diff --git a/docs/docsite/README.md b/docs/docsite/README.md
index d643792e202..fbf17030290 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/README.md
+++ b/docs/docsite/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Contributions to the documentation are welcome.
The Ansible community produces guidance on contributions, building documentation, and submitting pull requests, which you can find in [Contributing to the Ansible Documentation](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/documentation_contributions.html).
-You can also join the [Docs Working Group](https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs) and/or the ``#ansible-docs`` channel on freenode IRC.
+You can also join the [Docs Working Group](https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs) and/or the ``#ansible-docs`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat `_
Ansible style guide
===================
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
index 6c9f3129c60..ccfda7f9b8e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
@@ -33,15 +33,15 @@ To subscribe to a group from a non-Google account, you can send an email to the
IRC channels
============
-Ansible has several IRC channels on `Freenode `_.
+Ansible has several IRC channels on `irc.libera.chat `_.
-Our IRC channels may require you to register your nickname. If you receive an error when you connect, see `Freenode's Nickname Registration guide `_ for instructions.
+Our IRC channels may require you to register your nickname. If you receive an error when you connect, see `libera.chat's Nickname Registration guide `_ for instructions.
-To find all ``ansible`` specific channels on a freenode network, use the following command in your IRC client::
+To find all ``ansible`` specific channels on the libera.chat network, use the following command in your IRC client::
/msg alis LIST #ansible* -min 5
-as described in `freenode docs `_.
+as described in the `libera.chat docs `_.
General channels
----------------
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ General channels
Working groups
--------------
-Many of our community `Working Groups `_ meet on Freenode IRC channels. If you want to get involved in a working group, join the channel where it meets or comment on the agenda.
+Many of our community `Working Groups `_ meet on libera.chat IRC channels. If you want to get involved in a working group, join the channel where it meets or comment on the agenda.
- `Amazon (AWS) Working Group `_ - ``#ansible-aws``
- `Ansible Lockdown Working Group `_ | `gh/ansible/ansible-lockdown `_ - ``#ansible-lockdown``- Security playbooks/roles
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
index 7b135580879..602c3b42251 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ Unfortunately, leftover rST-files from previous document-generating can occasion
Joining the documentation working group
=======================================
-The Documentation Working Group (DaWGs) meets weekly on Tuesdays on the #ansible-docs channel on freenode IRC. For more information, including links to our agenda and a calendar invite, please visit the `working group page in the community repo `_.
+The Documentation Working Group (DaWGs) meets weekly on Tuesdays on the #ansible-docs channel on the `libera.chat IRC network `_. For more information, including links to our agenda and a calendar invite, please visit the `working group page in the community repo `_.
.. seealso::
:ref:`More about testing module documentation `
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
index c530b9a32eb..888b75e3e60 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
@@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ command line tools (``lib/ansible/cli/``) is `available on GitHub `_
Mailing list for development topics
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
index 3aa25502381..5315dcf55ea 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
@@ -808,5 +808,5 @@ If your collection is part of Ansible, use one of the following three options t
Learn about how to write Ansible modules
`Mailing List `_
The development mailing list
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
index 602f9aafeb7..228cd6eed18 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
@@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ Although ``ansible-base`` (the code hosted in the `ansible/ansible repository `_
The development mailing list
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible-devel IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
index aa2a655a252..a6fd17a05be 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
@@ -418,5 +418,5 @@ An easy way to see how this should look is using :ref:`ansible-inventory`, which
REST API endpoint and GUI for Ansible, syncs with dynamic inventory
`Development Mailing List `_
Mailing list for development topics
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
index 5cfcf15c0a3..8945f754aa4 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
@@ -47,5 +47,5 @@ If your use case isn't covered by an existing module, an action plugin, or a rol
Browse existing collections, modules, and plugins
`Mailing List `_
Development mailing list
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
index 492b60154b2..ddba03fc208 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ To contribute a module to most Ansible collections, you must:
Additional requirements may apply for certain collections. Review the individual collection repositories for more information.
-Please make sure your module meets these requirements before you submit your PR/proposal. If you have questions, reach out via `Ansible's IRC chat channel `_ or the `Ansible development mailing list `_.
