This role configures a baseline set of common configurations for Debian-based systems, including time synchronization, essential packages, hostname, and specific developer tools.

Requirements

None.

Role Variables

Available variables are listed below, along with default values (see vars/main.yml):

# A list of common packages to install via apt.
common_packages:
  - build-essential
  - curl
  - git
  - iperf3
  - neovim
  - rsync
  - smartmontools
  - sudo
  - systemd-timesyncd
  - tree
  - screen
  - bat
  - fd-find
  - ripgrep
  - nfs-common
  - open-iscsi
  - parted

# The hostname to configure.
hostname: "new-host"

Tasks

The role performs the following tasks:

Configure Time: Sets up systemd-timesyncd and timezone.
Configure Packages: Installs the list of common_packages.
Configure Hostname: Sets the system hostname.
Configure Extra-Packages:
- Installs eza (modern ls replacement).
- Installs bottom (process viewer).
- Installs neovim from AppImage and clones a custom configuration.
Configure Bash: Sets up bash aliases and prompt.
Configure SSH: Configures sshd_config for security.

Dependencies

None.

Example Playbook

- hosts: servers
  roles:
    - role: common
      vars:
        hostname: "my-server"

License

MIT

Author Information

This role was created in 2025 by TuDatTr.