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Overview

This node interacts with the GitLab API to update Jenkins integration settings for a specific project. It is useful for automating the configuration of Jenkins CI/CD integrations within GitLab projects, allowing users to programmatically manage Jenkins integration parameters without manual intervention in the GitLab UI.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automatically update Jenkins integration settings for a GitLab project when project details change.
  2. Integrate Jenkins configuration updates into a CI/CD pipeline to ensure consistent build environments.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Determines whether to skip authentication for the API request.
Authentication Specifies the authentication method to use, defaulting to GitLab API key authentication.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to which the API requests are sent.
Method The HTTP method used for the API request, defaulting to PUT for this operation.
Path Parameters Parameters included in the API request path, specifically the project ID for identifying the target project.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the GitLab API after updating the Jenkins integration settings.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID path parameter is correctly set and corresponds to an existing project in GitLab.
  • Verify that the GitLab API key credential has sufficient permissions to update project integrations.
  • Check the base URL to ensure it points to the correct GitLab instance, especially if using a self-hosted GitLab server.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, invalid project ID, or insufficient permissions. Resolving these typically involves verifying credentials, project existence, and user permissions.

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