# General

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## [Is it possible to server the editor's static files from a CDN?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-server-the-editors-static-files-from-a-cdn/88559)

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**Author:** [@auspex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/auspex)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2024 09:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-server-the-editors-static-files-from-a-cdn/88559 "2024-06-10T09:14:13Z")

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Is it possible to include the static editor assets via a CDN?

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## [HTTP Request Node returns "error parsing points" with data from "mqtt in" node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-returns-error-parsing-points-with-data-from-mqtt-in-node/88567)

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**Author:** [@alanmyc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alanmyc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2024 07:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-returns-error-parsing-points-with-data-from-mqtt-in-node/88567 "2024-06-10T07:54:12Z")

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Hi all, New to Node-RED here, I would like to ask for advice with the following situation Context: I have a sensor that is throwing data to a mqtt broker, then is sent to Grafana cloud for real time monitoring, and I …

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## [EEBus - know how?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/eebus-know-how/17582)

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**Author:** [@christesting](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/christesting)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2024 16:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/eebus-know-how/17582 "2024-06-09T16:30:13Z")

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Does anybody have some experience with the EEBus? I learned that e.g. my Vaillant VR920 connected to my LAN might be used as Interface to the EEbus. The VR920 is connected to the Vaillant VRC 700 with the EBus.

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## [CSV to graph issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-to-graph-issues/88574)

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**Author:** [@Tomtom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tomtom)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2024 14:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-to-graph-issues/88574 "2024-06-09T14:44:32Z")

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Hi everyone; I'm struggling to convert my CSV into a graph. My CSV contains: 01-06-2024;evt r�elle;9;18�785;0;18�432 02-06-2024;evt r�elle;9;18�785;0;18�432 After passing to a CSV output I am getting an array: \[{"D…

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## [Write node on Synology NAS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-node-on-synology-nas/88430)

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**Author:** [@Tomtom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tomtom)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2024 10:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-node-on-synology-nas/88430 "2024-06-09T10:17:52Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm having my nodered instance running on a docker in my synology NAS. All my nodered files are stored within this folder \\docker\\nodered With the write node, I am creating a file within this folder \\dock…

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## [Meross contribution](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/meross-contribution/88552)

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**Author:** [@Y2K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Y2K)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2024 06:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/meross-contribution/88552 "2024-06-09T06:47:08Z")

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Me : Electrician using iHost by SonOff Question : how do I read these pages ? node-red-contrib-meross (node) - Node-RED (nodered.org) node-red-contrib-meross 2.3.1 This provides nodes for controlling Meross devices. …

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## [Extract Bit Message out of Modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-bit-message-out-of-modbus/88571)

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**Author:** [@Paddo5819](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paddo5819)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2024 05:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-bit-message-out-of-modbus/88571 "2024-06-09T05:59:53Z")

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Hello everybode, im using Node-Red for my knx system an i am really happy with it! One question: I have some Modbus devices and want to extract out of one stream the following: The adress "0x010D" contains of 15 bits…

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## [Function Node on start not sending message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-on-start-not-sending-message/88569)

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**Author:** [@DustyButler](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DustyButler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2024 05:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-on-start-not-sending-message/88569 "2024-06-09T05:41:53Z")

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In V2.2.2, the Function Node will send a message with code in the On Start tab, but V3.1.9 no longer outputs messages, and returns error messages. node.send() does not send anything and no errors. return msg; gives a "…

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## [Installation of node smartmeter fails on linux mint](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-of-node-smartmeter-fails-on-linux-mint/88560)

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**Author:** [@alexander77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alexander77)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2024 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-of-node-smartmeter-fails-on-linux-mint/88560 "2024-06-08T16:21:52Z")

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Hi, i tried to install the smartmeter node on a linux mint 21.3 system, failed with the following messages: 024-06-08T12:39:21.829Z Installieren : node-red-contrib-smartmeter 0.6.3 \`Preformatted text\`2024-06-08T12:39:…

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## [Alexa 'On Device Activity' not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-on-device-activity-not-working/80901)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 212\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2024 06:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alexa-on-device-activity-not-working/80901 "2024-06-08T06:59:32Z")

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Is anyone else having a problem with Alexa 'On Device Activity' not working today (30/Aug/2023)? I've swapped over to 'node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-applestrudel' to see if the version I was using was the problem. No d…

