# Core Development

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## [\`catch\` node - and maybe others... \*Problem\*](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/catch-node-and-maybe-others-problem/54730)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2021 08:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/catch-node-and-maybe-others-problem/54730 "2021-12-05T08:12:54Z")

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Sorry, I am sure this has been discussed before, and maybe even by me. Recent things I am using a catch node. The node it is monitoring is nicely named and so when first setting it up I knew to whom it is connected. T…

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## [How to refresh all tls-configs at runtime](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-refresh-all-tls-configs-at-runtime/54637)

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**Author:** [@fmp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 December 2021 15:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-refresh-all-tls-configs-at-runtime/54637 "2021-12-02T15:26:36Z")

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Hi, I am trying to refresh my certificates at runtime, so that all relying components reload the new files. The solution for the https endpoint is working like expected. But what if I also want to refresh the tls-confi…

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## [Support multiline strings having environment variables in change node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-multiline-strings-having-environment-variables-in-change-node/54518)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [30 November 2021 15:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-multiline-strings-having-environment-variables-in-change-node/54518 "2021-11-30T15:11:57Z")

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I am using a change node to produce a long string where several parts need to be replaced by the value of environment variables. See example here below: This functionally works perfect but the problem is that it i…

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## [Allow input other than msg.payload for the split node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allow-input-other-than-msg-payload-for-the-split-node/54481)

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**Author:** [@jmorris644](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmorris644)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [30 November 2021 15:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allow-input-other-than-msg-payload-for-the-split-node/54481 "2021-11-30T15:03:13Z")

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It would be nice of the split node allowed input other than msg.payload as the other sequence nodes do.

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## [I suggest two implementations](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-suggest-two-implementations/54323)

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**Author:** [@Giamma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giamma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 November 2021 10:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-suggest-two-implementations/54323 "2021-11-26T10:14:04Z")

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Are utilities that might be useful. be able to put link also for node comment be able to put false link (without function but only to remember before configuration of node) (dotted line) Can ever be considered? I con…

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## [typedInput code / function editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typedinput-code-function-editor/53410)

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**Author:** [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [27 November 2021 09:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typedinput-code-function-editor/53410 "2021-11-27T09:18:32Z")

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Hi, We all love the typed input widget. I'm looking for a way to use the typedInput to enter callback functions. I have for example a parameter which can be either a boolean or a function resulting a boolean. It would b…

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## [IDEA - extend \`function\` nodes in \`On Message\` tab with a Test tab similar as we have for JSONata](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/idea-extend-function-nodes-in-on-message-tab-with-a-test-tab-similar-as-we-have-for-jsonata/54310)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 November 2021 08:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/idea-extend-function-nodes-in-on-message-tab-with-a-test-tab-similar-as-we-have-for-jsonata/54310 "2021-11-27T08:44:30Z")

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The nice thing about JSONata is that we can test our expression via the Test tab (see screenshot below). It would be cool to have the same feature for the node-red function nodes. The idea is then that you can feed …

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## [Warning for Un deployed Changes if Wiring is changed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warning-for-un-deployed-changes-if-wiring-is-changed/54263)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2021 11:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warning-for-un-deployed-changes-if-wiring-is-changed/54263 "2021-11-25T11:10:11Z")

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There is a feature to alert if there are any undeployed changes in a flow by having a blue dot on the changed node. But is there any similar feature to see if any wiring is changed / added /removed from flow ? I apolog…

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## [Add support for numeric literals - binary (prefix 0b), octal (prefix 0o) and hexadecimal (prefix: 0x)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-support-for-numeric-literals-binary-prefix-0b-octal-prefix-0o-and-hexadecimal-prefix-0x/54148)

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**Author:** [@stas-mursaev](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stas-mursaev)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2021 10:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-support-for-numeric-literals-binary-prefix-0b-octal-prefix-0o-and-hexadecimal-prefix-0x/54148 "2021-11-23T10:25:03Z")

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Hi all, See Numeric Literals spec var bin = 0b1111; var oct = 0o17; var hex = 0xF;

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## [Extend range node to accept dynamic min/max ranges in message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extend-range-node-to-accept-dynamic-min-max-ranges-in-message/54056)

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**Author:** [@hubient](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hubient)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2021 09:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extend-range-node-to-accept-dynamic-min-max-ranges-in-message/54056 "2021-11-21T09:36:59Z")

