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Overview

This node operation authorizes a RubyGem package for a specific project in GitLab using the GitLab API. It is useful for automating the authorization process of RubyGem packages within GitLab projects, enabling seamless package management and deployment workflows. For example, it can be used in CI/CD pipelines to authorize RubyGem packages before publishing or using them in a project.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automate RubyGem package authorization in a GitLab project during CI/CD.
  2. Authorize RubyGem packages programmatically for project-specific package management.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication If set to true, the node will skip the authentication process.
Authentication The authentication method used, defaulting to GitLab API authentication.
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 POST is used for this operation.
Path Parameters The path parameters for the request, specifically the project ID or URL-encoded path required for the API endpoint.

Output

JSON

  • authorization_token - The token returned from the authorization request for the RubyGem package.
  • message - Any message returned from the API, such as success or error messages.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID provided in the path parameters is correct and accessible with the provided authentication.
  • Verify that the GitLab API credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions to authorize RubyGem packages.
  • Check the base URL if using a self-hosted GitLab instance to ensure it is correct.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures or invalid project ID errors; resolving these typically involves verifying credentials and input parameters.

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