[Enhancement]: Add Support for GitLab Authentication Token #270
Description
Enhancement Summary
Add support for allowing users to securely add, store, and use a GitLab Personal Access Token (PAT) within the application to enable authenticated interactions with GitLab.
Motivation
Currently, the application interacts with GitLab without authentication. This limits access to private repositories, prevents user-specific operations, and restricts integration with many GitLab API endpoints. Supporting a GitLab token will improve security, enable more advanced functionality, and create a smoother experience for users connecting their GitLab accounts.
Proposed Solution
Introduce a setting where users can enter their GitLab Personal Access Token. Store this token securely and update all GitLab API requests to include the token. Add UI options to test and remove the token. Include validation for invalid or expired tokens.
Alternatives Considered
- Allowing only public repository access (insufficient for many user needs).
Additional Context
Users may require different token scopes depending on their use cases. Common scopes include read_api, read_repository, and optionally write_repository for push operations.
Contribution Checklist
- [✅] I have checked existing enhancement requests
- [✅] I have clearly described the proposed change
- [✅] I have explained the motivation and context
- [✅] I am willing to help implement this feature