Allow file:// links in the "Documents" field for contracts #259
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NetBox Version: Community v4.3.1
Module: Contracts → Documents field (URL to the contract documents)
Hello NetBox team! 👋
I would like to propose a small but useful enhancement for the Contracts feature.
Currently, the "Documents" field only accepts links that begin with http:// or https://.
Proposal
Enable support for links using the file:// scheme, to allow referencing documents stored on local networks or internal file servers.
Example:
file://10.0.0.0/ti/exemple/Contrato.pdf
Why this matters
Many organizations (including mine) store contracts on internal file servers, often accessed via local network shares.
Allowing file:// links would:
Improve integration with existing document storage systems;
Avoid unnecessary duplication just to host documents over HTTP;
Enhance NetBox as a central source of reference for documentation and compliance.
Security Considerations
I understand that file:// links may have browser-related security implications. To address that, I suggest:
Making support for file:// links configurable via settings;
Or displaying a warning when such links are used, leaving the choice to the administrator.
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