# General

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## [ERR! ENOTEMPTY: directory not empty, rename, Can you comment the error here?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/err-enotempty-directory-not-empty-rename-can-you-comment-the-error-here/84239)

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**Author:** [@sercancetin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sercancetin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2024 09:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/err-enotempty-directory-not-empty-rename-can-you-comment-the-error-here/84239 "2024-01-03T09:15:52Z")

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Can you comment the error here? What do you think is due to this? thank you for your attention 2024-01-03T07:33:14.144Z Remove : interra-io-background-services 2024-01-03T07:33:14.478Z npm remove --no-audit --no-update…

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## [Sending image (binary data) via pushover](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-image-binary-data-via-pushover/84200)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2024 07:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-image-binary-data-via-pushover/84200 "2024-01-03T07:43:53Z")

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Hello Just wondering if anyone has managed to send an image (binary format) via pushover ? I have pushover working successfully with nodered using node-red-node-pushover. Just can't work out how to send an image.

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## [Problem topic switch + node function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-topic-switch-node-function/84171)

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**Author:** [@claza61](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/claza61)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2024 07:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-topic-switch-node-function/84171 "2024-01-03T07:35:47Z")

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hi, I have to calculate the perceived temperature in a home, up to now I have used temperature and humidity (from Knx) to calculate it and the node function has always worked correctly. I would also like to insert the ex…

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## [I can't get GitHub to work from the UI, only the terminal](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-get-github-to-work-from-the-ui-only-the-terminal/84226)

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**Author:** [@ajaxharg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaxharg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 22:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-get-github-to-work-from-the-ui-only-the-terminal/84226 "2024-01-02T22:16:06Z")

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In the projects-settings,I have a remote GitHub account set up via an https: link. If I click on push from the UI I get no error but nothing happens. However if I do a git push from the terminal then it asks me for my …

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## [Variable between "On Start" and "On Message"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-between-on-start-and-on-message/84216)

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**Author:** [@Barbudor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Barbudor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-between-on-start-and-on-message/84216 "2024-01-02T20:52:15Z")

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Hello I have noticed a behavior difference between the Function Node between v2.x and v3.x With v2.x, I used to have some const arrays setup in "On Start" and using them in "On Message" Something like: On Start: mis…

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## [Node red crashes caused of illegal operation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-caused-of-illegal-operation/84218)

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**Author:** [@WernerM96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WernerM96)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 19:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-caused-of-illegal-operation/84218 "2024-01-02T19:45:08Z")

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Hey, i get these message. 2 Jan 19:35:11 - \[red\] Uncaught Exception: 2 Jan 19:35:11 - \[error\] Error: EISDIR: illegal operation on a directory, open '/home/pi/.node-red/node\_modules/node-persist/persist/persist' node…

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## [Limitation in filter on FS LIST and FS-OPS-DIR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limitation-in-filter-on-fs-list-and-fs-ops-dir/84210)

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**Author:** [@jhamel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jhamel)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 18:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limitation-in-filter-on-fs-list-and-fs-ops-dir/84210 "2024-01-02T18:01:48Z")

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I have the same problem in both named nodes and wondering if anyone as a solution or documentation that explains the problem. I have files which have parenthesis in their filename but those are never found when I search…

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## [Node-red-node-email stuck on fetching, if connection is lost](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-email-stuck-on-fetching-if-connection-is-lost/84206)

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**Author:** [@vermagaurav8](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vermagaurav8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-node-email-stuck-on-fetching-if-connection-is-lost/84206 "2024-01-02T15:45:02Z")

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Hello, I'm currently utilizing node-red-node-email version 1.13.0. Our objective is to retrieve emails from Gmail servers using the IMAP protocol. However, we've encountered an issue where the node-email gets stuck in f…

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## [Sending datas from NEXTION screen to nodered?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-datas-from-nextion-screen-to-nodered/84211)

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**Author:** [@f5swb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/f5swb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 15:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-datas-from-nextion-screen-to-nodered/84211 "2024-01-02T15:26:06Z")

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Hello to all, I'm working on a new dev with the couple NEXTION - Node red. I'm able to send datas to the Nextion but I can't succeed to receive datas from the Nextion. Is there a sequence from the nextion command to a…

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## [Flow Properties tab missing (3.13) Can't rename a flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-properties-tab-missing-3-13-cant-rename-a-flow/84186)

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**Author:** [@goldriver2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/goldriver2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 14:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-properties-tab-missing-3-13-cant-rename-a-flow/84186 "2024-01-02T14:01:21Z")

