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Overview

This node operation retrieves Debian package information from a specified GitLab group using the GitLab API. It is useful for automating the management and retrieval of Debian package metadata within GitLab groups, particularly for DevOps and software distribution workflows. For example, it can be used to fetch package lists for specific Debian distributions, components, and architectures hosted in a GitLab group.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch Debian packages for the 'main' component and 'binary-amd64' architecture in a specific GitLab group to automate package monitoring.
  2. Retrieve package metadata for a custom Debian distribution to integrate with CI/CD pipelines.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Whether to skip authentication for the API request.
Authentication The authentication method used for the API request, defaulting to GitLab API key.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method used for the API request, defaulting to GET.
Query Parameters Query parameters for the API request, specifically the Debian distribution codename or suite.
Path Parameters Path parameters for the API request including group ID or path, Debian component, and architecture.

Output

JSON

  • id - The group ID or full group path.
  • distribution - The Debian Codename or Suite.
  • component - The Debian Component.
  • architecture - The Debian Architecture.
  • packages - The list of Debian packages retrieved for the specified distribution, component, and architecture.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the GitLab API key has sufficient permissions to access group packages.
  • Verify that the group ID or path, distribution, component, and architecture parameters are correctly specified and exist in the GitLab instance.
  • Check network connectivity and the base URL configuration if requests fail.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, resource not found (404), or permission denied (403). Resolving these involves verifying credentials, parameters, and access rights.

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