# General

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## [How can we log some data with node name at the start of each node and at the end of each node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-we-log-some-data-with-node-name-at-the-start-of-each-node-and-at-the-end-of-each-node/84879)

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**Author:** [@Geheim](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Geheim)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 23:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-we-log-some-data-with-node-name-at-the-start-of-each-node-and-at-the-end-of-each-node/84879 "2024-01-24T23:14:00Z")

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I am developing a flow where I need to log the start and end event of each node with some custom information attached in the logs. For example, Starting Log: Node named A type json has started its execution for data $ms…

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## [Node-red not responsive hangs on "Starting flows"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-not-responsive-hangs-on-starting-flows/84699)

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**Author:** [@lizzardguki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lizzardguki)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 23:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-not-responsive-hangs-on-starting-flows/84699 "2024-01-24T23:04:04Z")

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So , was developing a "compiler" for a fleet of node-red devices, but got in a problem. Whenever i install all of the dependencies from a list, and then restart node-red it hangs on : Jan 18 18:59:55 G100-sn775 Node-RE…

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## [Set a value in a calender](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889)

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**Author:** [@emir122](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emir122)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 20:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889 "2024-01-24T20:25:51Z")

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Hi guys, I'm very new to node-red and I am very unexperienced in all kinds of programming but I try my best. I'm currently building a heater for new screed. I have to set a certain temperature on day 1 (specific date)…

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## [NR image tools conversion problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-image-tools-conversion-problem/84881)

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**Author:** [@JeromeVISUALS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JeromeVISUALS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 19:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-image-tools-conversion-problem/84881 "2024-01-24T19:01:27Z")

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Hi, there, I have a problem with image tools, which I use quite often without any problem. My workflow is to get a base64 encoded image from a http GET request, and send back that base64 to another device using TCP conn…

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## [Switching Eth CIP for CIP-ST Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switching-eth-cip-for-cip-st-node/84877)

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**Author:** [@Kimber](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kimber)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switching-eth-cip-for-cip-st-node/84877 "2024-01-24T15:35:55Z")

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Good Morning. I'm trying to get the newer Ethernet-CIP-String node to read STRING tags from my Compact Logix. I found another thread on this that suggested a resolve. stop node-red CD into the .node-red user dir run n…

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## [Issue with Module Dependencies in Node-RED within a Monorepo (Turborepo)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-module-dependencies-in-node-red-within-a-monorepo-turborepo/84878)

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**Author:** [@wstam88](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wstam88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-module-dependencies-in-node-red-within-a-monorepo-turborepo/84878 "2024-01-24T13:22:43Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm currently working with Node-RED inside a monorepo setup using Turborepo, and while the basic setup functions smoothly, I'm encountering an issue with module dependencies. Every time I add a new module …

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## [Customise status code returned while deploying](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customise-status-code-returned-while-deploying/84828)

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**Author:** [@dzm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dzm)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 10:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customise-status-code-returned-while-deploying/84828 "2024-01-24T10:05:48Z")

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Hello Is there any way to customise http status code that Node-RED endpoints return to clients that happen to connect to a Node-RED instance while it is deploying? I have some "http\_in" nodes and as far as I can see th…

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## [Mysql insert error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-insert-error/84841)

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**Author:** [@jsprenkle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jsprenkle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 20:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-insert-error/84841 "2024-01-23T20:07:41Z")

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Good afternoon, Having an issue using the mysql-r2 node. I'm doing a single insert statement into a table but keep getting parse errors. The only thing unusual about my sql is I used a reserved word for a column name. …

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## [Why my flow gets deleted on its on?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-my-flow-gets-deleted-on-its-on/84840)

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**Author:** [@AhmedElbahat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AhmedElbahat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 18:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-my-flow-gets-deleted-on-its-on/84840 "2024-01-23T18:39:52Z")

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I am implementing a flow that takes data from my code and store it in a CSV file, but there is a strange thing that is happening . When I opened it again after a couple of days it was deleted on its own. If someone woul…

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## [Convert python output from string to array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-python-output-from-string-to-array/84837)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-python-output-from-string-to-array/84837 "2024-01-23T17:05:32Z")

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I have a python exec which outputs a list (2D array) but in Node Red it becomes a string: How can I get the array in NR?

