# General

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## [Node-red-contrib-sonoff-tasmota](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-sonoff-tasmota/6530)

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**Author:** [@yawstick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yawstick)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2019 13:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-sonoff-tasmota/6530 "2019-01-08T13:36:17Z")

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Tried to install the tasmota tools and got the following result... dont really know what to make of this pi@raspberrypi:~/.node-red $ npm install node-red-contrib-sonoff-tasmota (node:14414) \[DEP0022\] DeprecationWarnin…

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## [Can't strore large variables in global context](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-strore-large-variables-in-global-context/6516)

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**Author:** [@malinthasa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/malinthasa)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2019 13:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-strore-large-variables-in-global-context/6516 "2019-01-08T13:01:49Z")

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I am trying to store a variable(string) around 6000 size in global context. let globalContext = this.context().global; globalContext.set("myData", stringData); But the retrieved variable has only around…

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## [Modbus with OpenPLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-with-openplc/6536)

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**Author:** [@noobPLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/noobPLC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2019 10:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-with-openplc/6536 "2019-01-08T10:41:39Z")

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I want to write a value 1 to a openPLC ( with IP 10.10.10.83 ) using modbus write node. what values should I put in Unit-Id , Address , Add new Modbus client. As shown in the screenshot. Thanks for the help in advance. …

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## [Choosing an architecture for Home Automation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/choosing-an-architecture-for-home-automation/6107)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2019 09:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/choosing-an-architecture-for-home-automation/6107 "2019-01-08T09:45:49Z")

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Thought I'd start a conversation about choosing a good, sustainable architecture to run Node-RED alongside HomeAssistant. This is a popular combination specifically for Home Automation, and for good reason. There seem to…

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## [Dropbox folder sync](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropbox-folder-sync/6026)

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**Author:** [@KMBN](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KMBN)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2019 09:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropbox-folder-sync/6026 "2019-01-08T09:25:36Z")

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Is it in any way possible to use Dropbox in one of the following ways? As an actual folder synchronization tool To upload an entire folder and not just a single file I need a tool to be able to buffer files locally, a…

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## [Flows don't restart after deploying when using custom context store](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-dont-restart-after-deploying-when-using-custom-context-store/2858)

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**Author:** [@revanth](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/revanth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2019 06:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-dont-restart-after-deploying-when-using-custom-context-store/2858 "2019-01-08T06:50:22Z")

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Hi all, I have created a custom context storage module to store the context in S3 server. But when I use the custom context store with Node RED by configuring it in the settings.js file, the flows don't restart after …

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## [HTTPS setting. \`fs\` module - huh?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/https-setting-fs-module-huh/6531)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 23:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/https-setting-fs-module-huh/6531 "2019-01-07T23:47:29Z")

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Sorry to drag this up (again?): Looking in the settings.js file there are these lines: // The \`https\` setting requires the \`fs\` module. Uncomment the following // to make it available: //var fs = require("fs"); Intere…

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## [Npm update leads to this....... "bluebird"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-update-leads-to-this-bluebird/6411)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 21:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-update-leads-to-this-bluebird/6411 "2019-01-07T21:58:29Z")

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After installing a couple of new nodes, I get told there is a new NPM. I install it as requested and at the end I see this message: Saying something about permissions. What permissions - they are all the same. (See s…

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## [Program can't connect to X server when started by node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/program-cant-connect-to-x-server-when-started-by-node-red/6519)

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**Author:** [@wb666greene](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wb666greene)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 21:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/program-cant-connect-to-x-server-when-started-by-node-red/6519 "2019-01-07T21:37:07Z")

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I stumped here, I've a shell script that starts my pythonAI. It works fine on Raspberry Pi Stretch when launched by a node-red exec node. But when launhed on Ubuntu 18.04 node red it dies with ": cannot connect to X se…

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## [Debug in Node-RED Blockly node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-in-node-red-blockly-node/5802)

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**Author:** [@Poul89](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Poul89)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-in-node-red-blockly-node/5802 "2019-01-07T19:21:48Z")

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Hi I'm new here and would like to know how to debug in blockly There are possibilities like debugging in Eclipse or Visual Studio?

