Sys-pip-install Role

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Variables

• author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach

• description: Install or upgrade a Python package system-wide using system pip.

• license: Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License

• license_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/license

• company: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach

Consulting & Coaching Solutions https://www.veen.world

• min_ansible_version: 2.9

• platforms: [{‘name’: ‘Linux’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}]

• galaxy_tags: [‘python’, ‘pip’, ‘package’, ‘installation’, ‘automation’]

• repository: https://s.infinito.nexus/code

• issue_tracker_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/issues

• documentation: https://docs.infinito.nexus

README

sys-pip-install

Description

This role installs or upgrades a Python package system-wide using the system pip (python3 -m pip). It is intended for CLI tools that should be available globally (e.g., maintenance utilities).

This role depends on sys-pip, which ensures that pip is installed on the target system.

Overview

• Ensures the system pip is available (via sys-pip).

• Installs or upgrades a package specified by package_name.

• Designed for non-interactive automation (CI/maintenance hosts).

Variables

Required

• package_name (string) Name of the Python package to install (e.g., dockreap, backup-docker-to-local).

Notes / Caveats

• The role uses --break-system-packages (and PIP_BREAK_SYSTEM_PACKAGES=1) to allow installing into the system Python on distributions that enforce externally-managed environments.

• Use with care: installing Python packages system-wide can conflict with OS package management. For isolated installs of CLI tools, consider pipx instead.