REST API: Possibility of adding discussions with position type file on the merge requests.
Release notes
GitLab API doesn't provide the possibility to add discussions with position type file on the merge requests. Adding discussions with this request limits the developers. Right now it is only possible to add threads with position type text or image.
Problem to solve
GitLab API in creating new merge request threads is limited. Adding threads with position type file should be allowed in API for users and developers.
Intended users
Companies and software developers who creates products for backup GitLab projects.
Feature Usage Metrics
There is one simple way to track usage of this feature. It is just amount of added merge request threads with position type file with API.
Does this feature require an audit event?
This feature does not require an audit event.