[FR] aws_ec2 (dynamic inventory) use "aws ssm get-inventory" info also

[Hokwang]

Summary

Hi,

I think aws_ec2 plugin use ec2 metadata only, but user who already set up ssm inventroy can use/get ssm inventroy info, too.

When I was searching aws_ec2 plugin, there's no way to get OS (distro) info, and ansible_distribution can not use.

so I request the way to get ssm inventory or use directly in aws_ec2 plugin.

Thanks,

Issue Type

Feature Idea

Component Name

aws_ec2

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• [plugins/inventory/aws_ec2.py](https://github.com/['ansible-collections/amazon.aws', 'ansible-collections/community.aws', 'ansible-collections/community.vmware']/blob/main/plugins/inventory/aws_ec2.py)

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[abikouo]

@Hokwang #1369 has introduced a new feature allowing you to add ssm inventory information into host vars, could you please give it a try and see if this matches your expectation?

[Hokwang]

@abikouo OMG!! I will test soon and tell you. thank you!

[Hokwang]

@abikouo So sorry for late, now it merged but, I guarantee this works!

[vijayreddiar]

The option use_ssm_inventory limits to use only if the number of instances in the syncing account is less than the allowed limit of instances for SSM send_command. The issue is highlighted in #1713.