+Please make sure your module meets these requirements before you submit your PR/proposal. If you have questions, reach out via ``#ansible-devel``, Ansible's IRC chat channel on `irc.libera.chat `_ or the `Ansible development mailing list `_.
Contributing to Ansible: subjective requirements
================================================
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
index cb183b70906..ba8bc40eae1 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
@@ -206,8 +206,8 @@ The :ref:`Community Guide ` covers how to open a pull r
Communication and development support
=====================================
-Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` on freenode for discussions
-surrounding Ansible development.
+Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` on `irc.libera.chat `_ for
+discussions surrounding Ansible development.
For questions and discussions pertaining to using the Ansible product,
use the ``#ansible`` channel.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
index 3dd66c2ed88..c9b83279239 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
@@ -689,8 +689,8 @@ idempotent and does not report changes. For example:
Windows communication and development support
=============================================
-Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` or ``#ansible-windows`` on freenode for
-discussions about Ansible development for Windows.
+Join the ``#ansible-devel`` or ``#ansible-windows`` irc channels on `irc.libera.chat
+`_ for discussions about Ansible development for Windows.
For questions and discussions pertaining to using the Ansible product,
use the ``#ansible`` channel.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
index 31a9ec9d700..331517e73a4 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ Speak to us
Circulating your ideas before coding helps you adopt good practices and avoid common mistakes. After reading the "Before you start coding" section you should have a reasonable idea of the structure of your modules. Write a list of your proposed plugin and/or module names, with a short description of what each one does. Circulate that list on IRC or a mailing list so the Ansible community can review your ideas for consistency and familiarity. Names and functionality that are consistent, predictable, and familiar make your collection easier to use.
+.. _developing_in_groups_support:
+
Where to get support
====================
@@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ Ansible has a thriving and knowledgeable community of module developers that is
In the :ref:`ansible_community_guide` you can find how to:
* Subscribe to the Mailing Lists - We suggest "Ansible Development List" and "Ansible Announce list"
-* ``#ansible-devel`` - We have found that IRC ``#ansible-devel`` on FreeNode's IRC network works best for developers so we can have an interactive dialogue.
+* ``#ansible-devel`` - We have found that communicating on the IRC channel, ``#ansible-devel`` on `libera.chat's `_ IRC network works best for developers so we can have an interactive dialogue.
* IRC meetings - Join the various weekly IRC meetings `meeting schedule and agenda page `_
Required files
@@ -68,7 +70,7 @@ Your collection should include the following files to be usable:
When you have these files ready, review the :ref:`developing_modules_checklist` again. If you are creating a new collection, you are responsible for all procedures related to your repository, including setting rules for contributions, finding reviewers, and testing and maintaining the code in your collection.
-If you need help or advice, consider join the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel (see how in the "Where to get support").
+If you need help or advice, consider joining the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel (see how in the :ref:`Where to get support ` section).
New to git or GitHub
====================
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
index e40a3281060..cfd9dc85a65 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
@@ -491,5 +491,5 @@ For example vars plugins, see the source code for the `vars plugins included wit
Learn about how to write Ansible modules
`Mailing List `_
The development mailing list
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
index 81936be1da8..e023d17107c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ You should check in on the status of your PR after tests have completed to see i
Getting help rebasing
=====================
-For help with rebasing your PR, or other development related questions, join us on our #ansible-devel IRC chat channel on `freenode.net `_.
+For help with rebasing your PR, or other development related questions, join us on our #ansible-devel IRC chat channel on `irc.libera.chat `_.
.. seealso::
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
index acce3de4976..5fdd0cdea08 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
@@ -730,7 +730,7 @@ Troubleshooting IAM policies
- Re-read the AWS documentation, especially the list of `Actions, Resources and Condition Keys `_ for the various AWS services.
- Look at the `cloudonaut `_ documentation as a troubleshooting cross-reference.
- Use a search engine.
-- Ask in the Ansible IRC channel #ansible-aws (on freenode IRC).
+- Ask in the Ansible IRC channel #ansible-aws (on `irc.libera.chat `_).
