Netbox: Saving a search as a filter

[insideshell]

Environment

• Python version: 3.6
• NetBox version: 61003208e802 (v2.4.8)

Proposed Functionality

Add the ability to save a search in the NetBox menu and name it.

Use Case

An example :

• We commonly use the filter q=Pool&vrf=0&status=1&role=service-inet to get all our public IP pools.
• Each user has to bookmark this link in its browser.
• The ability to save a search in the NetBox menu for all users would be very convenient:

Database Changes

This change requires to add a new table that stores the search (e.g., q=Pool&vrf=0&status=1&role=service-inet) and the name (e.g., public IP pools) as well as an admin section to maintain the saved searches.

External Dependencies

[jeremystretch]

I'm sorry but we're not able to accept requests for any new features until the current backlog has been reduced.

[insideshell]

I understand and this is not an important feature.
Maybe we are going to develop it ourselves and send a pull request.
Thanks for your work on NetBox!

[tb-killa]

If you use this type of search in periodic way, the simple solution would be for the first you build your search links via the

BANNER_TOP BANNER_BOTTOM Setting these variables will display content in a banner at the top and/or bottom of the page, respectively. HTML is allowed.

as this is show everywhere.

[insideshell]

Hello @tb-killa,

Yes, we will often use these filters. They are quite permanent so a static solution like you described is totally fine. I will try this when I'm going back to work, thanks!

[insideshell]

@tb-killa, I tried what you suggested and it does the trick like a charm! Thanks again.
Too bad I didn't find this feature earlier in the doc (optional-settings/#banner_top).