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Overview

This node operation allows users to upload RPM packages to a specific project in GitLab via the GitLab API. It is useful for automating the management and deployment of RPM packages within GitLab projects, enabling continuous integration and delivery workflows that involve package distribution.

Use Case Examples

  1. Uploading an RPM package to a GitLab project to make it available for deployment.
  2. Automating the release process by programmatically adding new RPM packages to a project repository.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Determines whether to skip authentication for the API request.
Authentication Specifies 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 The HTTP method to use for the request, defaulting to GET but can be set to POST for this operation.
Path Parameters Parameters included in the request path, specifically the project ID or URL-encoded path to identify the target project for the RPM package upload.

Output

JSON

  • id - The ID of the project to which the RPM package is uploaded.
  • packageDetails - Details of the uploaded RPM package returned by the GitLab API.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication token or API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID provided in the path parameters is correct and accessible with the provided authentication.
  • Verify that the authentication token or API key has sufficient permissions to upload packages to the project.
  • Check the base URL if using a self-hosted GitLab instance to ensure it is correct.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, permission denied errors, or invalid project ID errors. Resolving these typically involves verifying credentials, permissions, and parameter correctness.

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