Unsupported Integration tests
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
index a50a3180e90..086050ef59e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
@@ -240,5 +240,5 @@ These pages offer more help with grammatical, stylistic, and technical rules for
How to contribute to the Ansible documentation
:ref:`testing_documentation_locally`
How to build the Ansible documentation
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible-docs IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
index c624b12e136..53621f976e1 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
Resources
````````````````
* Follow the style of the :ref:`Ansible Documentation`
-* Ask for advice on IRC, on the ``#ansible-devel`` Freenode channel
+* Ask for advice on IRC, on the ``#ansible-devel`` `libera.chat channel `_
* Review these online style guides:
* `AP Stylebook `_
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
index 763f1672399..3642f49337d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ If either of these issues appear to be the case, you can rerun the Shippable tes
* closing and re-opening the PR (full rebuild)
* making another change to the PR and pushing to GitHub
-If the issue persists, please contact us in ``#ansible-devel`` on Freenode IRC.
+If the issue persists, please contact us in the ``#ansible-devel`` irc channel on the `irc.libera.chat `_ IRC network.
How to test a PR
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
index 62530a5dd74..87a7a84499d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
@@ -242,5 +242,5 @@ Provide the ID of the integration to be disabled. You can find the ID by using t
All about ansible roles
`Mailing List `_
Questions? Help? Ideas? Stop by the list on Google Groups
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
index b5084431a4c..bc82b4835f5 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
@@ -622,7 +622,7 @@ See the `argcomplete documentation `_
Questions? Help? Ideas? Stop by the list on Google Groups
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
.. [1] If you have issues with the "pycrypto" package install on macOS, then you may need to try ``CC=clang sudo -E pip install pycrypto``.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
index f5715b5f06b..153cc556273 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
@@ -711,7 +711,8 @@ For more options:
ansible-test network-integration --help
-If you need additional help or feedback, reach out in ``#ansible-network`` on Freenode.
+If you need additional help or feedback, reach out in the ``#ansible-network`` IRC channel on the
+`irc.libera.chat `_ IRC network.
Unit test requirements
-----------------------
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
index 3451c476da7..acdcf0e0f77 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
@@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ IRC and Slack
Join us on:
-* Freenode IRC - ``#ansible-network`` Freenode channel
+* IRC Channel - ``#ansible-network`` on `irc.libera.chat `_
* Slack - ``_
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
index 93c4e4bab8e..1ce16ea2aea 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
@@ -52,5 +52,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc `` to see specific documentation and examples, this shou
Ansible Vars plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
index c710bcf660a..f46d50d8139 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
@@ -63,5 +63,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t become `` to see specific documentation and ex
Jinja2 lookup plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
index a13c78db049..b36092961d8 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
@@ -136,5 +136,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t cache `` to see specific documentation and exa
Ansible Vars plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `webchat.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
index a8de3de9867..e4e4ac0b0b7 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
@@ -97,5 +97,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t callback `` to see specific documents and exam
Ansible Vars plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `webchat.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
index 2de12dd5cd5..61f96d90460 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
@@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible-network IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
index 0417526ff27..495f937f11b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
@@ -74,5 +74,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t connection `` to see detailed documentation an
Ansible vars plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
index cf9b0bbf01b..a0e1725f5c1 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
@@ -68,5 +68,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible-network IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
index 562c130374e..91c520ad089 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
@@ -158,5 +158,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t inventory `` to see plugin-specific documentat
Ansible vars plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
index 31183b15c49..46d528a6177 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
@@ -154,5 +154,5 @@ You can use ``ansible-doc -t lookup -l`` to see the list of available plugins. U
Jinja2 lookup plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
index fef2aeb370e..908eec90205 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
@@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible-network IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
index 4dee6c6a27d..ac9a862eb2a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
@@ -40,5 +40,5 @@ This section covers the various types of plugins that are included with Ansible:
Ansible tools, description and options
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
index b0846323e03..09dbfc279d5 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
@@ -49,5 +49,5 @@ detailed in the plugin themselves (linked below).
