check_httpv2: Display the checked URL directly instead of hiding it behind an icon
The URL being checked in check_httpv2 should be displayed directly instead of being hidden behind an icon.
The details section is clear structured, but concealing the URL behind an Icon makes it difficult to quickly identify which site is affected. The URL should always be visible, and when the “Follow the redirection” option is enabled, both the originally requested URL and the final reached endpoint should be shown. This would give alert recipients immediate clarity on what was checked and where the issue occurred, enabling faster and more accurate responses.
https://forum.checkmk.com/t/make-url-display-in-check-httpv2-more-transparent-and-user-friendly/57933
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09 Apr
Lars SörensenHighlighted comment
As reported by thl-cmk, the “Followed redirect to” field is already present, and a potential workaround is to enable the Escape HTML in service output rule. This allows Checkmk to display the URL instead of showing a globe icon; however, the link will no longer be clickable.
The main improvements that still remain to be addressed are:
* Display the URL as plain text and/or as a clickable link without requiring the “Don’t escape HTML” option
* Provide clear and intelligible error messages instead of cryptic ones
* Optionally display the full page content - either “always” or “on error” - for more detailed analysis, similar to the check_http -B option.