plugGitLab

The GitLab integration connects Interlynk to your GitLab groups and projects, enabling automated SBOM processing triggered by repository events.


Purpose

  • Automatically ingest SBOMs on push and merge request events.

  • Map GitLab branches to Interlynk environments.

  • Support both GitLab.com (SaaS) and self-managed GitLab instances.

Setup Steps

Interlynk connects to GitLab via OAuth.

  1. Navigate to Settings > Organization > Integrations.

  2. Click GitLab.

  3. You will be redirected to GitLab to authorize the Interlynk application.

  4. Complete the authorization.

  5. After redirect, select the Workspace/Group from the dropdown to scope the integration.

  6. Click Save.

Group vs. Project Setup

  • Group-level: Grants access to all projects within the group. Recommended for organizations that want full coverage.

  • Project-level: Limit the integration to specific projects by selecting the appropriate group and configuring environment rules per project.

Supported Events

Event
Trigger

push

Code pushed to a branch

merge_request (created)

New merge request opened

merge_request (merged)

Merge request merged

merge_request (updated)

Merge request updated

Required Permissions

The OAuth application requests:

Scope
Purpose

read_repository

Access repository contents

read_api

Query project and group metadata

write_repository

Post merge request comments (if enabled)

Security Notes

  • OAuth tokens are encrypted at rest and automatically refreshed on expiry.

  • For self-managed GitLab instances, verify your instance URL is accessible from the Interlynk platform.

  • Revoke access from GitLab's User Settings > Applications if needed.

Troubleshooting

Issue
Cause
Resolution

No groups visible after auth

Token scope too narrow

Re-authorize with broader group access

Events not triggering

Webhook not registered on project

Verify the workspace/group selection matches your target projects

Self-managed instance unreachable

Network/firewall restriction

Ensure your GitLab instance is accessible from Interlynk's IP ranges

Token refresh failures

OAuth application revoked on GitLab

Disconnect and reconnect the integration

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