Sys-ctl-cln-certs Role¶

Description: Scheduled cleanup tool for revoking and deleting unused Let’s Encrypt certificates

Variables¶

author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
description: Scheduled cleanup tool for revoking and deleting unused Let’s Encrypt certificates
license: Infinito.Nexus Community License (Non-Commercial)
company: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach https://www.veen.world
min_ansible_version: 2.9
platforms: [{‘name’: ‘ArchLinux’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}, {‘name’: ‘Debian’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}, {‘name’: ‘EL’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}, {‘name’: ‘Fedora’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}, {‘name’: ‘Ubuntu’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}]
galaxy_tags: [‘certbot’, ‘ssl’, ‘cleanup’, ‘automation’, ‘systemd’]

README¶

Certbot Reaper¶

Description¶

Overview¶

Installs the certreap cleanup tool using the pkgmgr-install role
Deploys and configures a systemd unit
(Optionally) Sets up a recurring cleanup via a systemd timer using the sys-timer role
Integrates with sys-ctl-alm-compose to send failure notifications
Ensures idempotent execution with a run_once_sys_ctl_cln_certs flag

Cosmos¶

The diagram places Certbot Reaper in the Infinito.Nexus cosmos: the components it deploys (capabilities), the central services it consumes (dependencies), and its outward reach (federation and bridged external networks).

flowchart LR
    subgraph role [sys-ctl-cln-certs 💻]
        svc_certs["certs"]
    end
    subgraph dependents [Dependents]
        dpt_sys_ctl_mtn_cert_renew["sys-ctl-mtn-cert-renew 💻 ⚙️"]
    end
    svc_certs -- "1:1" --> dpt_sys_ctl_mtn_cert_renew

Solid 1:1 edges are fixed relationships; dashed 0..1 edges are conditional (enabled only in matching deployments); red 0..0 edges are turned off in this role. Node markers show the role’s deploy modes (💻 host, 🐳 compose, 🐝 swarm); ❌ marks a service that is explicitly turned off, and ⚙️ an Ansible role dependency declared in meta/main.yml.

Features¶

Certificate Cleanup Tool Installation

Uses pkgmgr-install to install the certreap binary.
Systemd Service Configuration

Deploys service and reloads/restarts it on changes.
Systemd Timer Scheduling

Optionally wires in a timer via the sys-timer role, controlled by the on_calendar_cleanup_certs variable.
Smart Execution Logic

Prevents multiple runs in one play by setting a run_once_sys_ctl_cln_certs fact.
Failure Notification

Triggers service on failure.

Further Resources¶

Credits¶

Implemented by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach. Part of the Infinito.Nexus Project and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach. Licensed under the Infinito.Nexus Community License (Non-Commercial).