Jinja2 lookup plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
index e3623329a6c..c4a4a500d3d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
@@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t strategy `` to see plugin-specific specific do
Jinja2 lookup plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
index c24bdb8116b..ee3da89f837 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
@@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t vars `` to see specific plugin-specific docume
Ansible Strategy plugins
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
index 7d439664037..859845032be 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
@@ -233,8 +233,10 @@ value::
A good guide to YAML syntax
`Mailing List `_
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- `irc.freenode.net `_
- #ansible IRC chat channel and #yaml for YAML specific questions
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
+ #ansible IRC chat channel
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
+ #yaml for YAML specific questions
`YAML 1.1 Specification `_
The Specification for YAML 1.1, which PyYAML and libyaml are currently
implementing
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
index 392dc96ce4a..bb10301bc07 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
@@ -247,5 +247,5 @@ This key contains a list of dictionaries that will be presented to the user. Key
Browse source of core and extras modules
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+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
index 329e2b4cdcf..642e6baa9c8 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
@@ -762,5 +762,5 @@ Please see the section below for a link to IRC and the Google Group, where you c
Tips and tricks for playbooks
`User Mailing List `_
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- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
index c1170c6ded5..8268dbc0085 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
@@ -524,5 +524,5 @@ when a term comes up on the mailing list.
Tips and tricks for playbooks
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+ `irc.libera.chat `_
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
index eef77130981..25dd8974ba6 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
@@ -29,5 +29,5 @@ Please go to `the devel release and maintenance page `_
Mailing list for development topics
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
index 01da667abe8..f503e9df501 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
@@ -270,6 +270,6 @@ system.
Delegation, useful for working with load balancers, clouds, and locally executed steps.
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- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_base_roadmap_index.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_base_roadmap_index.rst
index 8bc6854789d..b4d3ff99374 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_base_roadmap_index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_base_roadmap_index.rst
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Each roadmap is published both as an idea of what is upcoming in ``ansible-core`
You can submit feedback on the current roadmap in multiple ways:
- Edit the agenda of an IRC `Core Team Meeting `_ (preferred)
-- Post on the ``#ansible-devel`` Freenode IRC channel
+- Post on the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat `_.
- Email the ansible-devel list
See :ref:`Ansible communication channels ` for details on how to join and use the email lists and IRC channels.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
index d350023bfe4..cf0ed800e8a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Each roadmap is published both as an idea of what is upcoming in Ansible, and as
You can submit feedback on the current roadmap in multiple ways:
- Edit the agenda of an IRC `Ansible Community Meeting `_ (preferred)
-- Post on the ``#ansible-community`` Freenode IRC channel
+- Post on the ``#ansible-community`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat `_.
See :ref:`Ansible communication channels ` for details on how to join and use the IRC channels.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
index 5fe4c648a50..7c7eac1c73b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ You will find our roadmap, an overview of open ACI issues and pull-requests, and
A detailed guide on how to use Ansible for automating network infrastructure.
`Network Working Group `_
The Ansible Network community page, includes contact information and meeting information.
- `#ansible-network `_
- The #ansible-network IRC chat channel on Freenode.net.
+ ``#ansible-network`` on `irc.libera.chat `_
+ The #ansible-network IRC chat channel on libera.chat.
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
index ba453195df3..47296264daf 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
@@ -277,5 +277,5 @@ documentation for a full list with examples.
Delegation, useful for working with loud balancers, clouds, and locally executed steps.
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- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
index fed806bb738..e0bc17ddae7 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
@@ -698,5 +698,5 @@ Limitations of become on Windows
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- `webchat.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
index a9530a9e1d0..b1c7f207787 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
@@ -320,5 +320,5 @@ The ``collections`` keyword merely creates an ordered 'search path' for non-name
Understand the collections metadata structure.
