# General

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## [Question for node-red-contrib-sun-position](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-for-node-red-contrib-sun-position/100477)

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**Author:** [@gerribaldi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerribaldi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 March 2026 22:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-for-node-red-contrib-sun-position/100477 "2026-03-05T22:50:51Z")

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I use the node node-red-contrib-sun-position and for controlling of the blinds and some other stuff. For some time know i got this messagers under the node 100 - \_\_timeOp\_\_ \_\_timeLocal\_\_ \[2\] Name Funktion I guess that…

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## [All my subflows in the Palette have changed to the same colour after 4.1.6](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/all-my-subflows-in-the-palette-have-changed-to-the-same-colour-after-4-1-6/100503)

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**Author:** [@usherwdp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usherwdp)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [5 March 2026 19:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/all-my-subflows-in-the-palette-have-changed-to-the-same-colour-after-4-1-6/100503 "2026-03-05T19:53:15Z")

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I've just updated to 4.1.6. After Node Red restarted, my subflows have all changed to the same colour in the Palette (different colour on each instance). Each of my Node Red instances has the same issue once upgraded. W…

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## [@gemini86/node-red-contrib-chart-image issue with font](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gemini86-node-red-contrib-chart-image-issue-with-font/100494)

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**Author:** [@bdkautzman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bdkautzman)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [4 March 2026 22:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gemini86-node-red-contrib-chart-image-issue-with-font/100494 "2026-03-04T22:13:31Z")

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I'm using the module node-red-contrib-chart-image from @gemini86 . The charts are rendered correctly except for any text (scales, data labels, title, etc). Instead, rectangular symbols are show. This seems to indicate th…

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## [Request to remove deprecated Zenitel Node-RED nodes from Flow Library](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-to-remove-deprecated-zenitel-node-red-nodes-from-flow-library/100500)

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**Author:** [@ToniGregovZenitel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ToniGregovZenitel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 March 2026 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/request-to-remove-deprecated-zenitel-node-red-nodes-from-flow-library/100500 "2026-03-04T10:31:40Z")

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Hello, I would like to request the removal of the following nodes from the Node-RED Flow Library: node-red-contrib-zenitel-wamp-auth node-red-contrib-zenitel-opcua Both nodes were originally published by Erik Mortens…

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## [Node Red flow error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flow-error/100498)

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**Author:** [@gecko0123456](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gecko0123456)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2026 20:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flow-error/100498 "2026-03-03T20:19:03Z")

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Dear, I have been using attached script for more than two years without any issues, but since this week I have been getting a 'Axios error'. The script is used to control a Tapo P110 smart plug: when there is enough so…

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## [Struggling to retrieve the payload from a Home Assistant event](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/struggling-to-retrieve-the-payload-from-a-home-assistant-event/100489)

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**Author:** [@WJ4IoT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WJ4IoT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2026 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/struggling-to-retrieve-the-payload-from-a-home-assistant-event/100489 "2026-03-03T15:58:23Z")

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I am struggling to extract the payload from a Home Assistant event. The event comes from a HA integration Meshcore and is multi-purpose hence the additional event\_type and the payload can be found 1 level "lower". event…

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## [Telnet commands to FourKay 4K HDBT switcher](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telnet-commands-to-fourkay-4k-hdbt-switcher/100486)

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**Author:** [@BartKrap](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartKrap)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2026 13:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telnet-commands-to-fourkay-4k-hdbt-switcher/100486 "2026-03-03T13:20:11Z")

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Hello, I have a Fourkay (OREI) HDBT matrix which I would like to integrate with Home Assistant through Node-RED. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i756a9TwtpQ I'm able to send Telnet commands through Putty without i…

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## [Node-red and vs-code integration - SQL Update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-vs-code-integration-sql-update/100490)

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**Author:** [@daniel-payne](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daniel-payne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2026 12:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-vs-code-integration-sql-update/100490 "2026-03-03T12:50:01Z")

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I have just updated the VS Code integration to export/import SQL from postgres nodes. version 1.0.10 Updated to extract SQL from postgres nodes. original thread is here

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## [How to enable update notifications?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-enable-update-notifications/100488)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2026 11:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-enable-update-notifications/100488 "2026-03-03T11:09:55Z")

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My main Node-red server has v4.1.4. The telemetry section of settings.js looks like this telemetry: { /\*\* \* By default, telemetry is disabled until the user provides consent the first \* time t…

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## [Is there a way to revert the behaviour of closing the editor window?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-revert-the-behaviour-of-closing-the-editor-window/100485)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2026 09:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-revert-the-behaviour-of-closing-the-editor-window/100485 "2026-03-03T09:35:14Z")

