Add Custom Links to Interfaces #3467

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opened 2025-12-29 18:29:22 +01:00 by adam · 3 comments
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Originally created by @darcynz on GitHub (Mar 11, 2020).

Environment

  • Python version: 3.7
  • NetBox version: 2.7.8

Proposed Functionality

Extend custom links so that they can appear on interfaces.

Use Case

  1. Being able to click to other tools to provide information about the interface, eg Utilisation, Errors, Confirm config etc.
  2. Link to Scripts to implement automation for the interface. EG update Interface Description on Device.

Database Changes

none

External Dependencies

None

Originally created by @darcynz on GitHub (Mar 11, 2020). <!-- NOTE: IF YOUR ISSUE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE, IT WILL BE CLOSED. This form is only for proposing specific new features or enhancements. If you have a general idea or question, please post to our mailing list instead of opening an issue: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/netbox-discuss NOTE: Due to an excessive backlog of feature requests, we are not currently accepting any proposals which significantly extend NetBox's feature scope. Please describe the environment in which you are running NetBox. Be sure that you are running an unmodified instance of the latest stable release before submitting a bug report. --> ### Environment * Python version: 3.7 <!-- Example: 3.7 --> * NetBox version: 2.7.8 <!-- Example: 2.7.8 --> <!-- Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any specific changes to work flows, data models, or the user interface. --> ### Proposed Functionality Extend custom links so that they can appear on interfaces. <!-- Convey an example use case for your proposed feature. Write from the perspective of a NetBox user who would benefit from the proposed functionality and describe how. ---> ### Use Case 1. Being able to click to other tools to provide information about the interface, eg Utilisation, Errors, Confirm config etc. 2. Link to Scripts to implement automation for the interface. EG update Interface Description on Device. <!-- Note any changes to the database schema necessary to support the new feature. For example, does the proposal require adding a new model or field? (Not all new features require database changes.) ---> ### Database Changes none <!-- List any new dependencies on external libraries or services that this new feature would introduce. For example, does the proposal require the installation of a new Python package? (Not all new features introduce new dependencies.) --> ### External Dependencies None
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 18:29:22 +01:00
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@minitriga commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2020):

I have needed this in the past. Could see this being handy for multiple people if they have external systems that could be easily linked to. I have created a PR for this.

@minitriga commented on GitHub (Mar 13, 2020): I have needed this in the past. Could see this being handy for multiple people if they have external systems that could be easily linked to. I have created a PR for this.
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@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 27, 2020):

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. Please see our contributing guide.

@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 27, 2020): 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. Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Apr 2, 2020):

Closing this until we standardize on views for all device components, probably under #4116.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Apr 2, 2020): Closing this until we standardize on views for all device components, probably under #4116.
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Reference: starred/netbox#3467