How can I determine the syntax version without management permissions?

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How can I determine what version of the declarative pipeline syntax is available to me when writing a Jenkinsfile if I do not have the permissions needed to list the plugins in the Jenkins server?

I am trying to write a Jenkinsfile using the declarative syntax, but cannot tell if the errors I encounter are because I am misinterpreting the documentation or if I am referencing documentation for a newer version than available on the box.

I have access to Jenkins server to configure and run a build. However, I have no management or script permissions over Jenkins itself, so none of the options on How to get a list of installed jenkins plugins with name and version pair? worked for me.

Perhaps there is a way to make my Jenkinsfile echo the relevant version information as part of its execution? Or some easy syntax tests that (based on pass/failure) would prove which syntax version is available?

Hello, I think if you show the errors you are getting it will be more simple to help you — eran meiri, Nov 09 '17 at 14:57
@eranmeiri My concern isn't fixing my errors, I can figure those out to the point of getting a working build. What I want to know is what version of the syntax I have available so I know what documentation I can and cannot reference. — vossad01, Nov 09 '17 at 14:59

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 10 '17 at 04:10

This might be helpful, depending on version of Jenkins, but a note at the bottom said this was blocked more than a year ago. So there probably isn't a way to do it without admin access. You can use the REST API, CLI, or script console, but all fo these require admin access.

https://support.cloudbees.com/hc/en-us/articles/218756317-How-can-non-admin-users-view-the-installed-plugins-

How can I determine the syntax version without management permissions?

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