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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 packages stored within a project's package registry on GitLab. For example, it can be used in CI/CD pipelines to fetch package files for deployment or analysis.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch a RubyGem package file named 'example.gem' from a project with ID 12345 to verify package contents before deployment.
  2. Automate the retrieval of RubyGem package files from GitLab projects to integrate with other package management or auditing tools.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Whether to skip authentication when making 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, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method used for the request, default is GET.
Path Parameters Parameters used in the API path to specify the project and package file name.

Output

JSON

  • response - The JSON response containing the RubyGem package file data retrieved from the GitLab API.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID and file name are correctly specified and URL-encoded if necessary.
  • Verify that the GitLab API key credential has sufficient permissions to access the project's package registry.
  • Check the base URL to ensure it points to the correct GitLab instance, especially if using a self-hosted GitLab server.
  • Common error messages include 404 Not Found if the project or package file does not exist, and 401 Unauthorized if authentication fails.

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