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Overview

This node operation retrieves a specific RubyGem package file from a GitLab project using the GitLab API v4. It is useful for automating the download or inspection of RubyGem package files stored in GitLab projects, which can be beneficial in CI/CD pipelines, package management, or auditing package contents.

Use Case Examples

  1. Download a RubyGem package file from a GitLab project to verify its contents before deployment.
  2. Automate retrieval of RubyGem packages for integration into a build process.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Determines whether to skip authentication when making the API request.
Authentication Specifies the authentication method to use, defaulting to GitLab API key authentication.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method to use for the request, defaulting to GET.
Path Parameters Parameters to specify the project ID and the RubyGem file name to retrieve.

Output

JSON

  • response - The response data containing the RubyGem package file details or content.

Dependencies

  • Requires GitLab API key credential for authentication unless skipping authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID and file name are correctly specified and URL-encoded if necessary.
  • Authentication errors may occur if the API key is missing or invalid; verify credentials.
  • Network or permission issues may prevent access to the package file; check GitLab project permissions and network connectivity.

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