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## [Needing help with formatting j$ things](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/needing-help-with-formatting-j-things/88551)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2024 00:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/needing-help-with-formatting-j-things/88551 "2024-06-08T00:56:33Z")

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Sorry folks. I can't seem to get it. I have this: \[ { "id": "b5fa13f755ec33fe", "type": "change", "z": "235f16ee6e459f2c", "name": "", "rules": \[ { …

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## ['verifying your are human' Captcha error from node-red flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/verifying-your-are-human-captcha-error-from-node-red-flow/88541)

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**Author:** [@siri](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/siri)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2024 15:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/verifying-your-are-human-captcha-error-from-node-red-flow/88541 "2024-06-07T15:10:45Z")

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Hi, I am trying to automate a public website and generate PDF files with the data. I can generate files without a Captcha error when working from the Chrome browser. But when working with Node-red headless browser, It …

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## [How secure node red by tokens](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-secure-node-red-by-tokens/87365)

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**Author:** [@tahasamy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tahasamy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2024 13:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-secure-node-red-by-tokens/87365 "2024-06-07T13:18:54Z")

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I want to secure Node-RED using a token. I am embedding Node-RED within my website, and I want access to Node-RED to be restricted only through the website. An example of this is provided below: adminAuth: { to…

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## [How to filter looping](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-filter-looping/88545)

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**Author:** [@wiwan-wijoyo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wiwan-wijoyo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2024 10:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-filter-looping/88545 "2024-06-07T10:21:19Z")

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Hi, how to create to the status change only one time send message(connected or disconnected) At the moment looping after 10sc. image looping message \[ { "id": "8908298453a7101b", "type": "inject…

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## [Link-out link-in in subflows, after copy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-out-link-in-in-subflows-after-copy/88506)

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**Author:** [@zba](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zba)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2024 09:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-out-link-in-in-subflows-after-copy/88506 "2024-06-07T09:36:59Z")

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I have a template to connect my device inside, it uses link-out link-in nodes, when I cloned it using export/import I lost all link connections inside, same if I try to copy/paste linked nodes to other subflow, is it som…

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## [I have a basic question about the S7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-have-a-basic-question-about-the-s7/88529)

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**Author:** [@Xiang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Xiang)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2024 06:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-have-a-basic-question-about-the-s7/88529 "2024-06-07T06:43:34Z")

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I used the s7 in to connect the PLC and read the data in it.But I have a trouble. The address of one of the data is DB407,D78.1 in PLC.I don't know how to convert it to an address in s7 in so that I can read this data. …

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## [SQL lite datetime field or rather use SQL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sql-lite-datetime-field-or-rather-use-sql/88531)

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**Author:** [@Marius1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marius1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2024 00:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sql-lite-datetime-field-or-rather-use-sql/88531 "2024-06-07T00:48:21Z")

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Morning. I am trying to do a program with a database. One of the tables should be a datetime field Currently I am using sql lite as my database but it does not have a datetime field. I used couple of different fiels to …

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## [Noob question re: using a Node.js script in a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noob-question-re-using-a-node-js-script-in-a-function-node/88535)

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**Author:** [@grant1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grant1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2024 13:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/noob-question-re-using-a-node-js-script-in-a-function-node/88535 "2024-06-06T13:13:30Z")

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Hello. I would like to run this Node.js script in a function node (used in this article). import OpenAI from "openai"; const openai = new OpenAI({apiKey: '...'}); async function main() { const response = await open…

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## [LightHandler warning](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lighthandler-warning/88533)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2024 09:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lighthandler-warning/88533 "2024-06-06T09:27:33Z")

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Each time I restart NR, I have these warnings: (node:432) MaxListenersExceededWarning: Possible EventEmitter memory leak detected. 11 update listeners added to \[LightHandler\]. Use emitter.setMaxListeners() to increase l…

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## [UIBuilder, install default packages when creating a node-red projects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-install-default-packages-when-creating-a-node-red-projects/88496)

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**Author:** [@Elronde](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elronde)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2024 08:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-install-default-packages-when-creating-a-node-red-projects/88496 "2024-06-06T08:58:28Z")

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Hello, I'm currently upgrading UIBuilder on my project from version 3 to 6. There is a breaking change in version 5.0 that remove the files packageList.json and masterPackageList.json. It was pretty useful because whe…

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## [Testing for open port with Telnet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/testing-for-open-port-with-telnet/88526)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2024 01:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/testing-for-open-port-with-telnet/88526 "2024-06-06T01:28:55Z")

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I'm trying to figure out how I can test for open port using telnet. All I want to do is test to see if the port on my Telnet Server is Open or Closed (True or False) Can somebody help me get started?

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## [Add Single String to msg.payload so csv output prints as title of messages?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-single-string-to-msg-payload-so-csv-output-prints-as-title-of-messages/88355)

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**Author:** [@Boerwors](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Boerwors)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2024 13:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-single-string-to-msg-payload-so-csv-output-prints-as-title-of-messages/88355 "2024-06-05T13:31:10Z")

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Hi, i'm trying to figure out how to basically just automatically inject a string that kind of acts like a title to the messages below based on which dash button someone presses. so basically if they press the 2kV start …

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## [No response from server! HTTP request fault](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-response-from-server-http-request-fault/88517)

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**Author:** [@emiliogi77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emiliogi77)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2024 12:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-response-from-server-http-request-fault/88517 "2024-06-05T12:44:52Z")

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Hello all, I have a big problem. all my flow worked perfectly since monday. Now when i call a simple api with GET, i don't receive any response. the HTTP node still stay in "requesting" and after 2-3 minutes it give me …

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## [Http-response have to work with http-in?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-response-have-to-work-with-http-in/88494)

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**Author:** [@HenryTrang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HenryTrang)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2024 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-response-have-to-work-with-http-in/88494 "2024-06-05T12:17:47Z")

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Dear all does http-response have to work with http-in node? my flow invoke http-in, then http-in invoke mqtt-out. then i get data in mqtt-in which is another flow. at this time may i send the data back via http-response…

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## [Help to avoid fluctuation of state](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-to-avoid-fluctuation-of-state/88477)

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**Author:** [@andrea4381](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andrea4381)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2024 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-to-avoid-fluctuation-of-state/88477 "2024-06-05T09:30:30Z")

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Hi! I'm not sure if this is a largely discussed topic, I tried to look for it in the forum but I didn't find anything useful. In case, please forgive me! :slight\_smile: I have an actuator that I can command and read th…

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## [Creating a Bounding Box](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-a-bounding-box/88492)

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**Author:** [@user1234](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/user1234)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2024 07:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-a-bounding-box/88492 "2024-06-05T07:25:40Z")

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Hey Guys, I attempted at creating a bounding box inside an image with the rectangle shape, I managed to get the data as x,y,width and height. To solve this, I tried using the palette node-red-contrib-post-object-detecti…

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## [Node-red-contrib-fastxml needs update?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fastxml-needs-update/88505)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2024 22:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fastxml-needs-update/88505 "2024-06-04T22:38:56Z")

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Hi There, I just spent a good hour wondering why this didn't produce the same svg as inputted: Turns out that the options have changed to: const options = { ignoreAttributes: false, attributeNamePrefix : …

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## [Building a Flow for the BME680 what is the set message.payload for the correct sensor?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/building-a-flow-for-the-bme680-what-is-the-set-message-payload-for-the-correct-sensor/88297)

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**Author:** [@TimG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TimG)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2024 20:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/building-a-flow-for-the-bme680-what-is-the-set-message-payload-for-the-correct-sensor/88297 "2024-06-04T20:57:52Z")

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Building a Flow for the BME680 sensors to Influxdb, I was told to use BME680 then set message.payload and send to Influx DB. However what do I use in the message to send the correct sensor? payload.temperature\_C works …

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## [Node-Red Unable to load Community Catalogue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-unable-to-load-community-catalogue/88473)

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**Author:** [@Linhey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Linhey)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2024 13:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-unable-to-load-community-catalogue/88473 "2024-06-04T13:35:34Z")

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So today I have not been able to search or install new nodes from the Node-red pallete, Catalogue. In the Browser Console it reports ' Error loading catalog https://catalogue.nodered.org/catalogue.json I am using Goog…

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## [Node-red-node-dropbox uncaught exception](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-dropbox-uncaught-exception/88493)

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**Author:** [@Josov](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Josov)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2024 08:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-dropbox-uncaught-exception/88493 "2024-06-04T08:29:26Z")

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I use Node-RED in a Docker environment on a Raspberry Pi 5. The node-red-node-dropbox is causing an uncaught exception and rebooting the the Raspberry Pi 5. Several Pi's have access to the same Dropbox directory (reading…

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