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Overview

This node operation allows users to create or update project variables in a GitLab project via the GitLab API. It is useful for managing environment variables or configuration settings for specific projects programmatically. For example, a user can automate the addition of CI/CD variables to a project to streamline deployment processes.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automate adding a new CI variable to a GitLab project before a deployment pipeline runs.
  2. Update existing project variables to change configuration settings without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Option to skip authentication for the request, useful for public endpoints or testing.
Authentication Selects the authentication method to use, typically an API key credential for GitLab.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method HTTP method to use for the request, default is POST for creating/updating variables.
Path Parameters Parameters to be included in the request path, specifically the project ID or URL-encoded namespace/project name.

Output

JSON

  • id - The ID of the project for which variables are being set.
  • variables - The list or details of variables created or updated in the project.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID or namespace/project name is correctly URL-encoded and valid.
  • Verify that the API key has sufficient permissions to modify project variables.
  • Check that the base URL is correct if using a self-hosted GitLab instance.
  • Common error: 401 Unauthorized - indicates authentication failure; verify API key and permissions.
  • Common error: 404 Not Found - indicates the project ID or path is incorrect or inaccessible.

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