# General **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=132 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 133 --- ## [Mqtt will not connect](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-will-not-connect/85409)
**Author:** [@perigalacticon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/perigalacticon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 23:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-will-not-connect/85409 "2024-02-12T23:09:21Z")
I am trying to use mqtt as a broker on my RPi4b running Bullseye. I have a ESP8266 running a very simple sketch and a very simple flow in NR. It was working earlier today, now the ESP mqtt will not connect. When I cli… --- ## [Node-red and node-red-nodes email nodes are not FIPS compliant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-node-red-nodes-email-nodes-are-not-fips-compliant/85462)
**Author:** [@Xylene](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Xylene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 19:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-and-node-red-nodes-email-nodes-are-not-fips-compliant/85462 "2024-02-12T19:15:59Z")
I am using node-red version 3.1.5 with node v18.18.2 on Rocky Linux 9.3. The system has the FIPS crytpo policy enabled. I am using the node-red-nodes email node as part of my dataflow. When I attempt to start node-red… --- ## [Can't install node-red-contrib-chart-image](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-chart-image/85460)
**Author:** [@baboski](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/baboski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 19:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-chart-image/85460 "2024-02-12T19:11:58Z")
As i wrote in the title, i have installed from the pallet lots of diffent thing but just this node is giving me problems. I have seen some solutions online however i'm using this particular application (ctrlx) where i ha… --- ## [Web scrape Amazon Vine program](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-scrape-amazon-vine-program/85446)
**Author:** [@dougle03](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dougle03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 15:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-scrape-amazon-vine-program/85446 "2024-02-12T15:32:16Z")
Hi all, My partner has recently been invited to take part in the Amazon Vine reviews program. This involves keeping an eye on a specific url for products that can be ordered. If there are no product the text "We do not … --- ## [Http request node returns a strane certificate error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-returns-a-strane-certificate-error/85442)
**Author:** [@Barbudor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Barbudor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 11:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-returns-a-strane-certificate-error/85442 "2024-02-12T11:56:35Z")
Hello We have a few Node-Red instances running from AWS cloud Most runs as a docker in a Fargate instance One is running on an Ubuntu EC2 VM so we can easily install a couple of things around it This VM is running No… --- ## [Read csv file dynamically](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-csv-file-dynamically/85441)
**Author:** [@PRABHAKAR82](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PRABHAKAR82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-csv-file-dynamically/85441 "2024-02-12T10:23:55Z")
I am able to read CSV file, but my problem is that after few times new CSV file is generated in the same folder with name VT3\_CUP\_xxxx\_0001.csv. So Everytime I have to read newly generated CSV.My question is How I r… --- ## [HTTP Request node forward on receive](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-forward-on-receive/85182)
**Author:** [@Slyke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Slyke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 07:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-forward-on-receive/85182 "2024-02-12T07:00:29Z")
Hello, I'm trying to get the HTTP Request node to send out multiple payloads when a HTTP request is sent. The payloads arrive as individual JSON objects every 100ms or so apart from a single request. They are small eno… --- ## [Gotify usage in NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gotify-usage-in-nr/85429)
**Author:** [@bkenobi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bkenobi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 06:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gotify-usage-in-nr/85429 "2024-02-12T06:45:55Z")
I'm looking into using Gotify with my NR flows to provide push notifications to my phone primarily. I have a number of sensors that are parsed through NR and want to push an alert if, for instance, the water leak sensor… --- ## [Curl command in nodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/curl-command-in-nodered/85393)
**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 02:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/curl-command-in-nodered/85393 "2024-02-12T02:47:59Z")
I am using a curl command in cmd prompt to get events from my NVR. The command is curl -v --digest "http://username:password@ip\_address/cgi-bin/eventManager xxx" When I execute the command using curl, I get a response … --- ## [It is not possible to update Palette Nodes (npm ERR! ENOTEMPTY: directory not empty)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-is-not-possible-to-update-palette-nodes-npm-err-enotempty-directory-not-empty/85427)
**Author:** [@annocun](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/annocun)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2024 22:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-is-not-possible-to-update-palette-nodes-npm-err-enotempty-directory-not-empty/85427 "2024-02-11T22:11:31Z")
When I try to update or install any new node - always is the problem like below. ----------------------------------------------------------- 2024-02-11T17:13:11.117Z Install : node-red-contrib-calc 1.0.6 2024-02-11T17:… --- ## [Function to process incoming msg from MQTT before passing to Influxdb batch out](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-to-process-incoming-msg-from-mqtt-before-passing-to-influxdb-batch-out/85418)
