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Learn how to fix the `Error while fetching server API version` during Docker builds in GitLab CI/CD by properly configuring your GitLab runner's socket settings.
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Understanding the Docker Connection Error in GitLab CI/CD

When working with GitLab CI/CD to build Docker images, a common roadblock developers encounter is the error message: Error while fetching server API version. This error is particularly troubling for teams relying on automated pipelines for their software deployments. If you are running into this error on a CentOS Linux machine while executing your CI/CD configurations, you are not alone. In this guide, we'll dig deep into the problem and provide you with a step-by-step solution to overcome this issue.

The Issue at Hand

During the running of a CI/CD pipeline, the system attempts to communicate with Docker but fails while fetching the server API version. The sequence of commands in your GitLab CI file executes without a hitch, until the following line strikes an error:

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As a result, you are greeted with a stack trace error indicating problems with a connection to the Docker daemon, including:

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From your inquiry, it’s noted that the Docker service is active, and permissions on docker.sock seem correct, which leads us to a crucial component missing in the configuration of your GitLab runner.

Digging Into the Solution

To fix the communication problem between your GitLab CI/CD pipeline and Docker, you need to ensure that the Docker socket from your host machine is accessible to your GitLab runner. Here’s how you can achieve that:

Step 1: Locate the GitLab Runner Configuration File

Open the GitLab Runner configuration file, which is usually found at:

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Step 2: Modify the Configuration to Include Docker Socket

Within the [runners.docker] section of your config.toml, add a line to map the Docker socket from the host to the Docker container in which the GitLab runner operates. It should look like this:

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This line essentially allows the GitLab runner to communicate with the Docker daemon running on your host machine. The /cache is included to specify any caching mechanism you might want to maintain.

Step 3: Restart the GitLab Runner

After making the changes to the config file, save it and restart the GitLab runner service to apply the new configuration:

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Step 4: Test the Pipeline Again

Once the runner is restarted, re-run your pipeline. The error should be resolved, and your Docker builds should proceed smoothly without encountering the server API version issue.

Final Thoughts

Dealing with errors such as Error while fetching server API version can be frustrating, especially when the Docker service seems to be running perfectly. However, ensuring that your GitLab runner is correctly set up to communicate with the Docker socket on the host is the key to resolving this issue. By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to restore your CI/CD functionality and continue building your Docker images with ease.

If you have any questions or run into further issues while setting this up, feel free to reach out. Happy coding!