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Just upgraded my Node-red system on windows from 2.6 to 3.13, Since this upgrade, I can't rename any flow (new or old), when double clicking on the flow, it opens a window but the property tab is not showing. Anyone hve…

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## [Node-red-contrib-smb2 Getting stuck](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-smb2-getting-stuck/83344)

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**Author:** [@akd02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akd02)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 13:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-smb2-getting-stuck/83344 "2024-01-02T13:07:53Z")

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hello all, does anyone experiencing the same problem i have with the node-red-contrib-smb2 node? The node works well, after 10 to 15mins, doesn't work at all untill you do a Full Deploy then it works alright again.... …

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## [Cron plus emit schedule on reboot](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-emit-schedule-on-reboot/84194)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-emit-schedule-on-reboot/84194 "2024-01-02T12:10:59Z")

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trying to setup cron plus to do a simple it is sunrise, it is sunset. I can get the schedule in and get the outputs but I'm trying to fool proof in case of a power outage on the Pi. I can setup the context to store wheth…

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## [Downloading image from webpage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloading-image-from-webpage/84198)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 09:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloading-image-from-webpage/84198 "2024-01-02T09:16:59Z")

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Hello I have some cameras setup which have a snapshot URL. The URL basically takes a snapshot of the camera image once executed. The address for the snapshot is: http://mycamip/cgi-bin/snapsoht.cgi?channel=1 I have tr…

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## [Delay and Trigger died](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-and-trigger-died/83881)

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**Author:** [@Dakhaasje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dakhaasje)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 00:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-and-trigger-died/83881 "2024-01-02T00:28:28Z")

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Hi, I'm using Node-Red for a few years now, for iot and home management in combination with Domoticz (power management) and Home Assistant ( many easily configured different modules). I use Tasmota (48 active devices),…

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## [Exec node problem. Paramaters msg.payload;](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-problem-paramaters-msg-payload/84191)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 00:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-problem-paramaters-msg-payload/84191 "2024-01-02T00:18:58Z")

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Sorry folks, Mr stupid is at it again. Given if I make the line complete in this exec node, the sound is played, but if I send it the file name as a payload nothing happens. \[{"id":"f6964989d2228832","type":"exec","z":…

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## [Temp cycle counts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temp-cycle-counts/84079)

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**Author:** [@Clawsp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Clawsp)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 21:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temp-cycle-counts/84079 "2024-01-01T21:32:06Z")

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Hi all, I have tempreture being monitored using brainboxes units being sent to node red. I would like to count how many time these temps went over 100 degrees. This is a heated press and I'd like to use the temps to cou…

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## [Raspberry pi on Bookworm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-on-bookworm/84023)

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**Author:** [@dcaccount](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dcaccount)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 20:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-on-bookworm/84023 "2024-01-01T20:33:50Z")

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Hello, my Raspberry is running Raspbian Bookworm. I was about to install Node-RED but I have found: If you are using Raspberry Pi OS, Bullseye is the currently supported version. When is the Bookworm compatibility e…

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## [Docker image using node16](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-image-using-node16/84176)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 14:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-image-using-node16/84176 "2024-01-01T14:57:05Z")

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While investigating an issue with Blockly - it only seems to happen if its running in Docker. So I installed Docker image on my Pi5 and noticed that it uses node.js 16 Welcome to Node-RED =================== 1 Jan 1…

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## [Device support for node-red-contrib-tplink-tapo-connect-api](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/device-support-for-node-red-contrib-tplink-tapo-connect-api/84179)

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**Author:** [@growbag](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/growbag)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 14:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/device-support-for-node-red-contrib-tplink-tapo-connect-api/84179 "2024-01-01T14:12:29Z")

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I'm hoping to control some Tapo P110 plugs. On the "node-red-contrib-tplink-tapo-connect-api" main page it says "Currently limited to the P100 & P105 & P110 smart plugs and L510E smart bulbs" but then lower down on the …

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## [Help with javascript function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-javascript-function-node/84164)

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**Author:** [@Gibbz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gibbz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 12:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-javascript-function-node/84164 "2024-01-01T12:07:55Z")

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Im trying to use a forumla to calc sunset. However when I save it, it has an error on line 9. var diff = (now - start) + ((start.getTimezoneOffset() - now.getTimezoneOffset()) \* 60 \* 1000); Its complaing that now and s…

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## [I have problem on installing the node ina219 on raspberry](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-have-problem-on-installing-the-node-ina219-on-raspberry/84162)

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**Author:** [@issambfs1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/issambfs1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-have-problem-on-installing-the-node-ina219-on-raspberry/84162 "2024-01-01T11:01:56Z")

