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Overview

This node operation renews the secret of a specific application in GitLab by making a POST request to the GitLab API endpoint `/api/v4/applications/{id}/renew-secret`. It is useful for scenarios where an application secret needs to be refreshed or rotated for security purposes. For example, a user can automate the renewal of application secrets to maintain secure integrations with GitLab.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automate the renewal of an application's secret to enhance security.
  2. Integrate secret renewal into a CI/CD pipeline to ensure credentials are always up to date.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication If set to true, the node will skip using authentication for the request.
Authentication Specifies the authentication method to use, defaulting to GitLab API authentication.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method to use for the request, defaulting to POST for this operation.
Path Parameters The path parameters for the request, specifically the application ID to identify which application's secret to renew.

Output

JSON

  • id - The ID of the application whose secret was renewed.
  • secret - The new secret value for the application.
  • name - The name of the application.
  • redirect_uri - The redirect URI associated with the application.
  • created_at - Timestamp when the application was created.
  • updated_at - Timestamp when the application was last updated.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication token or credentials

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the application ID provided in the path parameters is correct and exists in GitLab.
  • Verify that the authentication credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions to renew application secrets.
  • Check the base URL to ensure it points to the correct GitLab instance, especially if using a self-hosted GitLab server.
  • Common error messages may include 401 Unauthorized (invalid credentials), 404 Not Found (application ID does not exist), or 403 Forbidden (insufficient permissions). Resolving these involves verifying credentials, application ID, and user permissions.

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