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## [Sending Flows via Admin API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-flows-via-admin-api/84783)

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**Author:** [@Timo7](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Timo7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 06:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-flows-via-admin-api/84783 "2024-01-22T06:30:03Z")

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I am trying to create an installation script which creates my Node red dashboard. I am using the Dashboard 2 library from Flow Fuse https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/. My approach is to do it via the admin api with the fol…

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## [Delete a msg property in node red function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delete-a-msg-property-in-node-red-function/84830)

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**Author:** [@Kleisi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kleisi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 13:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delete-a-msg-property-in-node-red-function/84830 "2024-01-23T13:04:42Z")

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Hello, I have a question is it possible to delete a msg property in a node red function somehow like that delete(msg.temperature)

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## [how to create a global variable in python function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-global-variable-in-python-function/84822)

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**Author:** [@Kleisi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kleisi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 12:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-global-variable-in-python-function/84822 "2024-01-23T12:27:58Z")

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Hello Can someone tell me how to create a global variable in a Python function node-red-contrib-python-function Node Red V3.1.3

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## [Offline by default + Sync server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-by-default-sync-server/84814)

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**Author:** [@MagicJF](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MagicJF)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 11:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-by-default-sync-server/84814 "2024-01-23T11:27:43Z")

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Hello, I am just getting started with Uibuilder, here is a question though. As far as I know, Uibuider acts as a server establishing websocket connections to concurrent clients, serving them resources by responding to …

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## [Securing a Public Node-RED UI Behind Nginx Reverse Proxy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/securing-a-public-node-red-ui-behind-nginx-reverse-proxy/84817)

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**Author:** [@FeliceM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FeliceM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 10:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/securing-a-public-node-red-ui-behind-nginx-reverse-proxy/84817 "2024-01-23T10:55:15Z")

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Hello everyone, I've set up a Node-RED UI that is publicly accessible via an Nginx reverse proxy. In this setup, my Node-RED instance is password-protected, and the UI I've published is designed for display purposes onl…

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## [Session, dashboard concurrent use](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/session-dashboard-concurrent-use/83265)

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**Author:** [@nygma2004](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nygma2004)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 08:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/session-dashboard-concurrent-use/83265 "2024-01-23T08:51:31Z")

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I know there has been a few posts on multi users in dashboard, but my problem is not exactly the same (I hope). Let's say I have a bunch of sensors, all send the same data structure. I want to create a dashboard tab, wh…

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## [How to install Node-Red Ubuntu 22.04](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-node-red-ubuntu-22-04/84757)

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**Author:** [@edwin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edwin)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 05:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-node-red-ubuntu-22-04/84757 "2024-01-23T05:31:53Z")

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How can I install Node-Red I've made several attempts, but it doesn't work. Not via Github, and not via the Node-Red site. Anyone have an idea Greetings from Holland

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## [Cannot display values in UI Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-display-values-in-ui-template/84816)

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**Author:** [@FeliceM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FeliceM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2024 04:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-display-values-in-ui-template/84816 "2024-01-23T04:51:58Z")

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This function is retrieving some value from context: let data = { totalZeroHoursYear: flow.get("totalZeroHoursYear") || "N/A", totalZeroHoursMonth: flow.get("totalZeroHoursMonth") || "N/A", totalZeroHoursWee…

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## [Node Red as a "Service" on Windows 10 Lenovo PC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-as-a-service-on-windows-10-lenovo-pc/84807)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 22:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-as-a-service-on-windows-10-lenovo-pc/84807 "2024-01-22T22:40:00Z")

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As of now I manually start "PowerShell" and then Node-Red. I'm wanting to run both as a Windows Service can this be done? Is there a better way?

