Add Filtering-Based Scoping for Custom Fields #268

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T16:24:04+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 16:24:04 +02:00

Originally created by @Thorndelaus on 2/28/2026

NetBox version

v4.5.3

Feature type

Data model extension

Proposed functionality

Introduce object-level scoping for Custom Fields by allowing to define filter conditions that determine which objects a custom field applies to.

Currently, custom fields can only be scoped to a object type (e.g., DCIM > Device). This proposal extends the data model to allow optional filtering within that content type (e.g., only devices with a specific device role).

Use case

Without this feature objects display irrelevant custom fields that do not apply to their function.
Users may populate fields on inappropriate device types, leading to incorrect or misleading data.
It becomes unclear whether an empty field is not applicable, or is missing required data.

This feature would provide a cleaner, context-aware UI experience and decrease risk of incorrect or inconsistent data entry.

Database changes

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External dependencies

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*Originally created by @Thorndelaus on 2/28/2026* ### NetBox version v4.5.3 ### Feature type Data model extension ### Proposed functionality Introduce object-level scoping for Custom Fields by allowing to define filter conditions that determine which objects a custom field applies to. Currently, custom fields can only be scoped to a object type (e.g., DCIM > Device). This proposal extends the data model to allow optional filtering within that content type (e.g., only devices with a specific device role). ### Use case Without this feature objects display irrelevant custom fields that do not apply to their function. Users may populate fields on inappropriate device types, leading to incorrect or misleading data. It becomes unclear whether an empty field is not applicable, or is missing required data. This feature would provide a cleaner, context-aware UI experience and decrease risk of incorrect or inconsistent data entry. ### Database changes _No response_ ### External dependencies _No response_

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Reference: github/netbox#268