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NAME
puppet-module - Creates, installs and searches for modules on the Puppet Forge.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module action [--environment production ] [--modulepath ]
DESCRIPTION
This subcommand can find, install, and manage modules from the Puppet Forge, a repository
of user-contributed Puppet code. It can also generate empty modules, and prepare locally
developed modules for release on the Forge.
OPTIONS
Note that any setting that´s valid in the configuration file is also a valid long
argument, although it may or may not be relevant to the present action. For example,
server and run_mode are valid settings, so you can specify --server <servername>, or
--run_mode <runmode> as an argument.
See the configuration file documentation at
https://docs.puppetlabs.com/puppet/latest/reference/configuration.html for the full list
of acceptable parameters. A commented list of all configuration options can also be
generated by running puppet with --genconfig.
--render-as FORMAT
The format in which to render output. The most common formats are json, s (string),
yaml, and console, but other options such as dot are sometimes available.
--verbose
Whether to log verbosely.
--debug
Whether to log debug information.
--environment production
The environment in which Puppet is running. For clients, such as puppet agent, this
determines the environment itself, which Puppet uses to find modules and much more.
For servers, such as puppet master, this provides the default environment for nodes
that Puppet knows nothing about.
When defining an environment in the [agent] section, this refers to the environment
that the agent requests from the master. The environment doesn´t have to exist on
the local filesystem because the agent fetches it from the master. This definition
is used when running puppet agent.
When defined in the [user] section, the environment refers to the path that Puppet
uses to search for code and modules related to its execution. This requires the
environment to exist locally on the filesystem where puppet is being executed.
Puppet subcommands, including puppet module and puppet apply, use this definition.
Given that the context and effects vary depending on the config section
https://puppet.com/docs/puppet/latest/config_file_main.html#config-sections in
which the environment setting is defined, do not set it globally.
--modulepath
The search path for modules, as a list of directories separated by the system path
separator character. (The POSIX path separator is ´:´, and the Windows path
separator is ´;´.)
Setting a global value for modulepath in puppet.conf is not allowed (but it can be
overridden from the commandline). Please use directory environments instead. If you
need to use something other than the default modulepath of <ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT´S
MODULES DIR>:$basemodulepath, you can set modulepath in environment.conf. For more
info, see https://docs.puppet.com/puppet/latest/reference/environments.html
ACTIONS
build - Build a module release package.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module build [path]
DESCRIPTION
Prepares a local module for release on the Puppet Forge by building a
ready-to-upload archive file. Note: Module build uses MD5 checksums, which are
prohibited on FIPS enabled systems.
This action uses the metadata.json file in the module directory to set metadata
used by the Forge. See
https://docs.puppetlabs.com/puppet/latest/reference/modules_publishing.html for
more about writing metadata.json files.
After being built, the release archive file can be found in the module´s pkg
directory.
RETURNS
Pathname object representing the path to the release archive.
changes - Show modified files of an installed module.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module changes path
DESCRIPTION
Shows any files in a module that have been modified since it was installed. This
action compares the files on disk to the md5 checksums included in the module´s
checksums.json or, if that is missing, in metadata.json.
RETURNS
Array of strings representing paths of modified files.
generate - Generate boilerplate for a new module.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module generate [--skip-interview] name
DESCRIPTION
Generates boilerplate for a new module by creating the directory structure and
files recommended for the Puppet community´s best practices.
A module may need additional directories beyond this boilerplate if it provides
plugins, files, or templates.
OPTIONS --skip-interview - Do not attempt to perform a metadata interview.
Primarily useful for automatic execution of puppet module generate.
RETURNS
Array of Pathname objects representing paths of generated files.
install - Install a module from the Puppet Forge or a release archive.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module install [--force | -f] [--target-dir DIR | -i DIR]
[--ignore-dependencies] [--version VER | -v VER] [--strict-semver] name
DESCRIPTION
Installs a module from the Puppet Forge or from a release archive file. Note:
Module install uses MD5 checksums, which are prohibited on FIPS enabled systems.
The specified module will be installed into the directory specified with the
--target-dir option, which defaults to the first directory in the modulepath.
OPTIONS --force | -f - Force overwrite of existing module, if any. Implies
--ignore-dependencies.
--ignore-dependencies - Do not attempt to install dependencies. Implied by --force.
--strict-semver - Whether version ranges should exclude pre-release versions
--target-dir DIR | -i DIR - The directory into which modules are installed;
defaults to the first directory in the modulepath.
Specifying this option will change the installation directory, and will use the
existing modulepath when checking for dependencies. If you wish to check a
different set of directories for dependencies, you must also use the --environment
or --modulepath options.
--version VER | -v VER - Module version to install; can be an exact version or a
requirement string, eg ´>= 1.0.3´. Defaults to latest version.
