Change Log

All notable changes to the Business Links panel for Grafana are documented in this file. This panel streamlines navigation with external links, dashboards, and dropdowns.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[2.6.0] - 2025-10-29

Project Updates

• Grafana Labs fork.

[2.5.0] - 2025-09-29

Changed

• Updated Annotation Hook: Enhanced the annotation hook functionality to improve integration and performance. (Issue #78)
• Added Exclude Variable for Links: Introduced the ability to exclude specific variables from being applied to links, providing more control over link behavior. (Issue #79)

[2.4.0] - 2025-09-07

Added

• Sanitize URL Check: Introduced a new feature to sanitize URLs to prevent potential security issues and ensure safe link handling. This addresses concerns related to malicious or malformed URLs. (#77)
• Annotation Toggle: Added the ability to toggle annotations on or off, giving users more control over the visibility of annotations in the interface. This enhances user experience by allowing customization based on preference. (#68)

[2.3.0] - 2025-08-26

We're excited to announce the release of version 2.3.0 of Business Links! This update brings new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to improve your experience with the plugin in Grafana. Below are the key changes in this release.

Added

• Loading Spinner for Tool Answers - Added a loading spinner to indicate when a tool answer is being processed. (#69)
• Relative Time Picker Wrap for Grafana 11 - Implemented a wrap for the relative time picker to prevent overlap issues in Grafana 11. (#71)
• Markdown Support and Tooltip for LLM Chat - Added Markdown formatting support and tooltips for temporary messages in LLM Chat. (#73)
• Variable Replacement in LLM Chat - Introduced support for replacing variables in LLM Chat for dynamic content. (#74)

Changed

• UTC Date Conversion - Updated all date comparisons to use UTC format for consistency and accuracy. (#70)

[2.2.0] - 2025-08-18

Added

• Grid Options: Added support for customizable row height and width. (#63)
• MCP Servers: Introduced new functionality for MCP Servers. (#56)
• Timepicker Highlight: Added option to highlight time differences in the timepicker. (#66, #67)

Changed

• Time Range in URL: Now using raw values for time range in URLs. (#59)
• ESLint Configuration: Updated ESLint settings for better code quality. (#60)
• Sticky Positioning: Improved sticky positioning for dynamic layouts. (#62)
• Time Picker: Enhanced manual and relative time picker to support additional time ranges. (#64)
• Link URL Handling: Updated to allow duplicate ? characters in link URLs. (#65)

[2.1.0] - 2025-07-06

Added

• Custom AI Assistant Name: Users can now personalize the name of their AI assistant. (Issue #50)
• Temperature Option for LLM Models: Introduced a new setting to adjust the temperature of language models for more tailored responses. (Issue #51)

Changed

• File Upload Feature: Enhanced the file upload functionality in Business AI for a smoother user experience. (Issue #51)
• Error Messaging: Improved error messages in Business AI to provide clearer feedback. (Issue #51)

[2.0.0] - 2025-06-27

We're excited to announce the release of version 2.0.0 of the Business Links plugin for Grafana. This update introduces new features, important breaking changes, and enhancements to improve your experience. Below are the details of what's new and improved.

Breaking Changes

• Minimum Grafana Version: This release requires Grafana version 11.5 or higher. Please ensure your Grafana instance is updated before installing this version.

Added

• Kiosk Mode Support: Added support for kiosk mode to enable a distraction-free, full-screen experience. (#17)
• Hide Tooltip Option: Introduced an option to hide tooltips for a cleaner interface. (#42)
• LLM App Link Integration: Added integration with LLM applications, allowing seamless linking to AI-powered tools. (#45)

Changed

• Sticky Positioning Recalculation: Improved the recalculation of sticky positioning on window resize for better layout stability. (#42)
• Dynamic Menu Font Size: Updated the font size of dynamic menus to enhance readability and adaptability across devices. (#42)

[1.4.0] - 2025-06-02

Added

• Introduced the ability to customize the alignment of links, along with highlighting the currently selected dashboard for improved user experience. (#34)
• Added support for dynamic font sizing to enhance readability and adaptability across different devices and screen sizes. (#39)
• Implemented support for custom icons to allow users to personalize the visual representation of links and dashboards. (#36)

[1.3.0] - 2025-05-28

Added

• Added icons to the editor component for enhanced visual feedback (#19).
• Introduced horizontal and vertical layout options for improved customization and flexibility (#21).
• Added support for a Time-Picker input type to facilitate time-based interactions (#23).
• Implemented an HTML delimiter type for better content formatting and separation (#28).
• Added an option to highlight the current time picker for improved visibility and user experience (#29).
• Introduced a button row type for dropdown menus to enhance user interaction and accessibility (#30).
• Added a feature to freeze the panel on scroll for better usability in long dashboards (#31).
• Implemented end-to-end (E2E) testing to ensure reliability and stability (#35).

Changed

• Upgraded to Grafana 12.0 with updated dependencies for improved compatibility and performance (#24).

[1.2.1] - 2025-04-29

Changed

• Reverted the swc/core package to a previous version to resolve compatibility issues (#15).

[1.2.0] - 2025-04-27

Added

• Added an option to specify the menu position for greater UI flexibility and customization (#8).
• Included a community signature to acknowledge contributions and branding (#10).

Changed

• Upgraded to Grafana 11.6 with updated dependencies for enhanced stability and new features.

[1.1.0] - 2025-04-22

Added

• Added an option to sort tabs and prioritize selected tabs first for improved navigation (#6).
• Introduced a feature to highlight the current dashboard or link for better user focus and clarity (#4).
• Added support for displaying dropdown menus on hover instead of click for faster access and interaction (#3).

[1.0.0] - 2025-04-17

Added

• Initial release of the Business Links panel, built using Volkov Labs templates for a robust and scalable foundation.