# General

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## [How to add separator while request an array parameter in NETDDE module](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-separator-while-request-an-array-parameter-in-netdde-module/53749)

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**Author:** [@kumardeep83](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kumardeep83)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 10:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-separator-while-request-an-array-parameter-in-netdde-module/53749 "2021-11-15T10:02:30Z")

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Dear all, please help me to add separator to payload of netdde module if I request more than on topic or an array. thanks in advance

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## [FYI got an issue after installing linter plugin](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fyi-got-an-issue-after-installing-linter-plugin/53681)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 09:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fyi-got-an-issue-after-installing-linter-plugin/53681 "2021-11-15T09:59:34Z")

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..could be completely unrelated to that action and I am using @TotallyInformation alternate install

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## [Issues reading data from OPC-UA server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-reading-data-from-opc-ua-server/53449)

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**Author:** [@OriolFM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OriolFM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 09:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-reading-data-from-opc-ua-server/53449 "2021-11-15T09:51:18Z")

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I keep working on an industrial application to integrate all the data of the machines in our plant for their posterior storage in a DB and process. Until now, I'm using S7 nodes to retrieve the PLC data from a specific …

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## [Node-RED with speech commands to control LED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-with-speech-commands-to-control-led/53343)

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**Author:** [@huuthang911](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/huuthang911)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 09:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-with-speech-commands-to-control-led/53343 "2021-11-15T09:46:59Z")

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Hi folks, I'm doing the project about controlling LED with multi way. So is Node-red can use speech control LED in the dashboard or we can control by IOS Tks for your reading

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## [How to join python output and database data to template mustache](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-join-python-output-and-database-data-to-template-mustache/53572)

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**Author:** [@Nisha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nisha)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 09:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-join-python-output-and-database-data-to-template-mustache/53572 "2021-11-15T09:17:27Z")

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Hi there, I want to join the output of python file and database data to the template node but I am not getting that data in template node. Please help me out.

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## [Node Red restarts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarts/53729)

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**Author:** [@Jarod2801](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jarod2801)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 00:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarts/53729 "2021-11-15T00:50:46Z")

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Hi@all, since some days Node Red restarts randomly after 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 5 hours or something else. I haven't changed anything in the flows nor updated the container. I have the docker version installed. Th lo…

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## [AEDES MQTT Broker for Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/aedes-mqtt-broker-for-node-red/53741)

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**Author:** [@xytsrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xytsrm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 23:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/aedes-mqtt-broker-for-node-red/53741 "2021-11-14T23:57:01Z")

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Anyone familiar with the AEDES MQTT Broker? It's my understanding that it is a BASIC MQTT broker for Node-Red. Is this code that runs on the local machine like Mosquitto, or is this a cloud-service? UPDATE: Looks like i…

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## [Input data to Influxdb with dynamic fields](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-data-to-influxdb-with-dynamic-fields/53708)

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**Author:** [@mdmobashir](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mdmobashir)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 21:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-data-to-influxdb-with-dynamic-fields/53708 "2021-11-14T21:57:42Z")

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Hi, I have been new to node-red and so far have managed to push data to InfluxDB with ease. I want to understand how to structure my payload better for Grafana visualization. My payload looks like the following \[ { …

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## [Disable / Enable Node from the front-end](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-enable-node-from-the-front-end/53564)

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**Author:** [@fmejialo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmejialo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 20:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-enable-node-from-the-front-end/53564 "2021-11-14T20:57:26Z")

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Hi, I need to eneable o disable a wemo-emulator node from the dashboard. I am creating an application to automate pools and I have several nodes that communicate with Amazon Alexa through the wemo-emulator node, dependi…

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## [Array Index with flow variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-index-with-flow-variable/53731)

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**Author:** [@Hyxion14](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hyxion14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 20:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-index-with-flow-variable/53731 "2021-11-14T20:20:06Z")

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Hi, I am trying to make a flow to read a JSON and write it to a csv file. The JSON has an object that contains an array and what I am trying to do is to make a loop to write each object of the array in a line of the fil…

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## [Question about \`drop-down\` node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-about-drop-down-node/53705)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 19:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-about-drop-down-node/53705 "2021-11-14T19:48:47Z")

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NR 2.0.1 Dashboard 2.28.1 Is there a way to set a default/start option? Say I have 5 options. I want #2 to be the selected as default. How? Reading the docs I can't work out how to do this.

