Device bulk rename fails when a device with no name is selected #897

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opened 2026-04-05 18:36:55 +02:00 by MrUnknownDE · 0 comments
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Originally created by @duckw on 11/10/2025

NetBox Edition

NetBox Community

NetBox Version

v4.4.5

Python Version

3.12

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Create a device with a name and another without a name
  2. Select both in the device list for bulk rename
  3. Enter values for find and replace
  4. Click Preview

Expected Behavior

Either the devices without names should be removed from the list or it safely ignores them

Observed Behavior

<class 'TypeError'>

expected string or bytes-like object, got 'NoneType'

Python version: 3.12.3
NetBox version: 4.4.5

*Originally created by @duckw on 11/10/2025* ### NetBox Edition NetBox Community ### NetBox Version v4.4.5 ### Python Version 3.12 ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Create a device with a name and another without a name 2. Select both in the device list for bulk rename 3. Enter values for find and replace 4. Click Preview ### Expected Behavior Either the devices without names should be removed from the list or it safely ignores them ### Observed Behavior <class 'TypeError'> expected string or bytes-like object, got 'NoneType' Python version: 3.12.3 NetBox version: 4.4.5
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Reference: github/netbox#897