# MySQL collection for Ansible
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This collection is a part of Ansible package.

## Code of Conduct

We follow the [Ansible Code of Conduct](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/code_of_conduct.html) in all our interactions within this project.

If you encounter abusive behavior violating the [Ansible Code of Conduct](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/code_of_conduct.html), please refer to the [policy violations](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/code_of_conduct.html#policy-violations) section of the Code of Conduct for information on how to raise a complaint.

## Contributing

The content of this collection is made by [people](CONTRIBUTORS) like you, a community of individuals collaborating on making the world better through developing automation software.

Any kind of contribution is very welcome.

You don't know how to start? Refer to our [contribution guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)!

The current maintainers are listed in the [MAINTAINERS](MAINTAINERS) file. Don't hesitate to reach them out mentioning in the proposals. To learn how to maintain / become a maintainer of this collection, refer to the [Maintainer guidelines](https://github.com/ansible/community-docs/blob/main/maintaining.rst).

## Communication

We announce releases and important changes through the [Ansible Bullhorn newsletter](https://github.com/ansible/community/issues/546). Be sure you are subscribed.

Join us in the ``#ansible-community`` [IRC channel](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/devel/community/communication.html#irc-channels).

We take part in the global quarterly [Ansible Contributor Summit](https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Contributor-Summit) virtually or in-person. Track the [Bullhorn newsletter](https://github.com/ansible/community/issues/546) and join us.

For more information about communication, refer to the [Ansible Communication guide](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/devel/community/communication.html).

## Governance

The process of decision making in this collection is based on discussing and finding consensus among participants.

Every voice is important and every idea is valuable. If you have something on your mind, create an issue or dedicated discussion and let's discuss it!

## Included content

- **Modules**:
  - [mysql_db](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/community/mysql/mysql_db_module.html)
  - [mysql_info](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/community/mysql/mysql_info_module.html)
  - [mysql_query](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/community/mysql/mysql_query_module.html)
  - [mysql_replication](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/community/mysql/mysql_replication_module.html)
  - [mysql_user](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/community/mysql/mysql_user_module.html)
  - [mysql_variables](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/community/mysql/mysql_variables_module.html)

## Tested with Ansible

- 2.9
- 2.10
- 2.11
- devel

## External requirements

The MySQL modules rely on a MySQL connector. The list of supported drivers is below:

- [PyMySQL](https://github.com/PyMySQL/PyMySQL)
- [MySQLdb](https://github.com/PyMySQL/mysqlclient-python)
- Support for other Python MySQL connectors may be added in a future release.

## Using this collection

### Installing the Collection from Ansible Galaxy

Before using the MySQL collection, you need to install it with the Ansible Galaxy CLI:

```bash
ansible-galaxy collection install community.mysql
```

You can also include it in a `requirements.yml` file and install it via `ansible-galaxy collection install -r requirements.yml`, using the format:

```yaml
---
collections:
  - name: community.mysql
```

Note that if you install the collection from Ansible Galaxy, it will not be upgraded automatically with upgrade of the Ansible package. To upgrade the collection to the latest available version, run the following command:

```bash
ansible-galaxy collection install community.mysql --upgrade
```

You can also install a specific version of the collection, for example, if you need to downgrade when something is broken in the latest version (please report an issue in this repository). Use the following syntax:

```bash
ansible-galaxy collection install community.mysql:==2.0.0
```

See [Ansible Using collections](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/user_guide/collections_using.html) for more details.

## Licensing

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GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.

See [LICENSE](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt) to see the full text.