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Overview

This node operation updates a specific project snippet in GitLab using the GitLab API. It is useful for modifying the content or metadata of an existing snippet within a project, such as updating code snippets or notes shared in a GitLab project. Practical examples include automating snippet updates as part of a CI/CD pipeline or managing project documentation programmatically.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a project snippet's content to reflect recent code changes.
  2. Changing the description or visibility of a snippet in a project.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication If true, the node will skip using authentication for the API request.
Authentication The authentication method used for the API request, typically a GitLab API key.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method to use for the request, default is PUT for this operation.
Parameter Schema Defines the required path parameters and request body schema for the operation.
Request Body Schema The schema defining the structure of the request body for updating the snippet.
Request Path The API endpoint path for updating a project snippet, with placeholders for project ID and snippet ID.
Path Parameters Collection of path parameters including the project ID and snippet ID required to identify the snippet to update.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the GitLab API after updating the project snippet, containing the updated snippet details.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID and snippet ID are correct and exist in GitLab to avoid 404 errors.
  • Verify that the API key has sufficient permissions to update project snippets to avoid authorization errors.
  • Check the request body schema matches the expected format to prevent validation errors from the API.

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