Manual fetch of GitLab repository data

# Manually fetch GitLab repository data for developers and DevOps

This automation template allows manual triggering of repository metadata retrieval from GitLab via API. Ideal for quick access to project information without logging into the GitLab interface — perfect for developers, DevOps engineers, and technical project managers.

## Who it´s for
- Developers needing fast access to repository status
- DevOps engineers automating metadata collection
- Project managers who want repo insights without logging in
- Internal tools and automation specialists

## What the automation does
- Triggered manually via n8n UI
- Sends an HTTP request to GitLab API to fetch data for a specified repository (e.g., `trial` by `shaligramshraddha`)
- Returns structured metadata: name, description, creation/update dates, status, branches, visibility settings, and more
- Can serve as the first step in a larger processing chain after manual confirmation

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Logic for manual trigger and HTTP API call to GitLab
- Integration exclusively with GitLab using its official API
- Basic textual instructions for setup and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- GitLab account with access to the target repository
- API token with required permissions
- Access to an n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)

## Benefits and outcomes
- Saves time on manual repository checks
- Centralized access to GitLab data outside the native UI
- Enables downstream use of retrieved data in other systems via n8n
- Easy to scale: adaptable to other repositories or extendable into complex workflows

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat