# General

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## [My Matter Adventure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-matter-adventure/100631)

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**Author:** [@Frida](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Frida)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 March 2026 07:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-matter-adventure/100631 "2026-03-24T07:52:54Z")

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My Matter Adventure. Like others here in this forum, I have also had some troubles with Matter. Every time there was an OS update, or a restart of Nodered, Matter came with a fatal error. The first few times I deleted…

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## [How to get data from the F8926-GW Indoor Gateway by using Node Red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-data-from-the-f8926-gw-indoor-gateway-by-using-node-red/100602)

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**Author:** [@Champion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Champion)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [23 March 2026 02:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-data-from-the-f8926-gw-indoor-gateway-by-using-node-red/100602 "2026-03-23T02:37:49Z")

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I am connecting the F8926-GW to a IPC, I would like to ask is here anyone know how to use Node Red to get data from F8926-GW?

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## [Node-red-contrib-mongodb4 aggregate not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mongodb4-aggregate-not-working/100621)

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**Author:** [@Kevin1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kevin1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 March 2026 10:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mongodb4-aggregate-not-working/100621 "2026-03-22T10:17:06Z")

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Hi, I recently started using node-red and I have some issues with node-red-contrib-mongodb4 and the aggregate operation. I get the following error message : "A pipeline must be an array of objects" code: 14, but when I …

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## [How to prevent Last-Mile Manipulation to Flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-prevent-last-mile-manipulation-to-flows/100546)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2026 18:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-prevent-last-mile-manipulation-to-flows/100546 "2026-03-20T18:12:39Z")

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Do you guys know a strategy to avoid flow tampering from the editor caused by evil plugins? I created one for NRG Sentinel that doesn't use the editor, but I want to know if you know a reliable way to do it from the edi…

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## [Tapo C560WS - ONVIF Event node not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-c560ws-onvif-event-node-not-working/100594)

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**Author:** [@Le-Ze](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Le-Ze)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2026 07:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-c560ws-onvif-event-node-not-working/100594 "2026-03-20T07:47:24Z")

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Hi. I have a Tapo C560WS camera working with ONVIF (port 2020). PTZ gotoPreset works fine (see this topic). I am using the node-red-contrib-onvif-nodes package by @BartButenaers (version 0.0.1-beta.16). I am now tryin…

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## [Json Schema Holistic Validator node no longer throws exception?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-schema-holistic-validator-node-no-longer-throws-exception/100604)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 14:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-schema-holistic-validator-node-no-longer-throws-exception/100604 "2026-03-19T14:31:38Z")

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Have updated Json Schema Holistic Validator node a while back, but noticed today it has more options and behaves differently. It has strict mode which is nice to validate json schema and a button to auto-generate documen…

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## [Explicit Permissions for Node-RED: No More Blind Trust in Packages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/explicit-permissions-for-node-red-no-more-blind-trust-in-packages/100598)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 14:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/explicit-permissions-for-node-red-no-more-blind-trust-in-packages/100598 "2026-03-19T14:20:35Z")

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All packages built with the NRG framework and CLI (v3 to be announce soon) must declare the permissions they require through a sentinel section in package.json. These declared grants define the resources and capabilities…

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## [413 Request Entity Too Large](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/413-request-entity-too-large/100597)

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**Author:** [@tfuchs1987](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tfuchs1987)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 13:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/413-request-entity-too-large/100597 "2026-03-19T13:19:48Z")

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On my Windows machine (Edge), I never run into any issues when deploying changes to my flows. However, on my Linux \[Tuxedo OS, ubuntu-based, KDE Plasma Desktop\] (Firefox and Brave), I consistently encounter the following…

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## [How to extract temperature from msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-temperature-from-msg-payload/100583)

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**Author:** [@satkey3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/satkey3)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 01:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-temperature-from-msg-payload/100583 "2026-03-19T01:49:00Z")

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Hi, I want to extract temperature from this msg.payload , using buffer parsing node or function node: msg.payload : string\[151\] "{"endpoint":{"serial\_number":"4cea591f-cb62-47b8-8eac-e3bddee155c6","third\_serial\_numbe…

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## [How to switch based on array value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-switch-based-on-array-value/100543)

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**Author:** [@omega\_elite](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/omega_elite)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2026 18:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-switch-based-on-array-value/100543 "2026-03-18T18:02:45Z")

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Hi i am new to node red and would like to know how to do the following. I have 8 digital input values( true or false ) that are coming in on msg.payload as an array \[false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false\] and…

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## [Tapo C560WS - ONVIF PTZ gotoPreset](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-c560ws-onvif-ptz-gotopreset/100581)

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**Author:** [@Le-Ze](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Le-Ze)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2026 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-c560ws-onvif-ptz-gotopreset/100581 "2026-03-18T12:08:50Z")

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Hello everyone. I recently bought a Tapo C560WS and I'm trying to control its PTZ presets using the node-red-contrib-onvif-nodes: v0.0.1-beta.16. When I use the Get Presets action, the camera correctly returns my saved…

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## [Credential seret rotation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credential-seret-rotation/100579)

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**Author:** [@sidisl16](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sidisl16)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2026 05:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credential-seret-rotation/100579 "2026-03-17T05:13:43Z")

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Is there any way to rotate secret credential?

