Links Enforcer | Dependency Governance Documentation
Links Enforcer documentation.
Links Enforcer provides real-time feedback when an invalid work item link is created.
It allows users to immediately detect and fix links that do not comply with configured rules.
Enabling Links Enforcer
The feature can be enabled in:
- Administration → Configuration
Using the toggle:
- Links Enforcer – Notify user after invalid work item link type has been created
Purpose
Links Enforcer is designed to:
- Detect invalid links at the moment they are created
- Notify users immediately
- Provide quick actions to resolve inconsistencies
- Improve data quality without blocking workflows
Behavior
When a user creates a link that is not allowed by the configuration:
- The link is created
- A notification (flag) is displayed
- The link is marked as invalid
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User Experience
Application behavior depends on the user’s current context.
1. User is on the Work Item View (with app visible)
A notification (flag) is displayed informing about the invalid link.
Available actions:
- Remove — removes the invalid link
- Update — opens a modal allowing selection of a valid link type
2. User is outside the Work Item View
A notification (flag) is displayed informing about the invalid link.
Available actions:
- Remove — removes the invalid link
- Update — redirects the user to one of the work items, where the link can be edited
Available Actions
- Remove Link
- Update Link
Remove Link Action
Removes the invalid link immediately.
Behavior
- Link is removed instantly
- A confirmation notification is displayed
Update Link Action
Allows correcting the invalid link.
Behavior
- Opens the link update interface (modal or work item view depending on context)
- User can select a valid link type
- Validation rules are applied