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Overview

This node operation retrieves the InRelease file for a specific Debian distribution from a GitLab project's Debian package repository. It is useful for users who want to access metadata about Debian package distributions hosted in GitLab projects, such as verifying package authenticity and integrity.

Use Case Examples

  1. A DevOps engineer uses this node to fetch the InRelease file for a Debian distribution named 'my-distro' from a GitLab project to automate package verification in a CI/CD pipeline.
  2. A system administrator retrieves the InRelease file to check the status and details of Debian packages available in a GitLab-hosted repository before deploying updates.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Whether to skip authentication when making the API request.
Authentication The authentication method used for the API request, typically an API key credential for GitLab.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to which the API request is sent.
Method The HTTP method used for the API request, typically GET for this operation.
Query Parameters Query parameters for the API request, specifically the 'distribution' parameter representing the Debian Codename or Suite.
Path Parameters Path parameters for the API request, specifically the 'id' parameter representing the ID or URL-encoded path of the GitLab project.

Output

JSON

  • id - The ID or URL-encoded path of the GitLab project.
  • distribution - The Debian Codename or Suite for which the InRelease file is retrieved.
  • inReleaseContent - The content of the InRelease file for the specified Debian distribution.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication token or API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the 'id' path parameter correctly identifies the GitLab project; incorrect IDs will result in 404 errors.
  • Verify the 'distribution' query parameter matches a valid Debian Codename or Suite; invalid values may cause the API to return errors or empty responses.
  • If authentication is enabled, ensure the API key or token has sufficient permissions to access the project's package repository.
  • Check network connectivity and the baseUrl setting to ensure the API endpoint is reachable.

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