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[Share] "Copy link" stuck loading when /short_url fails

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#278,722 opened on Jul 16, 2026

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Description

Kibana version: main

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Describe the bug: In Kibana’s share UI, if the /short_url request fails, the "Copy link" button stays stuck in a loading/disabled state and the user gets no feedback that something went wrong.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open a Dashboard in Kibana
  2. In DevTools, block requests to /short_url
  3. Open Share and click Copy link
  4. Observe the Copy button stuck in a loading/disabled state with no error feedback

Expected behavior: When /short_url fails, show a toast that a URL could not be generated, and leave the Copy link button clickable so the user can retry without closing the modal.

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Any additional context: Reproduces on main.

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Research direction
Investigate the share component's short url API call and error handling. Ensure the 'Copy link' button recovers from failure and shows a toast.
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typescriptreact
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frontend
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