diff --git a/.changeset/eleven-pugs-hear.md b/.changeset/eleven-pugs-hear.md
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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-api-docs': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-catalog': patch
+---
+
+Empty states updated with external link icon for learn more links
diff --git a/.changeset/giant-kiwis-retire.md b/.changeset/giant-kiwis-retire.md
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+---
+'@backstage/app-defaults': patch
+---
+
+Added `externalLink` to icon defaults
diff --git a/.changeset/strange-bees-attack.md b/.changeset/strange-bees-attack.md
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+---
+'@backstage/core-components': patch
+---
+
+`Link` component now accepts `externalLinkIcon` prop