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I apologise in advance, as I know @knolleary consulted with users carefully with his request for feedback, and others have posted about this, and there’s currently an open issue on Github. So please feel free to lock th…

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## [HTTP request fails depending on message origin?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-fails-depending-on-message-origin/100446)

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**Author:** [@dth](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dth)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 March 2026 07:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-fails-depending-on-message-origin/100446 "2026-03-03T07:44:58Z")

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I have a flow that sends events to ntfy.sh. I have a certain type of event that fails most of the time with "no response from server". Using wireshark I have confirmed that the TCP connection is established, but no requ…

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## [Nodes missing from a contrib](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-missing-from-a-contrib/100478)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2026 21:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-missing-from-a-contrib/100478 "2026-03-02T21:51:32Z")

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I have installed node-red-contrib-home-assistant-websocket, but I cannot find the "Call Service" node anywhere on the left hand palette. I see this: And also under another heading: Any idea how to resolve this o…

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## [Node red v 21.0.3. add in Home Assistent](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v-21-0-3-add-in-home-assistent/100473)

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**Author:** [@EddyCapture](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EddyCapture)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2026 14:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v-21-0-3-add-in-home-assistent/100473 "2026-03-02T14:29:13Z")

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After a longer period a looked into node red again. A picked two nodes and wanted couple them. This is from a output I wanted make a line to de debug node. I was not by able to made the connection. After scale up and dow…

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## [Zigbee2MQTT and TRV602z](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zigbee2mqtt-and-trv602z/100465)

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**Author:** [@SomersetSmartHome](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SomersetSmartHome)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2026 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zigbee2mqtt-and-trv602z/100465 "2026-03-01T10:07:47Z")

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I haven't used Zigbee before but I need local control of TRV's - my broadband has been poor over the last few months and relying on the Tuya cloud anymore isn't an option for me. I've installed and run zigbee2mqtt on my…

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## [Help with context data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-context-data/100468)

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**Author:** [@montyfert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/montyfert)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 February 2026 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-context-data/100468 "2026-02-28T19:13:00Z")

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hi I'm trying to figure out context store , I've read the docs and watched to video but don't understand any of it . :scream: I've managed to change the js file thingy to contextStorage: { default: { module:"localfi…

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## [Mysql node : inconsistent data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-node-inconsistent-data/100467)

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**Author:** [@Th3mis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Th3mis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 February 2026 23:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-node-inconsistent-data/100467 "2026-02-27T23:40:23Z")

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Hi, I'm Th3mis, I'm French and is my first topic. I use node-red-node-mysql 3.0.0 in my nodered instance v4.1.0 to exchanged data with my cluster Gallera 4. I need to perform a select query on a table to extract the p…

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## [Hide/show db2 subflow instances on different pages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-show-db2-subflow-instances-on-different-pages/100461)

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**Author:** [@psmtvdw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/psmtvdw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 February 2026 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-show-db2-subflow-instances-on-different-pages/100461 "2026-02-26T15:58:39Z")

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Hi, Suppose i want to create a dashboard footer and re-use it on each page. A logic solution to me would be to put all of my footer elements in a subflow and use an instance for each page. On top of that, on a certain…

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## [Template strings in subflow args](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-strings-in-subflow-args/100445)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2026 17:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-strings-in-subflow-args/100445 "2026-02-24T17:02:57Z")

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Learned the hard way I need to environmentalize url in node red today. I have a lot of http subflows which take URL string arg. Is it possible to mix in env vars here? For example ${MY\_URL}/api/auth/login. This is a piec…

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## [How to install and run Node-red on windows XP?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-and-run-node-red-on-windows-xp/100413)

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**Author:** [@saraltech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/saraltech)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2026 13:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-and-run-node-red-on-windows-xp/100413 "2026-02-24T13:05:02Z")

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I have a very old windows XP PC installed on an machine. We dont want to replace the machine and it does not support windows upgrade. to move data out from this PC, we need to install Node -red on this. Please help how c…

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## [How to get unformatted time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-unformatted-time/100441)

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**Author:** [@scf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/scf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2026 11:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-unformatted-time/100441 "2026-02-24T11:06:31Z")

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How do I get unformatted time (milliseconds since the Epoch) from Date() or some other function call? I need to do this in a function, injecting a timestamp won't work for this. Thanks!

