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Device Types - Filter - With Instances (Yes / No) #11196

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opened 2025-12-29 21:41:46 +01:00 by adam · 4 comments
adam commented 2025-12-29 21:41:46 +01:00
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Originally created by @LHBL2003 on GitHub (May 16, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @pheus on GitHub.

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v4.3.0

Feature type

Change to existing functionality

Proposed functionality

Expand the filter view so that you can filter by device types that have or do not have instances.

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We use the Netbox Git project ‘Device-Type-Library-Import’ to automatically import all device types from the official library. This way we avoid creating device types that already exist in good form.

There are currently a total of 3,938 device types in our NetBox instance, including our own. However, we would like to be able to filter the device types actually used without using the sort function in the ‘Insances’ column. Because then it restricts the actual sorting and filtering.

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Originally created by @LHBL2003 on GitHub (May 16, 2025). Originally assigned to: @pheus on GitHub. ### NetBox version v4.3.0 ### Feature type Change to existing functionality ### Proposed functionality Expand the filter view so that you can filter by device types that have or do not have instances. ### Use case We use the Netbox Git project ‘Device-Type-Library-Import’ to automatically import all device types from the official library. This way we avoid creating device types that already exist in good form. There are currently a total of 3,938 device types in our NetBox instance, including our own. However, we would like to be able to filter the device types actually used without using the sort function in the ‘Insances’ column. Because then it restricts the actual sorting and filtering. ### Database changes _No response_ ### External dependencies _No response_
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adam commented 2025-12-29 21:41:47 +01:00
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@jonzey0 commented on GitHub (May 21, 2025):

I'd suggest that if this feature was being implemented for Device Types, it should also be extended for Module Types and Rack Types.

I know the wider library already has Module Types, and there's been discussions to add Rack Types in it too, so if this feature is being implemented for Device Types, I'd suggest extending it to also cover Module and Rack Types while you're at it. The implementation would be basically the same for all three.

@jonzey0 commented on GitHub (May 21, 2025): I'd suggest that if this feature was being implemented for Device Types, it should also be extended for Module Types and Rack Types. I know the wider library already has Module Types, and there's been discussions to add Rack Types in it too, so if this feature is being implemented for Device Types, I'd suggest extending it to also cover Module and Rack Types while you're at it. The implementation would be basically the same for all three.
adam commented 2025-12-29 21:41:47 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (May 22, 2025):

We use the Netbox Git project ‘Device-Type-Library-Import’ to automatically import all device types from the official library.

I would advise against this approach. You're importing thousands of device types for no reason.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (May 22, 2025): > We use the Netbox Git project ‘Device-Type-Library-Import’ to automatically import all device types from the official library. I would advise against this approach. You're importing thousands of device types for no reason.
adam commented 2025-12-29 21:41:48 +01:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2025):

This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. Do not attempt to circumvent this process by "bumping" the issue; doing so will result in its immediate closure and you may be barred from participating in any future discussions. Please see our contributing guide.

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adam commented 2025-12-29 21:41:48 +01:00
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@pheus commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2025):

I'd like to contribute this feature. Can you please assign it to me? Thanks

@pheus commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2025): I'd like to contribute this feature. Can you please assign it to me? Thanks
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