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Overview

This node operation fetches the raw content of a specific file from a GitLab snippet using the GitLab API v4. It is useful for retrieving the exact file content from a snippet at a particular branch, tag, or commit reference. Practical applications include automating code reviews, backups, or integrations where raw snippet file data is needed.

Use Case Examples

  1. Retrieve the raw content of a file named 'lib/class.rb' from a snippet with ID 123 at the 'main' branch.
  2. Automate fetching raw snippet files for analysis or processing in CI/CD pipelines.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Determines whether to skip authentication for the API request.
Authentication Specifies the authentication method to use, typically an API key credential for GitLab.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method HTTP method to use for the request, default is GET.
Path Parameters Parameters required in the request path to specify the snippet file to fetch.

Output

JSON

  • rawFileContent - The raw content of the specified snippet file retrieved from GitLab.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API with authentication token or API key

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the snippet ID, file path, and ref parameters are correctly URL encoded and valid; otherwise, the API may return errors or no data.
  • Authentication errors may occur if the API key or token is missing or invalid; verify credentials are correctly configured.
  • Network or base URL misconfiguration can cause request failures; confirm the baseUrl is correct for your GitLab instance.

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