersson007\_](https://matrix.to/#/@andersson007_:matrix.org) shared

> The [ansible.mysql](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/ansible/mysql/) collection version [5.2.0](https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.mysql/blob/main/CHANGELOG.rst#v5-2-0) has been released!

### community.crypto 3.3.0 release

[Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) shared

> community.crypto 3.3.0 ([community.crypto/CHANGELOG.md at main · ansible-collections/community.crypto · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.crypto/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#v3-3-0)) has been released with first support for ML-DSA when creating private keys, retrieving key information, and signing CSRs and certificates.

### ansible.posix 2.2.2 release

[hsaito](https://matrix.to/#/@saito-hideki:matrix.org) said

> [ansible.posix 2.2.2](https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.posix/blob/2.2.2/CHANGELOG.rst#v2-2-2) has been released. This release adds instructions regarding the support workflow for certain users to the README; there are no functional changes from version 2.2.1.

### community.clickhouse 2.3.0 release

[rkozlo](https://matrix.to/#/@rkozlo:matrix.org) contributed

> The [community.clickhouse](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/community/clickhouse/) collection version [2.3.0](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.clickhouse/blob/main/CHANGELOG.rst#v2-3-0) has been released!

### community.general 13.2.0 and 12.6.3 releases

[Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) contributed

> There are two new `community.general` releases:
> 
> - community.general 13.2.0 ([community.general/CHANGELOG.md at stable-13 · ansible-collections/community.general · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.general/blob/stable-13/CHANGELOG.md#v13-2-0)) is a regular feature and bugfix release with a new lookup plugin and a new module. Note that 13.2.0 adds a new dependency, `community.library_inventory_filtering_v1`, and uses it in the `opennebula` inventory plugin. If you are installing community.general manually, you have to adjust your installation procedure (at least if you’re using that inventory plugin). If you install the collection through ansible-galaxy, or use the `ansible` community package, the dependency will get installed automatically.
> - community.general 12.6.3 ([community.general/CHANGELOG.md at stable-12 · ansible-collections/community.general · GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.general/blob/stable-12/CHANGELOG.md#v12-6-3)) is a regular bugfix release.

### kubernetes.core 6.5.0 release

[Bianca Henderson](https://matrix.to/#/@bhenderson:matrix.org) shared

> The kubernetes.core collection version 6.5.0 has been released!
> 
> This release implements minor changes and bug fixes such as a new `remove` value to the `behavior` option of the `kubeconfig` module, allowing entries to be deleted from the kubeconfig file by name, as well as Helm v4 compatibility across the Helm modules.
> 
> Please see the [changelog](https://github.com/ansible-collections/kubernetes.core/blob/stable-6/CHANGELOG.rst#v6-5-0) for more info.

### kubernetes.core 5.4.4 release

[Bianca Henderson](https://matrix.to/#/@bhenderson:matrix.org) said

> The [kubernetes.core collection version `5.4.4`](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/kubernetes/core/?version=5.4.4) has been released!
> 
> `5.4.4` contains bugfixes such as improved idempotency for helm repository URLs with trailing slashes and also corrects the documented and enforced minimum `ansible-core` version to `>=2.16.0`.
> 
> Please see the [changelog](https://github.com/ansible-collections/kubernetes.core/blob/stable-5/CHANGELOG.rst#v5-4-4) for more info.

### community.beszel 2.0.0 release

[dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared

> [`community.beszel`](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.beszel/blob/main/CHANGELOG.rst#v200) v2.0.0 is out now, raising the minimum requirement to ansible-core 2.19, introducing an argument spec for agent role validation, and modernizing the CI and testing workflows.

### ansible.mariadb 6.0.0 release

[andersson007\_](https://matrix.to/#/@andersson007_:matrix.org) contributed

> The [ansible.mariadb](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/ansible/mariadb/) collection version [6.0.0](https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.mariadb/blob/main/CHANGELOG.rst#v6-0-0) and [6.0.2](https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.mariadb/blob/main/CHANGELOG.rst#v6-0-2) have been released! It was cloned from the ansible.mysql collection and from now on will hold MariaDB-related development. The ansible.mysql collection will not accept any new MariaDB-related content.

### Certified Collections weekly update

[dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared

> Certified collections updated this week:
> 
> - [akeyless.secrets\_management:1.2.2](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/akeyless/secrets_management?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626)
> - [ansible.platform:2.7.20260805](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ansible/platform?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626)
> - [dellemc.openmanage:10.0.3](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/dellemc/openmanage?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626)
> - [redhat.trusted\_profile\_analyzer:3.0.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/trusted_profile_analyzer?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626)
> - [zscaler.zpacloud:2.2.11](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/zscaler/zpacloud?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626)

## Community events and meetups 📅

### AAP 2.7 upgrade readiness webinar

[steampunks](https://matrix.to/#/@xlab_steampunk:matrix.org) shared

> Hi, we’re organizing a live webinar on July 30 at 3 PM CEST, where we’ll show what AAP 2.7 does to your existing Ansible Playbook estate and how to get it upgrade-ready before things break. If you’re facing an AAP upgrade, this session might provide valuable insights. Check it out: [AAP 2.7 is here - Are your Ansible Playbooks ready for it? | XLAB Steampunk](https://steampunk.si/spotter/webinars-training/aap-2-7-is-here-are-your-ansible-playbooks-ready-for-it/)

### Upcoming meetups and working groups

[dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared

> - 2026-08-25, [Announcing Our Official Code Freeze Schedule & Process](https://forum.ansible.com/t/announcing-our-official-code-freeze-schedule-process/44176)
> - 2026-08-27, [AWS Community Meeting](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aws-community-meeting/1848)
> - 2026-09-03, [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)
> - 2026-09-09, [10. Ansible Anwendertreffen / 10th German User Meetup](https://forum.ansible.com/t/10-ansible-anwendertreffen-10th-german-user-meetup/46088)

## 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!