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Overview

This node operation updates a draft note on a merge request within a specific project in GitLab using the GitLab API. It is useful for developers and teams managing code reviews and collaboration on GitLab, allowing them to programmatically modify draft comments on merge requests. For example, it can be used to update feedback or notes before finalizing a merge request review.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a draft note on a merge request to correct or add additional comments.
  2. Automating the process of managing draft notes during a code review workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Option to skip authentication for the request.
Authentication Type of authentication used, defaulting to GitLab API key.
baseUrl Base URL of the GitLab instance, default is https://gitlab.com.
Method HTTP method to use for the request, default is GET but PUT is used for this operation.
Path Parameters Parameters required in the URL path to identify the project, merge request, and draft note to update.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from GitLab API after updating the draft note, containing details of the updated draft note.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID, merge request IID, and draft note ID are correct and exist in GitLab to avoid 404 errors.
  • Verify that the API key has sufficient permissions to update draft notes on merge requests.
  • Check the base URL if using a self-hosted GitLab instance to ensure it is correct.
  • If authentication is skipped, the request may fail due to lack of authorization.

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