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Hi all I was failing to use the range node in a dynamic way. After investigation I figured out even in the newes version there is no possibility to use it dynamic. I even saw no feature request but several questions a…

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## [Request refresh via API - recheck](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-refresh-via-api-recheck/52804)

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**Author:** [@RaimondB](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RaimondB)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2021 22:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-refresh-via-api-recheck/52804 "2021-11-19T22:56:09Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Request refresh via API: I was wondering if maybe some new developments have changed the story in te mean time? Are there now options to do some automated access towards the portal to refr…

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## [Auto-Name Debug Node with some serialization, with an option to override the name](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-name-debug-node-with-some-serialization-with-an-option-to-override-the-name/53926)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2021 13:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-name-debug-node-with-some-serialization-with-an-option-to-override-the-name/53926 "2021-11-18T13:36:17Z")

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When a debug node is drawn to the editor panel, it should automatically give a unique name to the Debug node like Debug 1, Debug 2, Debug 3, etc. instead of msg.payload for every debug node. (Similar to excel creating di…

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## [Suggestion: For Export\>Download](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestion-for-export-download/53891)

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**Author:** [@xytsrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xytsrm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2021 16:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestion-for-export-download/53891 "2021-11-17T16:12:20Z")

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Currently Export\>Download simply downloads a JSON file under a generic name to the PC Downloads folder. It would be much more flexible if when selecting "Download" it opens a the file browser window allowing the JSON fil…

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## [Grouped Tabs in Editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grouped-tabs-in-editor/52124)

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**Author:** [@Hubertus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hubertus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 14:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grouped-tabs-in-editor/52124 "2021-11-15T14:57:09Z")

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Grouped tabs in the editor. Hiding and unhiding them is good, but if you need all the tabs it remains confusing. I have several tabs that I could group together (e.g. living room - light, heating, shutter etc.). Google C…

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## [\[Feature Request\]Add msg.flush to trigger as per delay node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-add-msg-flush-to-trigger-as-per-delay-node/53549)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 14:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-add-msg-flush-to-trigger-as-per-delay-node/53549 "2021-11-15T14:14:35Z")

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The msg.flush has proved very useful for the delay node and it would be handy to have it in the trigger node as well I'm thinking on msg.flush=true, it should do the pre-configured 2nd action

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## [Alignment when snapping to grid](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alignment-when-snapping-to-grid/53551)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 11:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alignment-when-snapping-to-grid/53551 "2021-11-14T11:33:15Z")

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Just a discussion....... :slight\_smile: I'm loving new link return mode BTW I like to compress my flows to save screen real estate but I have a bit of OCD when doing it :slight\_smile: Top is standard approach - OK b…

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## [Subflow field labels increase width](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-field-labels-increase-width/53612)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2021 11:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-field-labels-increase-width/53612 "2021-11-12T11:29:22Z")

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Could the field label in the subflow be increased a little bit ? It is currently 100px which is not a lot of text. additional requests: add a field duplication option in the subflow environment variables, it is a …

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## [\[BUG\] subflow - node-red crash](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-subflow-node-red-crash/53621)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2021 09:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-subflow-node-red-crash/53621 "2021-11-12T09:20:53Z")

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I encounter a bug with subflows that crashes node-red, but I cannot determine why. I have only setup the UI elements and pass the msg through. 12 Nov 09:14:10 - \[error\] TypeError: sendEvent.destination.node.receive is …

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## [Feature suggestion Search History in node red admin](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-suggestion-search-history-in-node-red-admin/53580)

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**Author:** [@svefro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svefro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2021 17:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-suggestion-search-history-in-node-red-admin/53580 "2021-11-11T17:19:06Z")

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At the moment there is no search history in the editor. This would be a nice feature when jumping from flow to flow using the search method.

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## [Add link to node's website in palette management for installed nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-link-to-nodes-website-in-palette-management-for-installed-nodes/53495)

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**Author:** [@Mike-FUT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mike-FUT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2021 11:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-link-to-nodes-website-in-palette-management-for-installed-nodes/53495 "2021-11-10T11:03:15Z")

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This one is bugging me since I started using Node RED for the first time and I wonder why I can't find a feature request for this. Maybe I'm missing something. Anyway, to reproduce what I'm asking for: Currently Go t…

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## [AdminAuth Default Group Read Only access](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adminauth-default-group-read-only-access/53302)

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**Author:** [@LoranMaes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LoranMaes)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 November 2021 22:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adminauth-default-group-read-only-access/53302 "2021-11-06T22:19:27Z")