RETURNS
Pathname object representing the path to the installed module.
list - List installed modules
SYNOPSIS
puppet module list [--tree] [--strict-semver]
DESCRIPTION
Lists the installed puppet modules. By default, this action scans the modulepath
from puppet.conf´s [main] block; use the --modulepath option to change which
directories are scanned.
The output of this action includes information from the module´s metadata,
including version numbers and unmet module dependencies.
OPTIONS --strict-semver - Whether version ranges should exclude pre-release
versions
--tree - Whether to show dependencies as a tree view
RETURNS
hash of paths to module objects
search - Search the Puppet Forge for a module.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module search search_term
DESCRIPTION
Searches a repository for modules whose names, descriptions, or keywords match the
provided search term.
RETURNS
Array of module metadata hashes
uninstall - Uninstall a puppet module.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module uninstall [--force | -f] [--ignore-changes | -c] [--version=]
[--strict-semver] name
DESCRIPTION
Uninstalls a puppet module from the modulepath (or a specific target directory).
Note: Module uninstall uses MD5 checksums, which are prohibited on FIPS enabled
systems.
OPTIONS --force | -f - Force the uninstall of an installed module even if there are
local changes or the possibility of causing broken dependencies.
--ignore-changes | -c - Uninstall an installed module even if there are local
changes to it. (Implied by --force.)
--strict-semver - Whether version ranges should exclude pre-release versions
--version= - The version of the module to uninstall. When using this option, a
module matching the specified version must be installed or else an error is raised.
RETURNS
Hash of module objects representing uninstalled modules and related errors.
upgrade - Upgrade a puppet module.
SYNOPSIS
puppet module upgrade [--force | -f] [--ignore-dependencies] [--ignore-changes |
-c] [--version=] [--strict-semver] name
DESCRIPTION
Upgrades a puppet module. Note: Module upgrade uses MD5 checksums, which are
prohibited on FIPS enabled systems.
OPTIONS --force | -f - Force the upgrade of an installed module even if there are
local changes or the possibility of causing broken dependencies. Implies
--ignore-dependencies.
--ignore-changes | -c - Upgrade an installed module even if there are local changes
to it. (Implied by --force.)
--ignore-dependencies - Do not attempt to install dependencies. Implied by --force.
--strict-semver - Whether version ranges should exclude pre-release versions
--version= - The version of the module to upgrade to.
RETURNS
Hash
EXAMPLES
build
Build a module release:
$ puppet module build puppetlabs-apache notice: Building
/Users/kelseyhightower/puppetlabs-apache for release Module built:
/Users/kelseyhightower/puppetlabs-apache/pkg/puppetlabs-apache-0.0.1.tar.gz
Build the module in the current working directory:
$ cd /Users/kelseyhightower/puppetlabs-apache $ puppet module build notice: Building
/Users/kelseyhightower/puppetlabs-apache for release Module built:
/Users/kelseyhightower/puppetlabs-apache/pkg/puppetlabs-apache-0.0.1.tar.gz
changes
Show modified files of an installed module:
$ puppet module changes /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules/vcsrepo/ warning: 1 files modified
lib/puppet/provider/vcsrepo.rb
generate
Generate a new module in the current directory:
$ puppet module generate puppetlabs-ssh We need to create a metadata.json file for this
module. Please answer the following questions; if the question is not applicable to this
module, feel free to leave it blank.
Puppet uses Semantic Versioning (semver.org) to version modules. What version is this
module? [0.1.0] -->
Who wrote this module? [puppetlabs] -->
What license does this module code fall under? [Apache-2.0] -->
How would you describe this module in a single sentence? -->
Where is this module´s source code repository? -->
Where can others go to learn more about this module? -->
Where can others go to file issues about this module? -->
{ "name": "puppetlabs-ssh", "version": "0.1.0", "author": "puppetlabs", "summary": null,
"license": "Apache-2.0", "source": "", "project_page": null, "issues_url": null,
"dependencies": [ { "name": "puppetlabs-stdlib", "version_requirement": ">= 1.0.0" } ]
}
About to generate this metadata; continue? [n/Y] -->
Notice: Generating module at /Users/username/Projects/puppet/puppetlabs-ssh... Notice:
Populating ERB templates... Finished; module generated in puppetlabs-ssh.
puppetlabs-ssh/manifests puppetlabs-ssh/manifests/init.pp puppetlabs-ssh/metadata.json
puppetlabs-ssh/README.md puppetlabs-ssh/spec puppetlabs-ssh/spec/spec_helper.rb
puppetlabs-ssh/tests puppetlabs-ssh/tests/init.pp
install
Install a module:
$ puppet module install puppetlabs-vcsrepo Preparing to install into
/etc/puppetlabs/code/modules ... Downloading from https://forgeapi.puppet.com ...
