| Parameter | Choices/Defaults | Configuration | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| _terms - | list of files to template | ||
| convert_data boolean |
| whether to convert YAML into data. If False, strings that are YAML will be left untouched. | |
| variable_end_string string added in 2.8 | Default: "}}" | The string marking the end of a print statement. | |
| variable_start_string string added in 2.8 | Default: "{{" | The string marking the beginning of a print statement. |
- name: show templating results
debug:
msg: "{{ lookup('template', './some_template.j2') }}"
- name: show templating results with different variable start and end string
debug:
msg: "{{ lookup('template', './some_template.j2', variable_start_string='[%', variable_end_string='%]') }}"
Common return values are documented here, the following are the fields unique to this lookup:
| Key | Returned | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _raw - | file(s) content after templating |
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