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Overview

This node operation retrieves a specific RubyGems package file from a GitLab project using the GitLab API. It is useful for developers or automation workflows that need to access RubyGems package metadata or files directly from a GitLab project repository. For example, it can be used to fetch the gemspec file of a Ruby package to inspect its details or automate package management tasks.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetching the gemspec file of a RubyGems package from a GitLab project to verify package metadata before deployment.
  2. Automating the retrieval of RubyGems package files for continuous integration or delivery pipelines.

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.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to which the API request is sent.
Method The HTTP method used for the API request.
Path Parameters Parameters used in the API request path to specify the project and file name.

Output

JSON

  • response - The raw response from the GitLab API containing the requested RubyGems package file content.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API authentication token or API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the project ID and file name are correctly specified and URL-encoded if necessary.
  • Verify that the authentication token has sufficient permissions to access the project and package files.
  • Check the base URL to ensure it points to the correct GitLab instance, especially if using a self-hosted GitLab server.

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