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
index a7aa8da3993..32a848f6e8d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
@@ -202,5 +202,5 @@ Now that you understand the basic elements of Ansible execution, you are ready t
Using Ansible for configuration management & deployment
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
index 68a62f31975..e388ea4b3db 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
@@ -102,5 +102,5 @@ Please feel free to report any issues or incompatibilities you discover with BSD
How to write modules
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
index 24bef0a2bda..f0a546fbc82 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
@@ -245,5 +245,5 @@ the dynamic groups as empty in the static inventory file. For example:
All about static inventory files
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
index 0fde0281b32..52e41fb716d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
@@ -135,5 +135,5 @@ also has powerful configuration management and deployment features.
Labs to provide further knowledge on different topics
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
index 0b8b002c48a..c5750c07adf 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
@@ -784,5 +784,5 @@ their location.
Learning Ansible's configuration, deployment, and orchestration language.
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
index edc25ad607f..7601650b1a6 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
@@ -167,5 +167,5 @@ To apply your knowledge of patterns with Ansible commands and playbooks, read :r
Learning the Ansible configuration management language
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
index 70dac884599..9809fe9304c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ like services, packages, or files (anything really), or handle executing system
Configuring the right Python interpreter on target hosts
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
index bb6d2cd7102..7bc02e8d975 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
@@ -48,5 +48,5 @@ For a list of all available modules, see the :ref:`Collection docs `_
Questions? Help? Ideas? Stop by the list on Google Groups
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
index 6faa7333d24..f9f604f9734 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ If you find a bug that affects a plugin in a Galaxy collection:
Some partner collections may be hosted in private repositories.
-If you are not sure whether the behavior you see is a bug, if you have questions, if you want to discuss development-oriented topics, or if you just want to get in touch, use one of our Google groups or IRC channels to :ref:`communicate with Ansiblers `.
+If you are not sure whether the behavior you see is a bug, if you have questions, if you want to discuss development-oriented topics, or if you just want to get in touch, use one of our Google groups or IRC channels to :ref:`communicate with Ansiblers `.
If you find a bug that affects a module in an Automation Hub collection:
@@ -66,5 +66,5 @@ All plugins that remain in ``ansible-base`` and all collections hosted in Automa
Examples of using modules with /usr/bin/ansible-playbook
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- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
index 03d4243f3bb..17ee3a1c313 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
@@ -108,5 +108,5 @@ You've anchored the value of ``version`` with the ``&my_version`` anchor, and re
Doing complex data manipulation in Ansible
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
index 09fe5d5dd32..c946f301e73 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
@@ -157,5 +157,5 @@ To run multiple asynchronous tasks while limiting the number of tasks running co
An introduction to playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
index dc5163126da..07bf9a415c6 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
@@ -185,5 +185,5 @@ ansible_failed_result
Playbook organization by roles
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
index 76599cb30f3..e4b48e86575 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
@@ -504,5 +504,5 @@ Possible values (sample, not complete list)::
All about variables
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
index cc330cc550a..51f57efe871 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
@@ -325,5 +325,5 @@ With the default ``linear`` strategy enabled, Ansible halts execution while the
An introduction to playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
index 1042bafb455..62c7ef3774e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
@@ -132,5 +132,5 @@ use the default remote connection type::
Many examples of full-stack deployments
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
index 7d97b95425d..71c31029192 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
@@ -137,5 +137,5 @@ You can also specify the environment at the task level::
An introduction to playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
index c73067cc77d..6b167dfd23a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
@@ -241,5 +241,5 @@ You can also use blocks to define responses to task errors. This approach is sim
All about variables
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
index f009900a5b6..a8e5711ea9c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
@@ -1692,5 +1692,5 @@ This can then be used to reference hashes in Pod specifications::
Tips and tricks for playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
index 0a6d48255c7..a1ed004563c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
@@ -737,8 +737,8 @@ the filter ``slaac()`` generates an IPv6 address for a given network and a MAC A
:ref:`playbooks_reuse_roles`
Playbook organization by roles
:ref:`playbooks_best_practices`
- Tips and tricks for playbooks
+ Tips and tricks for playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
index 004db70836c..c15f873dc1d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
@@ -33,5 +33,5 @@ For more details and a list of lookup plugins in ansible-base, see :ref:`plugins
Looping in playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
