Feature Request: Dynamic Linking of ASN Values to IHR Network Pages

[vara-prasad-07]

Feature Request:

In the current table view, some cells contain JSON objects where fields like asn are present (for example, "asn": "2497"). These ASN values are currently rendered as plain text, even though they directly correspond to existing network pages on IHR Live. This is a feature mentioned in GSoc'25 for the IYP browser.

Proposed Enhancement

Automatically detect asn fields inside JSON-rendered table cells and render the ASN value as a clickable hyperlink that redirects to the corresponding IHR Live network page.

Example

JSON in Table Cell

{"asn":"2497"}

Redirect URL

https://www.ihr.live/en/network/AS2497

Expected Behavior

• Parse JSON content displayed inside table cells
• Detect the presence of an asn field
• Convert the ASN value into a dynamic hyperlink
• Preserve the rest of the JSON structure and readability

Implementation Considerations

• Ensure proper JSON parsing and error handling
• Support both numeric and string ASN formats (e.g., 2497 vs "2497")

[vara-prasad-07]

Hi @dpgiakatos, if this is a valid feature, I would like to propose a plan for implementation after your response. Thanks.

[dpgiakatos]

I don't want to include links in the JSON format because it's meant to be a structured data representation. However, I would like to include links in the table view. This requires further discussion, as the column names may vary based on the user, meaning we can't determine how to add the hyperlinks. If you have any ideas, let's discuss them here.

[vara-prasad-07]

yes @dpgiakatos , what you said totally make sense.

Column names and the overall JSON structure can vary depending on the user query, but the concept of an ASN itself is domain-specific and well-defined. An ASN always represents a network and maps to an IHR Live page using the AS format.

Because of this, we should avoid relying on fixed column names or schemas. Instead, we can apply value level detection at render time.

When a table cell contains JSON, the renderer can safely parse it and inspect values recursively. If a value matches a valid ASN representation (either a number like 2497 or a string like AS2497) and appears in a network-related context, such as fields like prefix, visibility, or reference_org, the value can be normalised to AS and rendered as a clickable link to the corresponding IHR Live network page.

I was considering this approach, but I would also like to hear your ideas for the optimal approach.

Thanks

[dpgiakatos]

Can you rewrite your message without copy paste chatgpt reply? I don't care if you make English mistakes. Currently your reply is a chatgpt reply. If I want to solve it with an llm, I will ask an llm to solve as it doesn't make sense to create an issue. Your reply should be to the point. Sorry for being strict but if you continue using chatgpt to reply my messages I will not read your messages anymore. Thanks.