# General

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## [Possible typo in latest version of /usr/lib/systemd/system/nodered.service?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-typo-in-latest-version-of-usr-lib-systemd-system-nodered-service/101507)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [21 July 2026 12:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-typo-in-latest-version-of-usr-lib-systemd-system-nodered-service/101507 "2026-07-21T12:19:51Z")

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## [RBE (filter) node persistent - or not?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rbe-filter-node-persistent-or-not/101498)

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**Author:** [@tinbert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tinbert)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 July 2026 16:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rbe-filter-node-persistent-or-not/101498 "2026-07-20T16:19:53Z")

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In my three installations of Node-RED the rbe node behaves differently. These are v4.1.11, v.4.2 and v5.0.0. On deploy the previous value is stored - or not. Initially I expected that the node does not bother about bein…

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## [Watch node doesn't work when file was modified on NFS volume](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/watch-node-doesnt-work-when-file-was-modified-on-nfs-volume/101483)

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**Author:** [@sidisl16](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sidisl16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 July 2026 15:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/watch-node-doesnt-work-when-file-was-modified-on-nfs-volume/101483 "2026-07-20T15:50:55Z")

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I have hosted Node red in Oracle's OCI container instance, where I have mounted FSS volume(NFS V3), the same volume has been mounted on the OCI VM, when we create edit or delete any file in the mounted path from VM, the …

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## [Uibuilder touching uibuilder/package.json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-touching-uibuilder-package-json/101497)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [20 July 2026 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-touching-uibuilder-package-json/101497 "2026-07-20T10:58:06Z")

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Uibuilder appears to touch uibuilder/package.json each time I restart node-red. Is this necessary? I run a daily incremental backup and because the date has changed it is backed up every day, which is pointless.

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## [Error importing a flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-importing-a-flow/101450)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-importing-a-flow/101450 "2026-07-15T20:50:42Z")

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OK, so this code is AI generated so take with a generous pinch of salt. However, on import, it generates a node marked as invalid but with no way to fix the issue! It is the Wait node that has the error. Nothing is show…

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## [Anyone using @objectif-lune/node-red-contrib-ftp?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-using-objectif-lune-node-red-contrib-ftp/101420)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-using-objectif-lune-node-red-contrib-ftp/101420 "2026-07-15T10:15:41Z")

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I was looking for a replacement for the node-red-contrib-ftp as I cannot get the LIST functionality to work correctly - it always returns an empty array. However, PUT operations work correctly. In LIST, I pass in the pat…

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## [Dashboard Edit does not pop up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-edit-does-not-pop-up/101440)

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**Author:** [@duaw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duaw)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 07:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-edit-does-not-pop-up/101440 "2026-07-15T07:54:18Z")

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Dear all! When I click on the area to show the dashboard editing palette … it does not appear Not shown, not selected from NR . (Therefore, I put it under category General). Everthing else does appear properly. Cli…

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## [React dashboard now have docs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/react-dashboard-now-have-docs/101475)

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**Author:** [@Aaqu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aaqu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/react-dashboard-now-have-docs/101475 "2026-07-14T20:27:35Z")

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hi, I added documentation for fromcubes-portal-react — step-by-step guide with screenshots, from install to a live react dashboard:

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## [How to rate limit messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-rate-limit-messages/101473)

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**Author:** [@NodyRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodyRed)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 18:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-rate-limit-messages/101473 "2026-07-14T18:12:57Z")

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With the delay node I can set it to rate limit messages, but the behavior is different from what I expect. Setting: 60msg/h, this means 1 msg/min, delete intermediate messages If I have a message and another message 2 …

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## [Flow Programming UI, how to keep Groups Collapsed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-programming-ui-how-to-keep-groups-collapsed/101471)

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**Author:** [@bigMoose](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bigMoose)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-programming-ui-how-to-keep-groups-collapsed/101471 "2026-07-14T14:32:36Z")

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As my program has grown, I collapse individual groups in the right sidebar in the Flow Programming UI, but when I "Deploy" They revert back to one widgit per line. Is there a way to keep the right sidebar groups collap…

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## [4.1.11 install question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/4-1-11-install-question/101444)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2026 16:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/4-1-11-install-question/101444 "2026-07-13T16:51:08Z")