Installing -- do not interrupt ... /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules └── puppetlabs-vcsrepo
(v0.0.4)
Install a module to a specific environment:
$ puppet module install puppetlabs-vcsrepo --environment development Preparing to install
into /etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/development/modules ... Downloading from
https://forgeapi.puppet.com ... Installing -- do not interrupt ...
/etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/development/modules └── puppetlabs-vcsrepo (v0.0.4)
Install a specific module version:
$ puppet module install puppetlabs-vcsrepo -v 0.0.4 Preparing to install into
/etc/puppetlabs/modules ... Downloading from https://forgeapi.puppet.com ... Installing --
do not interrupt ... /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules └── puppetlabs-vcsrepo (v0.0.4)
Install a module into a specific directory:
$ puppet module install puppetlabs-vcsrepo --target-dir=/opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules
Preparing to install into /opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules ... Downloading from
https://forgeapi.puppet.com ... Installing -- do not interrupt ...
/opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules └── puppetlabs-vcsrepo (v0.0.4)
Install a module into a specific directory and check for dependencies in other
directories:
$ puppet module install puppetlabs-vcsrepo --target-dir=/opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules
--modulepath /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules Preparing to install into
/opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules ... Downloading from https://forgeapi.puppet.com ...
Installing -- do not interrupt ... /opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules └── puppetlabs-vcsrepo
(v0.0.4)
Install a module from a release archive:
$ puppet module install puppetlabs-vcsrepo-0.0.4.tar.gz Preparing to install into
/etc/puppetlabs/code/modules ... Downloading from https://forgeapi.puppet.com ...
Installing -- do not interrupt ... /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules └── puppetlabs-vcsrepo
(v0.0.4)
Install a module from a release archive and ignore dependencies:
$ puppet module install puppetlabs-vcsrepo-0.0.4.tar.gz --ignore-dependencies Preparing to
install into /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules ... Installing -- do not interrupt ...
/etc/puppetlabs/code/modules └── puppetlabs-vcsrepo (v0.0.4)
list
List installed modules:
$ puppet module list /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules ├── bodepd-create_resources (v0.0.1) ├──
puppetlabs-bacula (v0.0.2) ├── puppetlabs-mysql (v0.0.1) ├── puppetlabs-sqlite (v0.0.1)
└── puppetlabs-stdlib (v2.2.1) /opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules (no modules installed)
List installed modules in a tree view:
$ puppet module list --tree /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules └─┬ puppetlabs-bacula (v0.0.2)
├── puppetlabs-stdlib (v2.2.1) ├─┬ puppetlabs-mysql (v0.0.1) │ └── bodepd-create_resources
(v0.0.1) └── puppetlabs-sqlite (v0.0.1) /opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules (no modules
installed)
List installed modules from a specified environment:
$ puppet module list --environment production /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules ├──
bodepd-create_resources (v0.0.1) ├── puppetlabs-bacula (v0.0.2) ├── puppetlabs-mysql
(v0.0.1) ├── puppetlabs-sqlite (v0.0.1) └── puppetlabs-stdlib (v2.2.1)
/opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules (no modules installed)
List installed modules from a specified modulepath:
$ puppet module list --modulepath /opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules
/opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules (no modules installed)
search
Search the Puppet Forge for a module:
$ puppet module search puppetlabs NAME DESCRIPTION AUTHOR KEYWORDS bacula This is a
generic Apache module @puppetlabs backups
uninstall
Uninstall a module:
$ puppet module uninstall puppetlabs-ssh Removed /etc/puppetlabs/code/modules/ssh (v1.0.0)
Uninstall a module from a specific directory:
$ puppet module uninstall puppetlabs-ssh --modulepath /opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules
Removed /opt/puppetlabs/puppet/modules/ssh (v1.0.0)
Uninstall a module from a specific environment:
$ puppet module uninstall puppetlabs-ssh --environment development Removed
/etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/development/modules/ssh (v1.0.0)
Uninstall a specific version of a module:
$ puppet module uninstall puppetlabs-ssh --version 2.0.0 Removed
/etc/puppetlabs/code/modules/ssh (v2.0.0)
upgrade
upgrade an installed module to the latest version
$ puppet module upgrade puppetlabs-apache /etc/puppetlabs/puppet/modules └──
puppetlabs-apache (v1.0.0 -> v2.4.0)
upgrade an installed module to a specific version
$ puppet module upgrade puppetlabs-apache --version 2.1.0 /etc/puppetlabs/puppet/modules
└── puppetlabs-apache (v1.0.0 -> v2.1.0)
upgrade an installed module for a specific environment
$ puppet module upgrade puppetlabs-apache --environment test
/etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/test/modules └── puppetlabs-apache (v1.0.0 -> v2.4.0)
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