Complete execution environment template reference

Template structure

The ee-start-from-scratch.yaml template defines the full wizard experience, including base image selection, collection and dependency configuration, Git provider authentication, and automated build dispatch. Use this template as the starting point when creating custom templates for your teams.

For the complete template source, see Content from github.com is not included.ee-start-from-scratch.yaml in the Ansible RHDH Templates repository on GitHub.

The template contains the following sections:

• metadata — template name, description, and tags used for catalog discovery.
• spec.parameters — three wizard steps that define the form fields users see:
  • Base Image — base image selection with predefined Red Hat EE images and a custom image option.
  • Configuration — collection picker, Python requirements, system packages, and additional build steps.
  • Destination and Build — EE definition name, Git publishing options, registry configuration, and build trigger.
• spec.steps — auto-generated actions that create the EE definition, publish to GitHub or GitLab, register the catalog component, and dispatch the build pipeline.
• output — links to the repository, pull request or merge request, build workflow, and catalog entry.

To customize a template for your team, copy the template and modify the default: values in the parameters section. For example, pre-select collections, set a team-specific base image, or configure a default build registry. For details, see Create standardized execution environment templates for teams.

Key fields