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Tags

Tags provide a flexible way to organize and filter chains within the Polkadot Developer Console. Users can utilize default tags or create custom tags to suit their specific needs. To access these settings:

  1. Click on the Settings cog icon in the top-right corner of the console interface.
  2. Select the "Tags" tab in the Settings menu.

Interface Overview

Managing Tags

Viewing Existing Tags

The Tags management screen displays a list of all existing tags, both default and custom. For each tag, you can see:

  • Tag name
  • Number of chains the tag is applied to

List of existing tags

Creating a New Tag

To create a new tag:

  1. Click the + New Tag button at the top-right of the Tags management screen.
  2. Enter the desired name for your new tag in the "Tag Name" field.
  3. Click Create Tag to add the new tag to your list.

New Tag creation

Applying Tags to Chains

To apply a tag to a chain:

  1. Navigate to the "Connect Chain" screen.
  2. Locate the chain you want to tag in the chain list.
  3. Click the Add button next to the chain's existing tags.
  4. Select the tag you want to apply from the dropdown menu.

Applying tags to a chain

Filtering Chains by Tags

To filter chains using tags:

  1. On the "Connect Chain" screen, locate the "Tags" section above the chain list.
  2. Click on one or more tags to filter the chain list. The list will show chains that have any of the selected tag(s).
  3. To clear filters, click the Clear button next to the Tags section.

Use Cases for Tags

  • Group chains by network (e.g., Polkadot, Kusama, Westend)
  • Categorize chains by type (e.g., Relay Chain, System Chain, Parachain)
  • Create custom categories for specific projects or use cases

By utilizing tags effectively, developers can create a highly organized workspace within the Polkadot Developer Console, tailored to their specific project needs and workflow preferences.