Business Links 1.3.0: Enhanced Features and Grafana 12.0 Compatibility
We’re excited to announce Business Links 1.3.0, the latest update to our powerful navigation panel for Grafana. Built on top of Grafana's native link functionality, Business Links offers unmatched flexibility and customization, making it easier than ever to access dashboards and external resources.
What's New in Business Links 1.3.0?
This release introduces exciting features, usability enhancements, and full compatibility with Grafana 12.0. Here's what you can expect:
- Editor Icons: Visual icons in the editor for intuitive navigation.
- Layout Options: Choose between horizontal and vertical grid layouts for a tailored look.
- Time-Picker Input: Seamlessly interact with time-based data.
- HTML Delimiter: Format content with improved structure.
- Time Picker Highlight: Easily spot the active time picker.
- Button Row for Dropdowns: Enhance interaction with dropdown menus.
- Freeze on Scroll: Keep the panel visible on long dashboards.
- End-to-End Testing: Ensure reliability with rigorous testing.
- Grafana 12.0 Compatibility: Stay up-to-date with the latest Grafana version.
Dive into the details below to learn more about each feature!
Editor Icons for Intuitive Feedback
We've added visual icons to the editor interface, making it easier to identify tools and options. This small but impactful update enhances usability, especially for new users.
Horizontal and Vertical Layouts
Customize the look of your Business Links panel with new horizontal and vertical grid layout options. Whether you prefer a compact or expansive design, these layouts adapt to your dashboard needs.
Time-Picker Input for Seamless Interactions
Interact with time-specific data directly from the Business Links panel using the new Time-Picker input type. This feature simplifies time-based tasks, saving you valuable clicks.
HTML Delimiter for Cleaner Formatting
Organize your content with the new HTML delimiter type. This addition ensures a polished and structured presentation of links and resources within the panel.
Time Picker Highlight for Better Visibility
Never lose track of your active time picker! The new highlight option makes it stand out, improving visibility and user experience.
Button Row for Dropdown Menus
Dropdown menus are now more interactive with the addition of a button row type. This update makes navigation smoother and more accessible.
Freeze on Scroll for Long Dashboards
Navigating long dashboards? The new "Freeze on Scroll" feature keeps the Business Links panel fixed in place, ensuring constant access no matter where you are on the page.
End-to-End Testing for Reliability
We've implemented comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) testing to guarantee the stability and reliability of Business Links. Rest assured, this update is built to perform.
Full Compatibility with Grafana 12.0
Business Links 1.3.0 is fully compatible with Grafana 12.0. With updated dependencies, you can enjoy seamless integration and enhanced performance on the latest Grafana version.
Release Notes
Added
- Icons in the editor for better visual feedback (#19).
- Horizontal and vertical layout options for customization (#21).
- Time-Picker input type for time-based interactions (#23).
- HTML delimiter for improved content formatting (#28).
- Highlight option for the current time picker (#29).
- Button row type for dropdown menus (#30).
- Freeze on Scroll feature for long dashboards (#31).
- End-to-End (E2E) testing for reliability (#35).
Changed
- Upgraded to Grafana 12.0 with updated dependencies (#24).
Getting Started
The Business Links panel can be installed from the Grafana Catalog or utilizing the Grafana command line tool.
For the latter, please use the following command.
grafana cli plugins install volkovlabs-links-panel
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