Add config option to change map provider for "Map it" buttons #4518

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opened 2025-12-29 18:36:54 +01:00 by adam · 2 comments
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Originally created by @Starkstromkonsument on GitHub (Jan 31, 2021).

Originally assigned to: @jeremystretch on GitHub.

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  • Python version: 3.6.9
  • NetBox version: 2.10.4

Proposed Functionality

Add a configuration option to change the hard coded map provider from google maps to e.g. openstreetmaps.

Use Case

Avoid the usage of google services for privacy reasons.

Database Changes

I don't know, sorry.

External Dependencies

None.

Originally created by @Starkstromkonsument on GitHub (Jan 31, 2021). Originally assigned to: @jeremystretch on GitHub. <!-- 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 start a discussion instead: https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/discussions 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: 3.6.9 * NetBox version: 2.10.4 <!-- Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any specific changes to work flows, data models, or the user interface. --> ### Proposed Functionality Add a configuration option to change the hard coded map provider from google maps to e.g. openstreetmaps. <!-- 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 Avoid the usage of google services for privacy reasons. <!-- 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 I don't know, sorry. <!-- 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 added the status: acceptedtype: feature labels 2025-12-29 18:36:54 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 18:36:54 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2021):

I think it makes sense to add a configuration parameter, e.g. MAP_URL or similar, with the default value of the current Google Maps link. It will need to support some degree of templatization to pass an address/coordinate pair.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 2, 2021): I think it makes sense to add a configuration parameter, e.g. `MAP_URL` or similar, with the default value of the current Google Maps link. It will need to support some degree of templatization to pass an address/coordinate pair.
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@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 19, 2021):

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 19, 2021): 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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Reference: starred/netbox#4518