diff --git a/content/blog/2026/03/19/2026-03-19-revamped-build-monitor-plugin.adoc b/content/blog/2026/03/19/2026-03-19-revamped-build-monitor-plugin.adoc new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..bb0a49c65da2 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2026/03/19/2026-03-19-revamped-build-monitor-plugin.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,70 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: Revamped Build Monitor plugin +tags: +- jenkins +- user-experience +- ux +authors: +- janfaracik +opengraph: + image: /images/post-images/2026/03/19/revamped-build-monitor-plugin.png +links: + discourse: true +--- + +image:/images/post-images/2026/03/19/revamped-build-monitor-plugin.png[Revamped Build Monitor plugin] + +We're excited to announce a major update to the https://plugins.jenkins.io/build-monitor-plugin/[Build Monitor] +plugin - a complete redesign that refreshes its big-screen view with a cleaner, more modern interface for +following build statuses. + +--- + +=== So what's new? + +**Rewritten and redesigned** + +Originally created for Jenkins 1 and powered by AngularJS, the plugin has now been completely rebuilt in React. The +redesign uses components from the Jenkins Design Library and aligns with the new Jenkins interface, delivering a +cleaner look, smoother navigation, theme support, and a more maintainable foundation for future development. + +**Customization** + +Build Monitor is now theme-aware - allowing you to match its appearance to your Jenkins theme. + +Check out some of the themes available for Jenkins: + +* plugin:dark-theme[Dark theme] - A sleek, modern look that's easy on the eyes. +* plugin:solarized-theme[Solarized theme] - Ethan Schoonover's beloved, balanced theme returns +with a fresh release for Jenkins. +* plugin:catppuccin-theme[Catppuccin theme] - A soothing pastel theme for Jenkins. +* plugin:chocolate-theme[Chocolate theme] - Indulge your Jenkins in rich, dark tones with +golden highlights for a refined and elegant developer experience. +* plugin:nord-theme[Nord theme] - A clear, uncluttered, and elegant design +to achieve undisturbed focus and excellent readability. + +image:/images/post-images/2026/03/19/theme.png[Solarized theme for Jenkins] + +Build Monitor now also supports link:https://plugins.jenkins.io/customizable-header/[Customizable Header] plugin, +allowing you to customise the header shown in the monitor. + +**And more!** + +Build Monitor now displays the view description and introduces several long-requested improvements, +including customizable auto-refresh, user avatars, and colorful badges, making the dashboard more +informative and easier to scan at a glance. + +--- + +=== Available now 🚀 + +The update is available now for users on Jenkins 2.516.3 and later. + +--- + +If you want to get involved in the UI and UX discussions of Jenkins join the link:/sigs/ux[User Experience SIG]. + +Take advantage of new components and patterns in your plugin via the link:https://weekly.ci.jenkins.io/design-library/[Design Library]. + +You can watch our monthly meetings on link:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN7ajX_VdyaOnsIIsZHsv_fM9QhOcajWe[YouTube] and you can view in-progress work on link:https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+label%3Aweb-ui[GitHub]. diff --git a/content/images/post-images/2026/03/19/revamped-build-monitor-plugin.png b/content/images/post-images/2026/03/19/revamped-build-monitor-plugin.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..21672a4acb15 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/images/post-images/2026/03/19/revamped-build-monitor-plugin.png differ diff --git a/content/images/post-images/2026/03/19/theme.png b/content/images/post-images/2026/03/19/theme.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..04431cc81a77 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/images/post-images/2026/03/19/theme.png differ