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Sorry, but I'm wanting to stick to the 4 series as most of my existing Pies are OLD and I don't want to update to the latest release if it is 64 bit and they aren't. Yes, this is a new Pi (5 with 8GB ram) but...... To …

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## [Editing flow or node window has a queue?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editing-flow-or-node-window-has-a-queue/101462)

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**Author:** [@Robert0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robert0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2026 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editing-flow-or-node-window-has-a-queue/101462 "2026-07-13T10:31:39Z")

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Whenever you select a flow or node in the explorer, it opens an edit window. Is it a feature that the edit window queues up follow up edits? Just a question

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## [My flows disappears and is remplaced by another one without any action on my part](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-flows-disappears-and-is-remplaced-by-another-one-without-any-action-on-my-part/101452)

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**Author:** [@Patrice](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Patrice)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [12 July 2026 15:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-flows-disappears-and-is-remplaced-by-another-one-without-any-action-on-my-part/101452 "2026-07-12T15:57:29Z")

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Hello, I’ve been using Node-RED to control my alarm system for a few years without any issues—until a few months ago, when I started regularly losing the dashboard. Let me explain: when the problem occurred, I checked …

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## [Call for papers - nrcon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-for-papers-nrcon/101437)

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**Author:** [@manny-est](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manny-est)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 July 2026 08:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-for-papers-nrcon/101437 "2026-07-12T08:14:12Z")

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Is anyone else having issues logging into Papercall? I was thinking of submitting a paper for NR Con 2026, but Microsoft, Github, and Google logins don't seem to work. Papercalls support does not seem to respond either. …

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## [Node Red update failure (to v5.0.0) using script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-update-failure-to-v5-0-0-using-script/101309)

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**Author:** [@StrongTown](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/StrongTown)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [11 July 2026 23:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-update-failure-to-v5-0-0-using-script/101309 "2026-07-11T23:17:56Z")

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I was running a version of NR just previous to this v5.0.0 upgrade. I used the following script to update Node Red: bash \<(curl -sL https://github.com/node-red/linux-installers/releases/latest/download/install-update-n…

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## [Anyone here gotthe RasPi AI Hat2+?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-gotthe-raspi-ai-hat2/101442)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 July 2026 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-gotthe-raspi-ai-hat2/101442 "2026-07-10T19:13:58Z")

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(Gotta ask somewhere.) Background: I have one and just go it working. But it uses docker (I never have and am new to it). You have to wait a few minutes for the docker to start. I'm wanting to get some code to detec…

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## [Node-red communication with NOLEK S9 via RS232](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-communication-with-nolek-s9-via-rs232/101418)

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**Author:** [@AlastairLong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AlastairLong)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 15:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-communication-with-nolek-s9-via-rs232/101418 "2026-07-09T15:12:01Z")

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I am trying to read leak test data from a NOLEK S9 unit but i cannot appear to get this setup correctly. I am using a serial node with the following Baud rate: 9600 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 2 Parity: None Flow: none …

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## [Daten von SolisCloud mit der API abfragen](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daten-von-soliscloud-mit-der-api-abfragen/101410)

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**Author:** [@wilfried](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wilfried)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 04:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daten-von-soliscloud-mit-der-api-abfragen/101410 "2026-07-09T04:40:17Z")

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Hello, Can someone help me set up a data query for the SolisCloud API? I have already received the API key, security key, and URL from Solis support. The API interface documentation is available at this link: SolisClou…

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## [K3S cluster running node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/k3s-cluster-running-node-red/101427)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 18:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/k3s-cluster-running-node-red/101427 "2026-07-08T18:25:36Z")

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Curious if anyone is running node red on a K3S cluster. Semi considering setting one up Thanks

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## [Update issue node red docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-issue-node-red-docker/101422)

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**Author:** [@NodyRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodyRed)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 10:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-issue-node-red-docker/101422 "2026-07-08T10:51:57Z")

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I just updated my nodered docker container to latest and it does not start anymore. Any ideas on this? ./entrypoint.sh: line 7: 6 Illegal instruction (core dumped) /usr/local/bin/node $NODE\_OPTIONS node\_modules/node-re…

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## [Getting Started questions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-questions/101417)

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**Author:** [@Elshagea](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elshagea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2026 18:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-questions/101417 "2026-07-07T18:38:00Z")

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Thanks for your effort and giving us the space here to ask and discuss with you. I have just heard about Node-RED from a colleague of mine. So please advice me how to download the software and try it live.

