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Overview

This node operation updates an existing snippet in GitLab by its ID using the GitLab API. It is useful for scenarios where you need to modify the content or metadata of a snippet programmatically, such as updating code snippets or notes stored in GitLab. For example, a developer might use this node to automate updating shared code snippets across projects.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a snippet's content to fix a bug or add new information.
  2. Changing the title or description of a snippet to reflect recent changes.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication If set to true, the node will skip using authentication for the API request.
Authentication Specifies the authentication method to use, defaulting to GitLab API authentication. Hidden if Skip Authentication is true.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to which the API requests are sent, defaulting to https://gitlab.com.
Method The HTTP method used for the request, defaulting to GET but set to PUT for this operation.
Path Parameters Parameters included in the request path, specifically the snippet ID to identify which snippet to update.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the updated snippet.
  • title - The title of the snippet after update.
  • file_name - The file name associated with the snippet.
  • description - The description of the snippet.
  • visibility - The visibility level of the snippet (e.g., private, internal, public).
  • author
    • id - The ID of the user who created the snippet.
    • name - The name of the snippet's author.
  • updated_at - Timestamp of when the snippet was last updated.

Dependencies

  • Requires GitLab API authentication credentials unless Skip Authentication is enabled.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the snippet ID provided in the path parameters is valid and exists in the GitLab instance.
  • Verify that the authentication credentials are correct and have sufficient permissions to update snippets.
  • Check the baseUrl if using a self-hosted GitLab instance to ensure it is correct.
  • Common errors include 404 Not Found if the snippet ID does not exist, 401 Unauthorized if authentication fails, and 400 Bad Request if the request body schema is invalid.

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