index 0934eeedad3..bd331c87b49 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
@@ -441,5 +441,5 @@ Migrating from with_X to loop
All about variables
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
index 856f7037735..4998356eea2 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
@@ -112,5 +112,5 @@ Some special characters, such as ``{`` and ``%`` can create templating errors. I
All about variables
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
index a97f0447956..20d1edeb595 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
@@ -212,5 +212,5 @@ As always with :ref:`delegation `, the action will be exec
Playbook organization by roles
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
index 93c266365b2..0ef1c84cfa2 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
@@ -424,5 +424,5 @@ If you run or skip certain tags by default, you can use the :ref:`TAGS_RUN` and
Playbook organization by roles
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
index 162ab81320b..9739fd934b2 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
@@ -51,5 +51,5 @@ fmt
Tips and tricks for playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
index 0a1aa8d91ff..c0452cae123 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
@@ -391,5 +391,5 @@ The following tasks are illustrative of the tests meant to check the status of t
Tips and tricks for playbooks
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
index eb2b58f7b02..b8a4ce827e1 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
@@ -462,5 +462,5 @@ For information about advanced YAML syntax used to declare variables and have mo
List of special variables
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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
index 40416305959..ffc428c09bb 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
@@ -501,5 +501,5 @@ Setup IIS Website
Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
index 75e99d2ea8b..6f547912b74 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
@@ -232,5 +232,5 @@ host.
Tips and tricks for playbooks
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
index 910fa06fc93..3d4c27be07a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
@@ -569,5 +569,5 @@ Here are the known ones:
Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
index b39413cd030..7842cc88e59 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
@@ -509,5 +509,5 @@ guides for Windows modules differ substantially from those for standard standard
Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
index 03421cfbf1a..43e47f1cf99 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
@@ -909,5 +909,5 @@ Some of these limitations can be mitigated by doing one of the following:
Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
`User Mailing List `_
Have a question? Stop by the google group!
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
index e68b90c84c4..70ac4ca657d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
@@ -294,7 +294,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho
# linckchecker settings
linkcheck_ignore = [
- r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
]
linkcheck_workers = 25
# linkcheck_anchors = False
diff --git a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
index 42bf1a3ed0f..1dae73ff712 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
@@ -301,7 +301,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho
# linckchecker settings
linkcheck_ignore = [
- r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
]
linkcheck_workers = 25
# linkcheck_anchors = False
diff --git a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
index 70edd31ae61..6b7d561f11d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
@@ -309,7 +309,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho
# linckchecker settings
linkcheck_ignore = [
- r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
]
linkcheck_workers = 25
# linkcheck_anchors = False
diff --git a/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2 b/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
index f7ca6670004..09d11c3d9bc 100644
--- a/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
+++ b/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
@@ -94,5 +94,5 @@ Examples
Learn how to install and use collections.
`Mailing List `_
The development mailing list
- `irc.freenode.net `_
+ `irc.libera.chat `_
#ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md b/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
index c3d91671301..fa5ead4f12d 100644
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Thanks very much for your interest in Ansible. It sincerely means a lot to us.
This appears to be a user question, and we'd like to direct these kinds of things to either the mailing list or the IRC channel.
- * IRC: #ansible on irc.freenode.net
+ * IRC: #ansible on `irc.libera.chat `_
* mailing list: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project
If you can stop by there, we'd appreciate it. This allows us to keep the issue tracker for bugs, pull requests, RFEs and the like.
diff --git a/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md b/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
index 1fc2c02c452..64b8a24cfc4 100644
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
@@ -10,5 +10,5 @@ Thank you once again for this and your interest in Ansible!
If you have further questions please stop by IRC or the mailing list:
- * IRC: #ansible on irc.freenode.net
+ * IRC: #ansible on `irc.libera.chat `_
* mailing list: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project
diff --git a/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md b/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
index 9f4f8da6382..ac116cde29c 100644
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ https://github.com/ansible/proposals/blob/master/proposals_process_proposal.md
If you have any further questions, please let us know by stopping by our devel mailing list, or our devel IRC channel:
- * #ansible-devel on Freenode
+ * #ansible-devel on `irc.libera.chat `_
* https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-devel
Thank you!