Problem Statement

Currently, enabling Ansible Check Mode requires setting a Host Parameter, which is inefficient. Users need the ability to enable Check Mode per-job via Job Templates, both through the UI and hammer CLI, to streamline workflows and improve flexibility.

User Experience & Workflow

• Step 1: User selects a checkbox to enable Ansible Check Mode within the Job Template configuration in the UI.

• Step 2: Alternatively, the user can enable Check Mode via the hammer CLI when creating or modifying Job Templates.

• Step 3: The job executes with Check Mode (--check argument), allowing users to validate changes before applying them.

Expected Outcome: Users can enable Check Mode on a per-job basis using either the UI or the hammer CLI, reducing manual configuration.

Requirements

• Add a checkbox for enabling Ansible Check Mode in Job Templates via the UI.

• Enable the same option through the hammer CLI.

• Trigger the inclusion of --check when jobs run via Ansible Runner.

Business Impact

Without this feature, users will continue to rely on host-level parameters, leading to inefficiency. Lack of hammer CLI support would limit automation and hinder workflows. This feature would improve productivity and help users manage large infrastructures more effectively.