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## [Using VSCodium and a Local Repository and/or Codeberg. I want to create an integrated Workflow for UIBUILDER... (on Linux)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-vscodium-and-a-local-repository-and-or-codeberg-i-want-to-create-an-integrated-workflow-for-uibuilder-on-linux/100407)

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**Author:** [@mudwalker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mudwalker)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2026 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-vscodium-and-a-local-repository-and-or-codeberg-i-want-to-create-an-integrated-workflow-for-uibuilder-on-linux/100407 "2026-02-24T10:23:37Z")

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After reading @vonbaron thread and being reminded by @TotallyInformation that VSCode is a good thing, I have looked at VSCodium (VSCode without Microsoft Telemetry) and installing the extensions ESLint, HTMLHint, StyleIn…

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## [Function node \`timeout\` option doesn't work?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-timeout-option-doesnt-work/100434)

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**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 February 2026 19:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-timeout-option-doesnt-work/100434 "2026-02-23T19:54:04Z")

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Could anyone try out a flow on Node-RED a v3.1.x and / or V4.x version? Please let me know your setup (OS (Win/Mac/Linux/Docker), Node-RED version, NodeJS version - they may be relevant) TL;DR; I am working on some co…

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## [No access to msg.payload Object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-access-to-msg-payload-object/100440)

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**Author:** [@rolzan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rolzan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 February 2026 18:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-access-to-msg-payload-object/100440 "2026-02-23T18:01:48Z")

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I'm wondering why I don't have access to the msg object. As you can see in the attachment, the object exists and is populated. For example, when I try to output “msg.payload.outHumidity” in a function, I get “undefined.…

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## [Web interface found only on 2nd try](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-interface-found-only-on-2nd-try/100427)

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**Author:** [@luminatedhorizons](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luminatedhorizons)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [21 February 2026 18:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-interface-found-only-on-2nd-try/100427 "2026-02-21T18:03:07Z")

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Hi, when opening the NodeRED web interface via http://hostname:1880, I often get "this server cannot be reached" on first try, while refreshing/2nd try gets it loading smoothly. NodeRED: 4.1.4 on Raspberry/Debian 13 N…

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## [Node-red-contrib-rainbird](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rainbird/100364)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [21 February 2026 01:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rainbird/100364 "2026-02-21T01:33:19Z")

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Hello Just wondering if anyone uses Node-red-contrib-rainbird. It was working great but ever since Rainbird did a firmware update last week it has stopped working. Anyone else have the same issue or know how to fix it? …

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## [Windows 11 latest Node JS and NPM will not install node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windows-11-latest-node-js-and-npm-will-not-install-node-red/100415)

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**Author:** [@marksmanaz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marksmanaz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 February 2026 18:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windows-11-latest-node-js-and-npm-will-not-install-node-red/100415 "2026-02-20T18:13:50Z")

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npm install -g --unsafe-perm node-red \`\`npm warn "node-red" is being parsed as a normal command line argument. npm warn Unknown cli config "--unsafe-perm". This will stop working in the next major version of npm. npm war…

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## [VSCode with Node-Red - Deploy Modified Nodes ONLY](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vscode-with-node-red-deploy-modified-nodes-only/100420)

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**Author:** [@Kockainside](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kockainside)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 February 2026 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vscode-with-node-red-deploy-modified-nodes-only/100420 "2026-02-20T10:56:29Z")

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Hello! Can someone share how to properly setup a VSCode to work with function nodes? I tried: "steveorevo/node-red-flow2src" and "functions-templates-manager". My issue is that both of them do a full deploy on the ser…

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## [\[warn\] Skipping field 'value': unsupported type object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warn-skipping-field-value-unsupported-type-object/100403)

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**Author:** [@svefro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svefro)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [20 February 2026 09:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warn-skipping-field-value-unsupported-type-object/100403 "2026-02-20T09:03:15Z")

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i'm getting this warning in the console and the online debug window sometimes. 18 Feb 08:33:41 - \[warn\] Skipping field 'value': unsupported type object My project is HUGE (flows.json is 3.8Mb). So it is hard to track…

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## [Advice for Modbus?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/advice-for-modbus/100381)

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**Author:** [@Janvi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Janvi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 February 2026 11:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/advice-for-modbus/100381 "2026-02-19T11:46:48Z")

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Up on now, my script is using the node-red-contrib-modbus and node-red-contrib-buffer-parser to access several Modbus-TCP solar devices with and without SunSpec. The script runs fine and stable for month with my dashb…

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## [Problem in node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-in-node-red/100404)

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**Author:** [@sulaiman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sulaiman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 February 2026 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-in-node-red/100404 "2026-02-18T12:10:51Z")

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hello i have problem in my node red code the node red is close automatically how i can fixed it

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