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2024-01-01T00:02:58.822Z Install : node-red-contrib-easybotics-ina219-sensor 0.7.6 2024-01-01T00:02:59.626Z npm install --no-audit --no-update-notifier --no-fund --save --save-prefix=~ --production --engine-strict node-…

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## [Is it possible? Anyone did do it ? Access to Node RED on Ubuntu Server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-anyone-did-do-it-access-to-node-red-on-ubuntu-server/84148)

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**Author:** [@tunc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tunc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 07:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-anyone-did-do-it-access-to-node-red-on-ubuntu-server/84148 "2024-01-01T07:48:50Z")

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Hi Everyone, I hope everything is its way for you. I wish best new year before next one. my situation : Once upon a time I had a simple experience. I have a raspberry pi3 . I install and configure ubuntu server, apach…

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## [How to secure node-red with https access](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-secure-node-red-with-https-access/84168)

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**Author:** [@f5swb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/f5swb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2024 07:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-secure-node-red-with-https-access/84168 "2024-01-01T07:25:11Z")

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Hello to all ! I try to put my node red access in https but I can't succeed. 1 Jan 07:11:33 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v3.1.3 1 Jan 07:11:33 - \[info\] Node.js version: v20.10.0 1 Jan 07:11:33 - \[info\] Linux 6.1.69-v8…

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## [Mustache table coding question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mustache-table-coding-question/84142)

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**Author:** [@RayMN](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RayMN)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2023 21:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mustache-table-coding-question/84142 "2023-12-31T21:25:13Z")

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I have spent multiple hours today working on this. :frowning: I'm using a mustache template node to render a database query results page as HTML. I think what I want is simple ... if the string in the return value cont…

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## [Receive a reading, then set a flag to be read in another totally separate flow ... help needed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receive-a-reading-then-set-a-flag-to-be-read-in-another-totally-separate-flow-help-needed/84135)

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**Author:** [@questuk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/questuk)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2023 16:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receive-a-reading-then-set-a-flag-to-be-read-in-another-totally-separate-flow-help-needed/84135 "2023-12-31T16:45:33Z")

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I have tried for hours to get this to work and searched on here and internet. It seems a very simple task but I cannot get it to work, A electricity meter reading is received randomly, due to house demand. I have a Ch…

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## [Tomorrow date 32 December](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tomorrow-date-32-december/84160)

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**Author:** [@Giamma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giamma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2023 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tomorrow-date-32-december/84160 "2023-12-31T16:26:45Z")

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Hi, this is my function to calculate the date of tomorrow (I need the format dd/mm) const tomorrow = new Date(); let mese = tomorrow.getMonth() + 1; let giorno = tomorrow.getDate() + 1; if (mese \< 10) { mese = "…

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## [Problema con pulsante](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problema-con-pulsante/83688)

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**Author:** [@ivanpesenti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ivanpesenti)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2023 16:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problema-con-pulsante/83688 "2023-12-31T16:14:45Z")

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\<!DOCTYPE html\> \<html lang="it"\> \<head\> \<meta charset="UTF-8"\> \<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"\> \<style\> html, body { height: 100%; margin: 0; overflo…

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## [Unable to install node-red-contrib-zwave-js](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-node-red-contrib-zwave-js/84156)

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**Author:** [@Mastiff](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mastiff)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2023 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-node-red-contrib-zwave-js/84156 "2023-12-31T15:44:49Z")

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I have my Node-RED running perfectly in Docker, and I haven't had any problems since I installed it. But I ran into a brick wall trying to install the node-red-contrib-zwave-js node. And I have no idea how to fix it, sin…

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## [Create a subflow with in- or output that can be disabled](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-subflow-with-in-or-output-that-can-be-disabled/84154)

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**Author:** [@LukeSkywalker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LukeSkywalker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2023 14:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-subflow-with-in-or-output-that-can-be-disabled/84154 "2023-12-31T14:37:41Z")

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Hello, I'm new to this forum. I want to create a subflow and have the question if it is possible to disable the input or output? If you take a look at the email-node, there it's possible to change the mailreceiving fro…

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## [Error in JSONata editor test](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-jsonata-editor-test/84144)

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**Author:** [@E1cid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/E1cid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2023 23:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-jsonata-editor-test/84144 "2023-12-30T23:39:23Z")

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Just noticed that in Node-red 3.1.3 that the transform function shows as error in JSONata test. I am pretty sure this worked fine prior to 3.1. If i inject a value into this expression it all works fine. \[edit\] Issue…

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