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Hi! I'm wondering if you can give users (everyone who isn't logged in into admin) permissions to only read the file. If I follow the Securing Node-RED file I don't get the right thing because the default user group can…

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## [Add a way to create a completely new object (change node enhancement?)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-a-way-to-create-a-completely-new-object-change-node-enhancement/53167)

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**Author:** [@dceejay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dceejay)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [3 November 2021 13:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-a-way-to-create-a-completely-new-object-change-node-enhancement/53167 "2021-11-03T13:17:51Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Rate limiting based on exec node completion: Current the only simple way to create a new msg clean object is to use a function node. Lots of users try to avoid using function nodes and wan…

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## [Request: Editable Properties Bar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-editable-properties-bar/52970)

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**Author:** [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [30 October 2021 20:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-editable-properties-bar/52970 "2021-10-30T20:34:37Z")

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Dear All, I don't know if I'm the only one but for most of my contrib nodes I spend more time building the config UI than for the core functionality. People get very creative (my self included) building these but in the…

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## [Show previous Node data in current Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-previous-node-data-in-current-node/52684)

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**Author:** [@stonez56](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stonez56)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 October 2021 03:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-previous-node-data-in-current-node/52684 "2021-10-28T03:14:21Z")

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Adding a feature to allow you to see whether the data sent from the previous Node is an object, string, or numbers or even show the value in the side bar when clicked. When you working on the current Node, it would be c…

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## [Custom cloning functionality for types not supported by \`lodash.cloneDeep\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-cloning-functionality-for-types-not-supported-by-lodash-clonedeep/52731)

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**Author:** [@massi-ang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/massi-ang)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2021 08:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-cloning-functionality-for-types-not-supported-by-lodash-clonedeep/52731 "2021-10-26T08:28:32Z")

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Problem When using types relying on native bindings, such as tf.tensor from TensorFlowLite, the standard clone functionality provided by Node-RED is not capable of deep cloning, meaning that only the first output of each…

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## [Only clone messages sent to 2nd or higher wire on same output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/only-clone-messages-sent-to-2nd-or-higher-wire-on-same-output/50165)

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**Author:** [@massi-ang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/massi-ang)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2021 21:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/only-clone-messages-sent-to-2nd-or-higher-wire-on-same-output/50165 "2021-10-25T21:45:56Z")

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Hi, inspecting the way then Node.send works (node-red/Node.js at 34cb93794cd7c814f3ff7bd4fe036aa2fd7e29c9 · node-red/node-red · GitHub) it seems that all messages but the first sent on the first wire are cloned. While …

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## [Feature Request: Dynamic websocket node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-dynamic-websocket-node/52688)

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**Author:** [@giulio.scagnolari](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/giulio.scagnolari)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2021 07:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-dynamic-websocket-node/52688 "2021-10-25T07:32:32Z")

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i'm diving in the new node red release 2.1 and i really appreciate the dynamic mqtt connection node. Can you guys look into the same feature for the websocket in/websocket out one? i think this will be very usefull! Tha…

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## [Indicator that some flows are hidden](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/indicator-that-some-flows-are-hidden/52644)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2021 11:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/indicator-that-some-flows-are-hidden/52644 "2021-10-24T11:32:24Z")

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Just used the hide flows feature for 1st time - very nice to tidy up my disabled tabs :slight\_smile: But I'm wondering if we there should be a noticeable icon to show that some are hidden?

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## [Ability to provide custom bindings to jsonata via settings.js](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ability-to-provide-custom-bindings-to-jsonata-via-settings-js/52032)

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**Author:** [@mannharleen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mannharleen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2021 09:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ability-to-provide-custom-bindings-to-jsonata-via-settings-js/52032 "2021-10-24T09:07:34Z")

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The jsonata within NR already has some bindings defined by NR that allow access to flowContext etc. Now, in my belief to empower\* the NR users and encourage the use of jsonata, we need the ability to create custom bindi…

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## [MQTT dynamic setting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-dynamic-setting/52607)

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**Author:** [@ryeger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ryeger)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [23 October 2021 18:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-dynamic-setting/52607 "2021-10-23T18:30:49Z")

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Hello, Regarding the dynamic subscription of MQTT from version 2.1.0, I've noticed that if you feed a MQTT node with several topics for subscription (one after another as separate msg's), the node will "remember" the to…

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