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roles/gen-timer/README.md

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+# Systemd Timer
+
+## Description
+
+This role configures a systemd timer to periodically start a corresponding service. It uses a Jinja2 template to create a timer unit file that specifies the scheduling parameters (such as OnCalendar and RandomizedDelaySec) and then restarts the timer service accordingly.
+
+## Overview
+
+Optimized for automated task scheduling in a [systemd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systemd) environment, this role:
+- Generates a timer unit file for a given service (using the `service_name` variable).
+- Reloads and restarts the timer using systemd to ensure that changes take effect.
+- Supports dynamic configuration of scheduling parameters via variables like `on_calendar` and `randomized_delay_sec`.
+
+## Purpose
+
+The primary purpose of this role is to provide a reusable mechanism for scheduling recurring tasks on a system. By creating and managing a systemd timer unit, the role ensures that specified services are automatically started at defined intervals, enhancing system automation and reliability.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Dynamic Timer Configuration:** Uses a Jinja2 template to create a timer unit file based on provided variables.
+- **Automated Service Management:** Automatically reloads the systemd daemon and restarts the timer when changes are detected.
+- **Flexible Scheduling:** Supports configuration of parameters such as OnCalendar and RandomizedDelaySec for precise control over task timing.
+- **Persistent Timers:** Optionally enables persistent timer behavior to ensure missed activations are handled.

roles/gen-timer/meta/main.yml

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+---
+galaxy_info:
+  author: "Kevin Veen-Birkenbach"
+  description: "Configures a systemd timer to periodically start a specified service. This role automates the creation, reloading, and restarting of systemd timer units for recurring tasks."
+  license: "CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)"
+  license_url: "https://s.veen.world/cncl"
+  company: |
+    Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
+    Consulting & Coaching Solutions
+    https://www.veen.world
+  min_ansible_version: "2.9"
+  platforms:
+    - name: Linux
+      versions:
+        - all
+  galaxy_tags:
+    - systemd
+    - timer
+    - automation
+    - scheduling
+    - configuration
+  repository: "https://s.veen.world/cymais"
+  issue_tracker_url: "https://s.veen.world/cymaisissues"
+  documentation: "https://s.veen.world/cymais"
+dependencies: []

roles/gen-timer/tasks/main.yml

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+- name: create {{service_name}}.cymais.timer
+  template:
+    src: dummy.timer.j2
+    dest: "/etc/systemd/system/{{service_name}}.cymais.timer"
+  register: dummy_timer
+
+- name: "restart timer"
+  systemd:
+    daemon_reload: yes
+    name: "{{service_name}}.cymais.timer"
+    state: restarted
+    enabled: yes
+  when: dummy_timer.changed or activate_all_timers | bool

roles/gen-timer/templates/dummy.timer.j2

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+[Unit]
+Description=Timer to start {{service_name}}.cymais.service
+
+[Timer]
+OnCalendar={{on_calendar}}
+RandomizedDelaySec={{randomized_delay_sec}}
+Persistent={{ persistent | default('false') }}
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=timers.target