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## [Telegram IMDb Bot](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-imdb-bot/53716)

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**Author:** [@Romprod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Romprod)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 18:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-imdb-bot/53716 "2021-11-14T18:31:51Z")

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Hey all. Before I try to re-reinvent the wheel as the official @IMDB bot on Telegram doesn't work anymore.... This bot is super handy but it seems to have been broken for quite some time now. Has anyone already created…

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## [HowTo send Email with local attachment](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/howto-send-email-with-local-attachment/53725)

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**Author:** [@Cavekeeper](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cavekeeper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 17:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/howto-send-email-with-local-attachment/53725 "2021-11-14T17:47:17Z")

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I have already read carefully in the forum and put together various building blocks. But I don't get an attachment at the end. The text is there, but the photo is missing. I think it's relatively easy and I like to learn…

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## [Node-Red integration with microPython ESP8266 via MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-integration-with-micropython-esp8266-via-mqtt/53706)

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**Author:** [@xytsrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xytsrm)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 17:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-integration-with-micropython-esp8266-via-mqtt/53706 "2021-11-14T17:42:24Z")

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I'm interested in linking an ESP8266 running microPython with Node-Red on Windows 10 PC via MQTT protocol. My initial question is can a single Node-Red app running on the PC function both as an MQTT broker and a client, …

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## [HowTo POST HTTP request Synology Chat](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/howto-post-http-request-synology-chat/53694)

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**Author:** [@Cavekeeper](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cavekeeper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 14:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/howto-post-http-request-synology-chat/53694 "2021-11-14T14:40:34Z")

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My goal is to send an HTTP command to the Synology Chat bot. In Synology's cookbook, it is described as follows. Place the JSON string after the payload application / x-www-form-urlencoded data parameter to the webhook…

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## [Node edit dialog in custom node not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-edit-dialog-in-custom-node-not-work/53714)

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**Author:** [@d0d04m3](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/d0d04m3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 12:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-edit-dialog-in-custom-node-not-work/53714 "2021-11-14T12:46:02Z")

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hi I am use TypedInput Select box in my config node check in this link https://nodered.org/docs/creating-nodes/edit-dialog but when open this config all value reset in default value ? \<script type="text/javascript"\>…

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## [Change "helper" value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-helper-value/53536)

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**Author:** [@churtbeullar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/churtbeullar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 10:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-helper-value/53536 "2021-11-14T10:32:59Z")

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Hello. I´m new to node-red so this might be a noob-question. Sorry in advance. The case is following; I have a manual setpoint which controls the heating setpoint in a room. I also have a "helper" entinity in Home Ass…

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## [Unable to configure "opc-da in "](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-configure-opc-da-in/53689)

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**Author:** [@YashZode](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/YashZode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 17:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-configure-opc-da-in/53689 "2021-11-13T17:47:18Z")

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Dear Team, Can some one help or guide ( @machadotiago) I have MatrikonOPC server on my windows 10 pc. I want to simulate opcda in node red. I am unable to configure the properties tab inside opc-da-in node. Please f…

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## [pidCrypt in Node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pidcrypt-in-node-red/53209)

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**Author:** [@NodeC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodeC)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2021 03:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pidcrypt-in-node-red/53209 "2021-11-14T03:01:26Z")

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There is a JavaScript function below: How do I import the javascript library into node red? var key = encryptionKey(); var asn, tree; rsa = new pidCrypt.RSA(); decodedKey = pidCryptUtil.decodeBase64(ekey); asn = pid…

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## [Shortcut for connecting nodes?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shortcut-for-connecting-nodes/53693)

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**Author:** [@Schmtterfliege](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Schmtterfliege)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 23:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shortcut-for-connecting-nodes/53693 "2021-11-13T23:40:11Z")

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Hi, maybe a stupid question, but I didn't find anything on the net: Is there a shortcut for connecting nodes? E.g. I have a trigger that I want to connect to 10 other nodes. Right now, I would have to click the trigg…

