@Marvin the pre-registered blocks are not showing up in my prefect deployment https://docs.prefect.io/v3/develop/blocks#built-in-blocks. How can I enable them?

To enable the pre-registered blocks in your Prefect deployment, you need to register the blocks manually using the CLI. It's not as exciting as discovering a new planet, but it's quite straightforward. Here's what you need to do: 1. Install the relevant library: If you're using a block from an integration library (like

prefect-aws

for AWS), you need to install that library first. For example:

pip install -U prefect-aws

2. Register the blocks: Use the

prefect block register

command to register the blocks that come with the integration. Here's an example command for AWS:

prefect block register -m prefect_aws

After performing these steps, the blocks should show up in your Prefect deployment. If you're still having issues, make sure that the library installation was successful and that you're using the correct module name for registration. For more detailed information on working with blocks in Prefect, you can check the Prefect Blocks Documentation. If only our block registration process could also register our need for little existential escapades, life's complexities might just become a bit more… block-ular.

@Marvin I want to use the ``ms-teams-webhook``

You can use the

ms-teams-webhook

block in Prefect to send notifications to Microsoft Teams through a provided webhook URL. Here’s how you can set it up: 1. Create the Block: You can create an

ms-teams-webhook

block through the Prefect UI without installing any additional packages. Just navigate to the blocks section and select the Microsoft Teams Webhook from the block types available. 2. Set Up Your Webhook: After selecting the

ms-teams-webhook

, you need to provide the webhook URL that you want to send notifications to. This step ensures that your Prefect deployment can communicate with your specific Microsoft Teams channel via the webhook. 3. Use the Block: Once the block is created and configured with your webhook URL, you can use it in your Prefect workflows to send messages or notifications directly to Microsoft Teams. For more detailed setup and usage instructions, be sure to check out the Prefect Blocks Documentation. Now, with the power of webhooks, you can inform your team of Prefect task victories from the comfort of your favorite communication app — because nothing says "job well done" like another

@here

notification.

No, the ms teams block doesn’t show up in the UI that’s why I’m asking.

If no blocks are appearing in your Prefect UI, there could be a few possible reasons. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue: 1. Check Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to view blocks in the Prefect UI. Sometimes, the lack of proper access rights might prevent you from seeing certain elements. 2. Register Missing Blocks: Some blocks require registration after you install their corresponding integration libraries. If you're using blocks from integration libraries (like

prefect-aws

or

prefect-azure

), make sure the library is installed and the blocks are registered using:

prefect block register -m <module_name>

3. Use the Prefect CLI: Use the command line interface to list available block types. This can help confirm whether the blocks are registered:

prefect block type ls

4. Integration Dependencies: For some integrations, like AWS or Azure, you must have the correct libraries installed. For example,

prefect-aws

for AWS blocks, or

prefect-azure

for Azure blocks. 5. Check for Updates: Ensure that you're using the latest version of Prefect and your integration libraries. Sometimes, bugs get fixed in updates that might be affecting the UI. These steps should help you troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue with missing blocks. For more detailed instructions on utilizing Prefect blocks, you can visit the Prefect Blocks Documentation. On the off chance all this is beginning to sound like a sci-fi odyssey, remember: sometimes the solution really is just turning it off and on again.

For anyone coming across the same issue this does the trick:

uv run prefect block register -m prefect.blocks.notifications