**Author:** [@ricm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ricm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2024 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-to-process-incoming-msg-from-mqtt-before-passing-to-influxdb-batch-out/85418 "2024-02-11T16:22:06Z")
The overall shape of the project follows the familiar route: ESP32 collects sensor data --\> passes readings to MQTT broker via a JSON document The Broker sits on a raspberry pi with all applications running in containe… --- ## [OPC-Compact-Server after restart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-compact-server-after-restart/85414)
**Author:** [@mbo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2024 11:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-compact-server-after-restart/85414 "2024-02-11T11:44:30Z")
Hello, I have implemented a mapping from MQTT to OPC UA (OPC compact server) in Node-Red. After restarting the host, it happens again and again that the OPC Compact Server is not accessible. After a deploy, everything… --- ## [Writing specific data from parsed json object into influxdb 1.8x](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/writing-specific-data-from-parsed-json-object-into-influxdb-1-8x/85412)
**Author:** [@hugo99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hugo99)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2024 11:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/writing-specific-data-from-parsed-json-object-into-influxdb-1-8x/85412 "2024-02-11T11:40:11Z")
Dears I am calling data from my fronius inverter via a http request node (solar api) and receive a parsed json object: I am interested into writing "P\_GRID" into the measurement "P\_GRID" into field "default" in thi… --- ## [Throwing errors - help please](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/throwing-errors-help-please/85388)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2024 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/throwing-errors-help-please/85388 "2024-02-11T10:58:03Z")
(Me again) I have worked out how to throw an error. The error message works and all is good....... but..... Subflows. (My favorite things it would seem) I have tested if the incoming message structure is correct an… --- ## [Node-red-contrib-tplink](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-tplink/85390)
**Author:** [@telescopio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/telescopio)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2024 01:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-tplink/85390 "2024-02-11T01:02:30Z")
Can some one help me to understand the meaning of : Under the hood, this uses \[TP-Link Smart Home API in the description of node-red-contrib-tplink This is a Node-RED node that allows you to control smart plugs, switch… --- ## [Anyone else having issues with Alexa Remote activity (again)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-else-having-issues-with-alexa-remote-activity-again/85402)
**Author:** [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2024 23:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-else-having-issues-with-alexa-remote-activity-again/85402 "2024-02-10T23:39:33Z")
Anyone else having issues with Alexa Remote activity ? I don't seem to be getting any activity back from the node today. --- ## [Unable to exec npx commands since Node-Red update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-exec-npx-commands-since-node-red-update/85398)
**Author:** [@RomainGx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RomainGx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2024 14:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-exec-npx-commands-since-node-red-update/85398 "2024-02-10T14:48:48Z")
Hello, I had an exec node that calls npm run tydom-client some other params I worked well until I upgraded Node-Red from version 3.0.x to version 3.1.x. But now it runs indefinitely. I saw nothing special when disp… --- ## [Using Dynamic URL websocket node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-dynamic-url-websocket-node/85384)
**Author:** [@DrHouseIT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DrHouseIT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 18:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-dynamic-url-websocket-node/85384 "2024-02-09T18:28:00Z")
I would like to use a websocket interface in node-red. For this I need a dynamic url, because I need a token for access. This changes every 24 hours. Are there approaches to use a dynamic url for the websocket node? … --- ## [What is the purpose of grafana dashboards instead of influxdb?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-grafana-dashboards-instead-of-influxdb/85391)
**Author:** [@holgi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/holgi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2024 10:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-grafana-dashboards-instead-of-influxdb/85391 "2024-02-10T10:59:00Z")
Dear all, I developded a flow displaying some numbers about my gas consumption. Values are stored in influxdb and I've build a nice dashboard in influxdb. I learned that for visualization purposes one should go for gra… --- ## [Worldmap no longer free?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-no-longer-free/85383)
**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2024 08:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-no-longer-free/85383 "2024-02-10T08:31:10Z")
I enjoyed worldmap for a long time, today I updated it, reworked my dashboard wich holds a map and the following popped up after I deployed it: As I like the worldmap node, I decided to buckle and sign up. Next thing… --- ## [Accurate countdown method?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accurate-countdown-method/85361)
