Actions16
- Build Management Actions
- Job Management Actions
Overview
The node integrates with Jenkins, a popular automation server used for continuous integration and delivery. Specifically, the Update Job Config operation under the Job Management resource allows users to update the configuration of an existing Jenkins job by uploading new XML configuration data.
This operation is useful when you want to programmatically modify or replace the configuration of a Jenkins job without manually editing it through the Jenkins UI. For example, you might automate updating build triggers, parameters, or other job settings as part of a deployment pipeline or infrastructure-as-code workflow.
Practical scenarios include:
- Automating updates to job configurations after changes in project requirements.
- Bulk updating multiple Jenkins jobs with new configuration templates.
- Integrating Jenkins job configuration management into broader CI/CD workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Job Name | The exact name of the Jenkins job whose configuration you want to update. |
| Job Binary Input | The binary input containing the new job configuration XML data to upload to Jenkins. |
Output
The output JSON contains a simple status confirmation indicating whether the update was successful:
[
{
"status": "success"
}
]
No additional data about the job or configuration is returned. The node does not output any binary data for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires a Jenkins server accessible via its base URL.
- Needs an API authentication token or credentials configured in n8n to authenticate requests to Jenkins.
- The node uses HTTP requests with appropriate headers (
Content-Type: text/xml) to send the updated job configuration.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Credentials Error: If no Jenkins credentials are found, the node will throw an error. Ensure that valid Jenkins API credentials are configured in n8n.
- Invalid Job Name: If the specified job name does not exist on the Jenkins server, the request will fail. Verify the job name spelling and existence.
- Invalid XML Configuration: The binary input must contain valid Jenkins job configuration XML. Malformed XML or incorrect content may cause Jenkins to reject the update.
- HTTP Errors: Network issues or permission problems can cause HTTP errors. Check Jenkins server accessibility and user permissions.
- Binary Data Assertion: The node asserts that the binary input exists and is valid before sending. Make sure the binary data is properly attached to the node input.