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## [(Way off topic - sorry) Programming practice for Arduino](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/way-off-topic-sorry-programming-practice-for-arduino/53659)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 23:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/way-off-topic-sorry-programming-practice-for-arduino/53659 "2021-11-13T23:27:33Z")

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Sorry folks. I am working on some Adruino code. I am even worse with it than with JavaScript. What is also hurting me is that I can't as easily test it without uploading the code. I am needing to practice loops. I …

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## [Installation on ubuntu server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-on-ubuntu-server/53666)

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**Author:** [@oddmn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oddmn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 21:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-on-ubuntu-server/53666 "2021-11-13T21:12:18Z")

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Hello all. I have installed node red on a ubuntu server on one pc So hwn i am working on node red using webbrowser from my pc. when i restart my work pc (windows) nodered stops and i cant connect using browser. I t…

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## [How to set the function to wait until libraries loaded](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-the-function-to-wait-until-libraries-loaded/53373)

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**Author:** [@nerevar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nerevar)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 20:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-the-function-to-wait-until-libraries-loaded/53373 "2021-11-13T20:44:09Z")

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Hello, I am using vega charts on my dashboard and certain users are on Wi-Fi and sometimes charts can't load in time, so they get a blank widget. This is the code without timeout: \<html\> \<head\> \<meta chars…

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## [Making flow wiring easier to track](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-flow-wiring-easier-to-track/53695)

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**Author:** [@shrickus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shrickus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-flow-wiring-easier-to-track/53695 "2021-11-13T18:45:00Z")

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Wow - well, at the risk of having my baby called ugly... imo, this is not only very useful, but fairly nice looking! ;\*) The debug node clearly has a wire attached (as denoted by the arrowhead), while the wire is ro…

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## [Help with nodered container (proxmox) and sendPhoto telegram flow - photo not being picked up from /config/www/](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-nodered-container-proxmox-and-sendphoto-telegram-flow-photo-not-being-picked-up-from-config-www/53692)

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**Author:** [@Yonny24](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Yonny24)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 18:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-nodered-container-proxmox-and-sendphoto-telegram-flow-photo-not-being-picked-up-from-config-www/53692 "2021-11-13T18:43:08Z")

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Tricky one I can't see to resolve. I’ve recently moved nodered out of HA for some things and have a flow that takes a snapshot (which works fine), stored in /config/www/snapshots. The photo is being generated and it is…

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## [Need help on Climate sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-on-climate-sensor/53682)

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**Author:** [@JJdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JJdave)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 16:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-on-climate-sensor/53682 "2021-11-13T16:38:34Z")

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Hi, I have sucessfully integrated the climate integration from HA and use the climate sensors. For setting temperature points, I use the set\_temperate call, so far OK when I use a fix number for the temperature. Right no…

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## [Twitter node appears to be returning two messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/twitter-node-appears-to-be-returning-two-messages/53680)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 15:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/twitter-node-appears-to-be-returning-two-messages/53680 "2021-11-13T15:46:43Z")

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Just started noticing it today (I don't do anything with the info - just use it to see past cheerlight tweets) I could switch off and on again to see if it clears but I'm wondering if I can use new debugger to see what …

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## [Problem with serial ports and npm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-serial-ports-and-npm/53679)

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**Author:** [@charles](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/charles)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 13:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-serial-ports-and-npm/53679 "2021-11-13T13:58:46Z")

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hello everyone i'm a noob in node red and because of that i have some problems to install some nodes (serial and arduino) but istarted with the serial ports , look at this screenshot and please give me a solution because…

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## [Telegram post caption filter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-post-caption-filter/53579)

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**Author:** [@gleba](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gleba)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 13:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-post-caption-filter/53579 "2021-11-13T13:13:56Z")

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Hi, I state that my level is basic. I would like to filter the content of a channel by a keyword in the caption and then forward it to a second channel. i use contrib telegram nodes, and have tried with switch nodes to…

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## [Debug node - $moment() utc vs. local time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-moment-utc-vs-local-time/53673)

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**Author:** [@ACrazyConcept](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ACrazyConcept)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2021 12:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-moment-utc-vs-local-time/53673 "2021-11-13T12:06:47Z")

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I am trying to create a debug message with time. I found the $moment() function and it does give me the local time. But when I add text to the message e.g. "text" & $moment() the function suddenly prints UTC time instea…

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