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ActionGitLabUpdated May 2026

How do I list GitLab issues?

Short answer: Drop the "GitLabList GitLab Issues" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Project ID or Path
project_id
stringRequiredProject ID or Path. Example: 123
State
state
optionsOptionalState. Options: Open, Closed, All
Labels
labels
stringOptionalComma-separated label names to filter by
Per Page
per_page
stringOptionalPer Page. e.g. "20"
Order By
order_by
optionsOptionalOrder By. Options: Created, Updated, Priority
Sample request
{
"project_id": "e.g. 123",
"state": "{{trigger.state}}",
"labels": "e.g. bug, P1",
"per_page": "20",
"order_by": "{{trigger.order_by}}"
}
Returns
[
{
"iid": 42,
"state": "opened",
"title": "Fix CI",
"labels": [
"bug"
],
"web_url": "https://gitlab.com/group/project/-/issues/42"
}
]

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List GitLab Issues.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about List GitLab Issues.

What does the List GitLab Issues action do in GitLab?
Paginated issues with filters by state, label, assignee, milestone, date. For "open critical issues" dashboards or per-engineer queue rollups.
What inputs does List GitLab Issues require?
Required: Project ID or Path. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if GitLab returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does List GitLab Issues support batch operations?
Yes. Run List GitLab Issues inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles GitLab's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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