Question:
How do I use the when statement based on the standard output of register: result? If standard output exists I want somecommand to run if no standard output exists I want someothercommand to run.
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- hosts: myhosts tasks: - name: echo hello command: echo hello register: result - command: somecommand {{ result.stdout }} when: result|success - command: someothercommand when: result|failed |
Answer:
Try checking to see it if equals a blank string or not?
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- hosts: myhosts tasks: - name: echo hello command: echo hello register: result - command: somecommand {{ result.stdout }} when: result.stdout != "" - command: someothercommand when: result.stdout == "" |