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## [Credential is missing from storage oracle DB 26ai](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credential-is-missing-from-storage-oracle-db-26ai/100535)

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**Author:** [@sidisl16](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sidisl16)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2026 04:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credential-is-missing-from-storage-oracle-db-26ai/100535 "2026-03-17T04:50:21Z")

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We have implemented storage module using Oracle DB 26ai, but credential is missing while storing into DB, hash which storage function receives doesn't have the credentials. So the credential go away when we restart the n…

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## [Jsonata in combination with the buffer maker of node-red-contrib-buffer-parser](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-in-combination-with-the-buffer-maker-of-node-red-contrib-buffer-parser/100576)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 March 2026 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-in-combination-with-the-buffer-maker-of-node-red-contrib-buffer-parser/100576 "2026-03-16T16:10:45Z")

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Hi There, This might be a question for @Steve-Mcl but perhaps someone else has an idea. I'm using the buffer maker to create a buffer array from a string value, the format is basically: \<length of string\>\<string in utf…

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## [Struggling with MQTT (tasmota) device that contain multiple entity types - what's your solution?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/struggling-with-mqtt-tasmota-device-that-contain-multiple-entity-types-whats-your-solution/100528)

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**Author:** [@no\_mpimpi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/no_mpimpi)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [16 March 2026 03:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/struggling-with-mqtt-tasmota-device-that-contain-multiple-entity-types-whats-your-solution/100528 "2026-03-16T03:32:55Z")

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Hi all, I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but ... Anyhoo. I have moved my entire system into Node-RED, and I built an MQTT structure that looks like this: \[building\]/\[floor\]/\[room\]/\[thing type\]/\[name o…

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## [OPC\_UA contrib issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-contrib-issue/100573)

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**Author:** [@mbb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mbb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 March 2026 21:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-contrib-issue/100573 "2026-03-15T21:27:56Z")

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Hello, Please excuse me, i have some newbie problems- Im trying to run my flow, but in the end im having much errors and serwer is disconneting. I suspect that perhaps i have too many opc\_ua clients at the same time - …

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## [Get a boolean output from the Hikvision node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-a-boolean-output-from-the-hikvision-node/100541)

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**Author:** [@Johannesje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Johannesje)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [15 March 2026 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-a-boolean-output-from-the-hikvision-node/100541 "2026-03-15T16:10:48Z")

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Hi, With the node "node-red-contrib-hikvision-ultimate" i can move my camera with the "PTZ" node. After moving the camera stops in his new position. How can I get the the boolean out of PIN1? I will use it for my dash…

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## [Using Node-RED for business process automation - lessons learned?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-for-business-process-automation-lessons-learned/100560)

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**Author:** [@taylorbrooks\_vskill](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/taylorbrooks_vskill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 March 2026 23:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-for-business-process-automation-lessons-learned/100560 "2026-03-14T23:57:24Z")

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Hi everyone, I've been exploring Node-RED for automating some business processes and would love to hear from others who've used it in similar contexts. My use case involves: Integrating with CRM and project managemen…

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## [Docker app to manage node-red instances](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-app-to-manage-node-red-instances/100182)

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**Author:** [@Aaqu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aaqu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 March 2026 12:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-app-to-manage-node-red-instances/100182 "2026-03-14T12:35:14Z")

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Hi, I’m testing an idea where everything is based on Docker containers. A Next.js app runs in Docker and starts and manages multiple Node-RED containers. The whole setup is meant to work only inside a local network. At…

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## [Can't get IKEA BILRESA Matter switch to pass correct Payload string!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-ikea-bilresa-matter-switch-to-pass-correct-payload-string/100554)

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**Author:** [@mR\_JoLLy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mR_JoLLy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 March 2026 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-ikea-bilresa-matter-switch-to-pass-correct-payload-string/100554 "2026-03-14T09:13:03Z")

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I very new to Code Red, and I find myself drawn to the interface. I am troubled by a IKEA BILRESA 2 button switch which is not sending the expected payload message in debug. I have Home assistant running the latest vers…

