For module components, include helptext under name with variable substitutions #6311

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opened 2025-12-29 19:39:14 +01:00 by adam · 3 comments
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Originally created by @DanSheps on GitHub (Apr 6, 2022).

Originally assigned to: @DanSheps on GitHub.

NetBox version

3.2.0

Feature type

Change to existing functionality

Proposed functionality

Include help_text under the "Name" field, which describes the current (and any future) substitutions that can be made.

Use case

Currently, you have to go to the "Module" model help to get the allowable substitution (it is not included on the components help) for {module}. It isn't the most intuitive to find, unfortunately.

Database changes

None

External dependencies

None

Originally created by @DanSheps on GitHub (Apr 6, 2022). Originally assigned to: @DanSheps on GitHub. ### NetBox version 3.2.0 ### Feature type Change to existing functionality ### Proposed functionality Include help_text under the "Name" field, which describes the current (and any future) substitutions that can be made. ### Use case Currently, you have to go to the "Module" model help to get the allowable substitution (it is not included on the components help) for {module}. It isn't the most intuitive to find, unfortunately. ### Database changes None ### External dependencies None
adam added the status: acceptedtype: feature labels 2025-12-29 19:39:14 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 19:39:14 +01:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jun 8, 2022):

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.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jun 8, 2022): 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](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2022):

@DanSheps are you still working on this?

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2022): @DanSheps are you still working on this?
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@DanSheps commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2022):

I will try and get to this tonight, sorry, been slammed lately

@DanSheps commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2022): I will try and get to this tonight, sorry, been slammed lately
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Reference: starred/netbox#6311