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## [Any way to reference font-awesome locally](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-reference-font-awesome-locally/84437)

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**Author:** [@RobC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 22:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-reference-font-awesome-locally/84437 "2024-01-22T22:38:03Z")

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Hi all, I have a new Dev machine, running V1.2.6 (I know it's old but prod is the same). For some reason the dev machine doesn't have access to font-awesome (even though prod does). This seems to provide a funky node-r…

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## [Install failed - Node-red-contrib-modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-failed-node-red-contrib-modbus/84743)

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**Author:** [@jdloechelt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jdloechelt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 15:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-failed-node-red-contrib-modbus/84743 "2024-01-22T15:37:29Z")

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Here is the log. Failed several times. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

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## [String to json object conversion doesnt work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/string-to-json-object-conversion-doesnt-work/84795)

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**Author:** [@colin0031](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/colin0031)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 14:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/string-to-json-object-conversion-doesnt-work/84795 "2024-01-22T14:30:08Z")

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I am listening to a device with TCP request node and I get the information in string as shown in the attachment(1). how to convert it to json object? And I get an error converting to json object using json node as shown…

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## [Use a button on dashboard to control inject node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-a-button-on-dashboard-to-control-inject-node/84799)

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**Author:** [@flipside](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/flipside)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 13:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-a-button-on-dashboard-to-control-inject-node/84799 "2024-01-22T13:18:48Z")

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Hello! I currently have a flow that has a function, which is running a query in a mysql database. I want that query to run every 10 seconds. Everything works fine with an inject node with a respective time interval. M…

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## [Identifying a mobile device](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/identifying-a-mobile-device/84537)

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**Author:** [@TadyTheFish](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TadyTheFish)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 11:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/identifying-a-mobile-device/84537 "2024-01-22T11:51:40Z")

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Hello everyone I'm running my NodeRed for my alot of stuff in my house. One of those things is a door lock. Now getting trough this door is simpler if you just kick it down so security does not need to be uptight. I set…

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## [Signalk-send-n2k](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/signalk-send-n2k/84789)

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**Author:** [@higster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/higster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/signalk-send-n2k/84789 "2024-01-22T10:56:07Z")

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Hey Gang, I am looking for some help with using Node Red to send data to SignalK and then onwards to NMEA2K. I am running OpenPlotter on a PI 4B - this in turn is running SignalK and Node Red (signalk-node-red 3.0.3) I…

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## [Trouble with serialport. Error code 31](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-serialport-error-code-31/84784)

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**Author:** [@nightmareside15](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nightmareside15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 07:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-serialport-error-code-31/84784 "2024-01-22T07:49:21Z")

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Hello. I'm having trouble to use serialport in node red to connect with my GPT-9803. The connect I was using is rs232C ( using usb to rs232C with CH340 CHIP). I'm successfully connect it via tera-term and getting feedbac…

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## [Extending the container with CA Certs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extending-the-container-with-ca-certs/84690)

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**Author:** [@elegant\_dijkstra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/elegant_dijkstra)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 07:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extending-the-container-with-ca-certs/84690 "2024-01-22T07:38:44Z")

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Hello fellow Node-Red enthusiasts, I need to add a custom CA Certificate to node-RED running in the official container. Ideally, I would like to keep it outside of the container in the directory I will bind mount to /d…

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## [Efficient use of MQTT node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/efficient-use-of-mqtt-node/84083)

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**Author:** [@GammaKappa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GammaKappa)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2024 07:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/efficient-use-of-mqtt-node/84083 "2024-01-22T07:01:38Z")

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I use several MQTT signals in my flow. What is good practice : Use a single multiple MQTT-IN node and filter out the required MQTT messages afterward Use multiple MQTT-IN nodes I am inclined to think that using a sin…

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## [Javascript node giving weird output now and then](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-node-giving-weird-output-now-and-then/84779)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 21:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-node-giving-weird-output-now-and-then/84779 "2024-01-21T21:02:32Z")

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Folks, I'm confused. It is a complicated flow so I won't post it. This is a python script I am running to scan for visible WAPs. #wifiscan.py import subprocess import json import re child = subprocess.Popen('sudo iw…

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## [Single Email Alert](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-email-alert/84778)

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**Author:** [@jamsheersoorpil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jamsheersoorpil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-email-alert/84778 "2024-01-21T18:45:00Z")

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there is anyway to Email alert only one Email, Eq:- while temperature is high, receiving too much email, any option to control only one email till normal ?

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