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Overview

This node interacts with the GitLab API, specifically supporting the operation to create system hooks via the POST /api/v4/hooks endpoint. It is useful for automating the management of system hooks in GitLab, such as triggering workflows or notifications when certain system events occur. For example, it can be used to programmatically register a new system hook to monitor project events or user activities in a GitLab instance.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automate the creation of system hooks in GitLab to trigger CI/CD pipelines on specific events.
  2. Set up notifications or integrations by programmatically managing system hooks in GitLab.

Properties

Name Meaning
Skip Authentication Determines whether to skip authentication for the API request.
Authentication Specifies the authentication method to use, defaulting to GitLab API key authentication.
baseUrl The base URL of the GitLab instance to which the API requests are sent.
Method The HTTP method to use for the API request, defaulting to GET but supporting POST, PUT, DELETE, HEAD, and PATCH.
Parameter Schema Defines the schema for the parameters expected in the request body for the postApiV4Hooks operation.
Request Body Schema Defines the schema for the request body for the postApiV4Hooks operation.
Request Path The API endpoint path for creating system hooks, fixed to /api/v4/hooks.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the created system hook.
  • url - The URL of the system hook.
  • created_at - Timestamp when the system hook was created.
  • events - List of events the system hook is subscribed to.
  • token - The token used for authenticating the system hook.

Dependencies

  • GitLab API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors if the API key is missing or invalid. Ensure the GitLab API key credential is correctly configured.
  • Invalid request body errors if the required parameters for creating a system hook are missing or malformed. Validate the request body against the expected schema.
  • Network or connectivity issues if the baseUrl is incorrect or the GitLab instance is unreachable.

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