**Author:** [@EaB11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EaB11)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2024 05:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accurate-countdown-method/85361 "2024-02-10T05:36:53Z")
hi.. does anyone know an existing node, or an effective way of making an accurate countdown timer ? i have some values in milliseconds (usually between 15000 and 40000) i need a way to start counting down from the paylo… --- ## [Messages IN/OUT template node - angular mustache syntax](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-in-out-template-node-angular-mustache-syntax/83144)
**Author:** [@lucibuz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lucibuz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2024 02:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-in-out-template-node-angular-mustache-syntax/83144 "2024-02-10T02:40:57Z")
Hello! I'm currently using dashboards generated by ui\_template node, displaying different data and getting messages from dashboard buttons. The syntax I use for displaying data as example: {{msg.time}} ... {{msg.da… --- ## [Passing message to next node using template syntax](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-message-to-next-node-using-template-syntax/85377)
**Author:** [@iot.regenesis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iot.regenesis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2024 02:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-message-to-next-node-using-template-syntax/85377 "2024-02-10T02:05:29Z")
hi all forum members, Not sure if the topic makes sense .. but I'll ask anyway :wink: This is the value I wanted to pass on to next node: .. could not get this working on the next node (EXEC node) I don't know if… --- ## [Personal Weather Station](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/personal-weather-station/85307)
**Author:** [@telescopio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/telescopio)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 22:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/personal-weather-station/85307 "2024-02-09T22:50:59Z")
Does anybody have work on any Personal Weather Ststion? Looking to display the data. --- ## [WINDOWS - ENOENT when trying to deploy the node (node-red-contrib-xsltransform)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windows-enoent-when-trying-to-deploy-the-node-node-red-contrib-xsltransform/85330)
**Author:** [@KidSquid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KidSquid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 22:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/windows-enoent-when-trying-to-deploy-the-node-node-red-contrib-xsltransform/85330 "2024-02-09T22:10:32Z")
When we try to deploy the any of the internal transformers or try tour own via inline we receive the following error. Error: Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, open 'C:\\Users\\robert.node-red\\node\_modules\\node-red… --- ## [Raspi - Node Red project stops working after a certain time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-node-red-project-stops-working-after-a-certain-time/85358)
**Author:** [@Weinsberg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Weinsberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspi-node-red-project-stops-working-after-a-certain-time/85358 "2024-02-09T22:05:28Z")
Hello everybody, I work on a project to save sensordata on a Raspberry. There for I get the data from an ESP32 via USB into the Raspberry and edit them with Node Red. Everything works fine for a certain time till, Nod… --- ## [Filter - pass only stable input for some time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-pass-only-stable-input-for-some-time/85386)
**Author:** [@jttjtt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jttjtt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 21:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-pass-only-stable-input-for-some-time/85386 "2024-02-09T21:38:19Z")
Hello, i was not able to define my problem to google, so I am asking here. I have a sensor which is sending values continuosly (2-5 values every second). Lets say its a temperature sensor and the temperature in the room… --- ## [HTTP request works on Postman but not on nodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-works-on-postman-but-not-on-nodered/85359)
**Author:** [@KarolisL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KarolisL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 20:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-works-on-postman-but-not-on-nodered/85359 "2024-02-09T20:39:52Z")
Hello, simple Http request flow: \[ { "id": "e37a75d751c4f850", "type": "http request", "z": "2be6ebd2e3410b48", "name": "", "method": "GET", "ret": "txt", "pa… --- ## [Dashboard 2.0 update/install failed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-update-install-failed/85379)
**Author:** [@iznogoud320](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iznogoud320)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 18:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-update-install-failed/85379 "2024-02-09T18:03:57Z")
Hi there, I have a Nodered install for tests in which I was testing dashboard 2.0. I tried to upgrade to version 1.1.0 using the "manage palette" menu, and pressed the "update" button. I had a success report and a warn… --- ## [Debug node when logged in as read only users](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-when-logged-in-as-read-only-users/84931)
**Author:** [@iot.regenesis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iot.regenesis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-when-logged-in-as-read-only-users/84931 "2024-02-09T16:21:48Z")
Hello everyone, I am working in a team, and I am the one who is developing the flows in node-red on remote PC. I do not want other team mates messing-up the flows/codes. I want them only to see the output of debug mes… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=131) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=133)