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Overview

This node operation allows users to post a changelog entry to a specific project's repository in GitLab via the GitLab API. It is useful for automating the process of documenting changes in a project's repository, which can help maintain clear version histories and improve collaboration among development teams. For example, a user can automatically add changelog entries after merging a feature branch or completing a release.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automatically post changelog entries to a GitLab project repository after a successful CI/CD pipeline run.
  2. Integrate changelog updates into a project management workflow to keep team members informed about recent changes.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Option to skip authentication for the request.
Authentication Type of authentication used, defaulting to GitLab API key authentication.
baseUrl Base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method HTTP method to use for the request, defaulting to POST for this operation.
Path Parameters Parameters included in the request path, specifically the project ID or URL-encoded path to identify the project.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response from the GitLab API after posting the changelog entry, typically including details of the changelog created or updated.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID provided in the path parameters is correct and accessible with the authenticated user.
  • Verify that the request body contains all required fields as per the GitLab API changelog schema.
  • Check network connectivity and the base URL if using a self-hosted GitLab instance.
  • Authentication errors may occur if the API key is invalid or lacks necessary permissions; verify the API key and its scopes.

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