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Overview

This node operation retrieves a specific project snippet from a GitLab project using the GitLab API. It is useful for accessing the content or metadata of a snippet identified by its snippet ID within a particular project. Common scenarios include automating the retrieval of code snippets or notes stored in GitLab projects for further processing or integration in workflows.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch a snippet from a project to display its content in a dashboard.
  2. Automate the backup of project snippets by retrieving them regularly.

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 for GitLab.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to which the API request is sent.
Method The HTTP method used for the API request, default is GET.
Path Parameters Parameters used in the API request path to specify the project and snippet IDs.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the snippet.
  • title - The title of the snippet.
  • file_name - The file name of the snippet.
  • description - The description of the snippet.
  • visibility - The visibility level of the snippet (e.g., private, internal, public).
  • author - Information about the author of the snippet.
  • content - The actual content/code of the snippet.
  • created_at - Timestamp when the snippet was created.
  • updated_at - Timestamp when the snippet was last updated.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID and snippet ID are correct and exist in the GitLab instance.
  • Verify that the API authentication token has sufficient permissions to access project snippets.
  • Check the base URL to confirm it points to the correct GitLab instance.
  • Common error messages include 404 Not Found if the snippet or project does not exist, and 401 Unauthorized if authentication fails.

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