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Overview

This node operation authorizes RPM package uploads for a specific project in GitLab via the GitLab API. It is useful for automating package management workflows, such as allowing CI/CD pipelines or other automation tools to authenticate and upload RPM packages to a GitLab project repository.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automate RPM package uploads in a DevOps pipeline by authorizing the upload via this node.
  2. Integrate GitLab RPM package authorization into a custom deployment workflow to streamline package distribution.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication If true, the node skips authentication for the request.
Authentication The authentication method used for the API request, defaulting to GitLab API key authentication.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method for the request, defaulting to GET but can be set to POST, PUT, DELETE, HEAD, or PATCH.
Path Parameters Parameters to be included in the request path, specifically the project ID or URL-encoded path required to identify the GitLab project for RPM package authorization.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the GitLab API after authorizing the RPM package upload, typically including authorization status and related metadata.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID provided in the path parameters is correct and accessible with the provided API credentials.
  • Verify that the API key has sufficient permissions to authorize RPM package uploads in the target GitLab project.
  • Check the baseUrl to confirm it points to the correct GitLab instance, especially if using a self-hosted GitLab server.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures (401 Unauthorized) or resource not found (404) if the project ID is invalid.

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