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Overview

This node operation approves a user in GitLab by sending a POST request to the GitLab API endpoint `/api/v4/users/{id}/approve`. It is useful in scenarios where an administrator needs to programmatically approve a user account by specifying the user's ID. For example, automating user approval workflows in GitLab user management.

Use Case Examples

  1. Approving a newly registered user by their user ID to grant them access.
  2. Automating bulk user approvals in GitLab through workflow automation.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Whether to skip authentication for the request.
Authentication The authentication method used for the request, defaulting to GitLab API key authentication.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to which the request is sent, default is https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method used for the request, default is GET but for this operation it is POST.
Parameter Schema Defines the path parameter 'id' which is the ID of the user to approve.
Request Body Schema Schema for the request body, null for this operation as no body is required.
Request Path The API endpoint path for approving a user, with the user ID as a path parameter.
Path Parameters Collection of path parameters, specifically the 'id' of the user to approve.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the GitLab API after approving the user, typically containing user approval status and details.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the user ID provided in the path parameters is valid and exists in the GitLab instance.
  • Authentication errors may occur if the API key credential is missing or invalid; verify the API key and permissions.
  • Network or base URL misconfiguration can cause request failures; confirm the baseUrl is correct and accessible.

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