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Overview

This node operation allows users to post Terraform state data to a specific project in GitLab using the GitLab API. It is useful for managing Terraform state files within GitLab projects, enabling infrastructure as code workflows to be integrated with GitLab's project management. For example, users can update the Terraform state of a project by specifying the project ID and the state name, then sending the state data via this node.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating Terraform state for a project in GitLab by specifying the project ID and state name, then posting the new state data.
  2. Automating Terraform state management in CI/CD pipelines by integrating this node to update state files in GitLab projects.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Option to skip authentication for the API request.
Authentication Type of authentication used for the API request, defaulting to GitLab API key.
baseUrl Base URL for the GitLab instance, default is https://gitlab.com.
Method HTTP method to use for the API request, default is GET.
Path Parameters Parameters for the API request path, including project ID and Terraform state name.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the GitLab API after posting the Terraform state.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID and Terraform state name are correctly specified to avoid 404 errors.
  • Verify that the GitLab API key credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to post Terraform state data.
  • Check the baseUrl if using a self-hosted GitLab instance to ensure the API endpoint is reachable.

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