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DATASTAR: Get Sources

For a given work item, the task pulls every .xml release control file attached to that work item, produces one .mf manifest per release control file, and lays out the script folder structure that the manifests reference.

A typical deployment file looks like:

<Deployment VcsType="tfs">
<Item Version="{CHANGESETID}" Path=""/>
</Deployment>

Inputs

Required inputs marked with *.

InputRequiredDescription
Manifest Path*YesThe $-prefixed version-control path to the manifest file (or its folder).
Source Path*YesThe target directory for the downloaded scripts.

Advanced options

InputDescription
Fail on Standard ErrorFail the task if anything is written to stderr.
Clean Source DirectoryDelete existing files in the source directory before pulling.
Repository UriThe Azure DevOps collection URI. Defaults to SYSTEM_TEAMFOUNDATIONCOLLECTIONURI.
Bearer TokenOptional OAuth token. Set to $(System.AccessToken) to use the pipeline's built-in token.
User NameUsed for basic auth. If set, Password must also be set.
PasswordBasic-auth password. Store as a secret variable.
Use Proxy ServerRoute the request through the agent's web proxy.
Proxy UriOverride the proxy URI.
Proxy Username / PasswordProxy credentials, if not using defaults.

Support

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