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Overview

This node operation retrieves Debian package source information from a specific project in GitLab using the GitLab API. It is useful for users who want to access Debian package distribution details, including source package data, for a given project. For example, it can be used to automate the retrieval of Debian package sources for continuous integration or package management workflows.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch Debian source package details for a project to verify package versions.
  2. Automate monitoring of Debian package distributions in a GitLab project.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Whether to skip authentication for the API request.
Authentication The authentication method used for the API request, typically an API key credential.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to send the API request to.
Method The HTTP method used for the API request (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, HEAD, PATCH).
Query Parameters Query parameters for the API request, specifically the Debian distribution codename or suite.
Path Parameters Path parameters for the API request, including the project ID or URL-encoded path and the Debian component.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the GitLab API containing Debian package source information for the specified project, distribution, and component.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID and component path parameters are correctly specified and URL-encoded if necessary.
  • Verify that the distribution query parameter matches a valid Debian Codename or Suite.
  • Check that the GitLab API authentication credential is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions to access the project packages.
  • Common error messages may include 404 Not Found if the project or package distribution does not exist, or 401 Unauthorized if authentication fails.

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