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Overview

This node operation retrieves the Release 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 the distribution codename or suite details. For example, a DevOps engineer might use this to automate fetching Debian package release information for deployment or auditing purposes.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch the Release file for the 'buster' distribution of a Debian package in a GitLab project with ID '12345'.
  2. Retrieve metadata about the 'my-distro' Debian distribution from a specific GitLab project to verify package versions.

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, defaulting to GET.
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 specified in the query parameter.
  • releaseFileContent - The content of the Debian distribution Release file retrieved from the GitLab API.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication 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 results.
  • If authentication is enabled, ensure the GitLab API token has sufficient permissions to access the project's package registry.
  • Check the baseUrl if using a self-hosted GitLab instance; incorrect URLs will cause connection failures.

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