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## [The TRIGGER node is driving me crazy. Need someone else to look at this](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-trigger-node-is-driving-me-crazy-need-someone-else-to-look-at-this/100558)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 March 2026 07:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-trigger-node-is-driving-me-crazy-need-someone-else-to-look-at-this/100558 "2026-03-14T07:26:52Z")

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Folks, I have lost a few hours chasing this. Pictures - saying 1000 words. Working. You see the message to stop the timer. FAILING. But same messages - 90% at least. So why is it not doing it here? I am REAL…

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## [Trigger node - stuck RESET not working?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-stuck-reset-not-working/100550)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2026 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-stuck-reset-not-working/100550 "2026-03-13T20:27:25Z")

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I seem to be losing my ability to read. This is the bit of code: \[ { "id": "d6ed3ea3758e7956", "type": "inject", "z": "26262ba1.62dcbc", "name": "Reset", "props": \[ …

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## [Passwords loading Node-RED from within homeassistant and rasperryPi 4b and integration with HA and Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passwords-loading-node-red-from-within-homeassistant-and-rasperrypi-4b-and-integration-with-ha-and-node-red/100540)

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**Author:** [@solarking25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/solarking25)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2026 04:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passwords-loading-node-red-from-within-homeassistant-and-rasperrypi-4b-and-integration-with-ha-and-node-red/100540 "2026-03-12T04:47:37Z")

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If anyone knows how to resset the whole password thing from a fundamental point help. When I try to open Node-red from Homeassistant it times out and does not open. from within either the Homeassistant or Victron contro…

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## [Help with cronplus node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-cronplus-node/100534)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2026 18:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-cronplus-node/100534 "2026-03-11T18:46:15Z")

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I'm wanting to add schedules via injections and need to specify more than what I have so far. As is this is an exert from what the flow is: \[ { "id": "c54780ea787c649c", "type": "link out", …

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## [Merge without too many questions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merge-without-too-many-questions/100447)

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**Author:** [@usernamepasswordBS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usernamepasswordBS)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2026 17:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merge-without-too-many-questions/100447 "2026-03-11T17:43:31Z")

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Is it possible to have two machines, one makes changes to flows, the other accepts with a simple "ok" rather than having to scroll through a list and find and choose the nodes that have been changed and accept them indiv…

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## [Disable a link so it can be temporarily ignored](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-a-link-so-it-can-be-temporarily-ignored/100513)

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**Author:** [@RedBart](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RedBart)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2026 05:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-a-link-so-it-can-be-temporarily-ignored/100513 "2026-03-11T05:54:40Z")

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I'd love to be able to disable a link without having to delete it and remember where it was - it could just become a dotted line while disabled ?

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## [Railway hosted Node-RED (3.0.2) instance updated and then 9 days later Deploy attempts return a 502/timeout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/railway-hosted-node-red-3-0-2-instance-updated-and-then-9-days-later-deploy-attempts-return-a-502-timeout/100520)

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**Author:** [@utmostGrandPoobah](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/utmostGrandPoobah)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [10 March 2026 18:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/railway-hosted-node-red-3-0-2-instance-updated-and-then-9-days-later-deploy-attempts-return-a-502-timeout/100520 "2026-03-10T18:23:03Z")

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Expected outcome: As a user of the Node-RED editor, when I click the Deploy button (to deploy modified flows, nodes, or entire tab) the editor submits the changes I have made to the Node-RED backend which then persists t…

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## [Uibuilder Azure Login](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-azure-login/100511)

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**Author:** [@ChrisWeb71](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ChrisWeb71)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 March 2026 17:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-azure-login/100511 "2026-03-10T17:31:00Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm desperately trying to implement a login with uibuilder and Microsoft Azure, so far without success. Has anyone managed to get this working? The login/logout doesn't work on the uibuilder pages. Here's…

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## [Automating a website with Node-RED (login, clicks, download)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automating-a-website-with-node-red-login-clicks-download/100519)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2026 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automating-a-website-with-node-red-login-clicks-download/100519 "2026-03-09T12:14:58Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a question about Node-RED and hope someone can help me. I would like to automate the interaction with a website. Specifically, I want to perform the following steps: Open a website Enter a user…

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## [Pre-execution control patterns in Node-RED (before side effects occur)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pre-execution-control-patterns-in-node-red-before-side-effects-occur/100496)

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**Author:** [@hira](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hira)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 March 2026 11:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pre-execution-control-patterns-in-node-red-before-side-effects-occur/100496 "2026-03-06T11:02:17Z")

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Node-RED 3.x Node.js 18.x (standard core nodes only — inject, http request, switch, function) This is an architectural question rather than a bug report. In many flows, constraint checks (thresholds, retries, allowli…

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