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## [Moving nodes via keyboard stops working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-nodes-via-keyboard-stops-working/101415)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2026 06:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-nodes-via-keyboard-stops-working/101415 "2026-07-07T06:04:31Z")

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Folks, I'm stuck. I use Firefox - latest version. NR 4.9 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Usually I select nodes and use SHIFT and arrows to move the node. Now and then this stops working and the whole screen shifts. What's going …

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## [Zwave help with Shelly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-help-with-shelly/101370)

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**Author:** [@fogmajor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fogmajor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2026 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-help-with-shelly/101370 "2026-07-06T12:23:07Z")

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Hello I have a Shelly uk plug(zwave) Shelly Europe Ltd. | QNPL-001X12 | v11.2.0 I have a integration with a Yamaha amp that I power on using the above device and the send a On infrared code. Unfortunately do to the a…

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## [How can I store a current value (2)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-store-a-current-value-2/101371)

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**Author:** [@Johannesje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Johannesje)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2026 12:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-store-a-current-value-2/101371 "2026-07-05T12:26:25Z")

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Hi, Additional on my previous topic ( How can I store a current value ) I see that the the context.set("store",msg.payload) is stored at the second pulse from the kWh meter. Is it possible that the value stores at the…

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## [NR 5.0.1 - Repeated Node-RED must be restarted to enable upgraded modules](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-5-0-1-repeated-node-red-must-be-restarted-to-enable-upgraded-modules/101411)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2026 07:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-5-0-1-repeated-node-red-must-be-restarted-to-enable-upgraded-modules/101411 "2026-07-05T07:53:31Z")

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After upgrading a pi to 5.0.1 (from 4), and nodejs upgrade to 24 (using the script) I see the 'Node-RED must be restarted to enable upgraded modules' popup when I refresh the page, even after restarts. There is nothing …

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## [Made incredible progress, but hit a snag... color change on switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/made-incredible-progress-but-hit-a-snag-color-change-on-switch/101354)

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**Author:** [@bigMoose](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bigMoose)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 July 2026 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/made-incredible-progress-but-hit-a-snag-color-change-on-switch/101354 "2026-07-04T16:13:38Z")

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I am an ol' guy, over 70 and took to NodeRed V2.0 about a week ago. I have developed a functional link up of MQTT to Node Red V2.0 to and from influxDB V2.0 Running over 80 data points into multiple (8) multi line grap…

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## [\[NR5.0.1\] Info badge for all comment nodes!?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-0-1-info-badge-for-all-comment-nodes/101402)

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**Author:** [@XueSheng-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/XueSheng-RED)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 July 2026 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-0-1-info-badge-for-all-comment-nodes/101402 "2026-07-04T13:22:59Z")

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Since updating to Node-RED 5.0.1, all comment nodes with a Name set show the info badge. But actually, no additional info was added to the node (which is quite confusing). It's not possible anymore to differentiate comme…

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## [Help with \`delay\` node set to \`rate limit\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-delay-node-set-to-rate-limit/101400)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [4 July 2026 11:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-delay-node-set-to-rate-limit/101400 "2026-07-04T11:44:14Z")

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Ok, so new problem. I have a delay node set to rate limit. Is there a way that if it has messages queued up (queueing up?) and the first one completes, can I send the node a signal to send the next message? As in: not…

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## [Issues with Monaco editor? Node-red 5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-monaco-editor-node-red-5/101253)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2026 07:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-monaco-editor-node-red-5/101253 "2026-07-03T07:08:59Z")

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After running the latest install script on a Pi I'm seeing a couple of issues editing function nodes. Error triangle after editing a function node. Open a function node Click the arrow to open Monaco Make a trivial c…

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## [It won't let me login on VRM](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-wont-let-me-login-on-vrm/101399)

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**Author:** [@Huey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Huey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2026 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-wont-let-me-login-on-vrm/101399 "2026-07-02T21:29:49Z")

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I have used the same login every time and now it won't let me login, how can I change this please :folded\_hands:

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