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## [KnxJS Connection Problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knxjs-connection-problem/6520)

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**Author:** [@DJCheeky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DJCheeky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 18:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knxjs-connection-problem/6520 "2019-01-07T18:10:58Z")

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Hi, so I have a KNX System and Installed the KNXJS node in Node-Red. The connection work and all my devices are controlable. But my problem is after closing the ETS and waiting around 10 min it says "Connected" but I ca…

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## [Projects not finding Git](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/projects-not-finding-git/6333)

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**Author:** [@beneuto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/beneuto)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 17:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/projects-not-finding-git/6333 "2019-01-07T17:49:17Z")

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Anyone had success using Projects in node-red run on Azure App Service? I'm getting the error below despite being able to run both "git" and "ssh-keygen" from the command line. "Projects disabled : git command not fo…

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## [Multipart/Mixed with Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multipart-mixed-with-node-red/6487)

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**Author:** [@ram1505](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ram1505)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multipart-mixed-with-node-red/6487 "2019-01-07T15:15:28Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to send a multipart/mixed payload using node-red. I'm not sure how to achieve multipart using the function or templates. Here is my body of my POST request that needs to be sent as a multipart. Can someon…

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## [How to integrate raspberry pi zero with openplc and along with HMI as node red over modbus tcp protocol](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-integrate-raspberry-pi-zero-with-openplc-and-along-with-hmi-as-node-red-over-modbus-tcp-protocol/6500)

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**Author:** [@zorawar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zorawar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 13:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-integrate-raspberry-pi-zero-with-openplc-and-along-with-hmi-as-node-red-over-modbus-tcp-protocol/6500 "2019-01-07T13:58:32Z")

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how to integrate raspberry pi zero with openplc and along with HMI as node red over modbus tcp protocol

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## [adminAuth not working windows 7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adminauth-not-working-windows-7/6509)

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**Author:** [@Protop](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Protop)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adminauth-not-working-windows-7/6509 "2019-01-07T13:43:41Z")

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Hello I have a problem with adminauth to set password for my node-red running on windows 7 ultimate 64-bit. I can get it working with my debian stretch. Win7: node version v10.15.0 and npm version 6.4.1 Debian: node v…

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## [How to display value from access token (Wattage meter)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-value-from-access-token-wattage-meter/6506)

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**Author:** [@ole88](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ole88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 13:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-value-from-access-token-wattage-meter/6506 "2019-01-07T13:42:58Z")

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Hi all. I would like to display the instant use of power into a gauge. I have a power meter that uses API, and I have the access token I want to use is: https://my.eliq.io/api/datanow?accesstoken=ab307b7798254bea8e0c3c…

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## [HMI for openPLC using node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hmi-for-openplc-using-node-red/6413)

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**Author:** [@noobPLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/noobPLC)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hmi-for-openplc-using-node-red/6413 "2019-01-07T12:08:16Z")

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I am trying to create a simple HMI (human machine interface) to turn a LED on/off using node-red on openPLC ( openPLC is installed on Raspberry PI) . I am new to this entire PLC and not able to get any tutorial as to how…

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## [Change node issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-issue/6497)

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**Author:** [@dezral](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dezral)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 12:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-issue/6497 "2019-01-07T12:03:41Z")

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I have this issue i can't make the CHANGE node "SET" a sub msg name like "msg.payload.brightness" it works with "msg.brightness". can't either move anything to "msg.payload.brightness".. is it a new thing? or me ;-). a…

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## [URL variables http get request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-variables-http-get-request/6484)

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**Author:** [@riaan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/riaan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 11:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-variables-http-get-request/6484 "2019-01-07T11:51:57Z")

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Hi there I am a Visual Studio Web Developer and have recently started using Node Red and all is new to me. I want to pass a variable result using a URL such as https://xxxxx.fred.sensetecnic.com/api/var/?weight=40 from…

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## [Communication protocol between Node-RED and Arduinos](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-protocol-between-node-red-and-arduinos/6454)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-protocol-between-node-red-and-arduinos/6454 "2019-01-07T10:54:13Z")

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Hello! This question is a follow-on from an earlier post I made, which was a bit wordy! Also my thoughts have moved on, so here goes. I've been running my own home automation wall control panels for a few years, based …

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## [Node-RED gpio switch state](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-gpio-switch-state/6489)

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**Author:** [@IvarMvl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IvarMvl)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 10:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-gpio-switch-state/6489 "2019-01-07T10:02:22Z")

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I'm trying to switch a gpio pin from Low to staying High and switch it back Low with the same signal. but i cant keep the pin High

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## [Node-RED with http request from local Serverpage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-with-http-request-from-local-serverpage/6384)

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**Author:** [@MagicSven](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MagicSven)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-with-http-request-from-local-serverpage/6384 "2019-01-07T09:13:41Z")

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Hello there, i have a problem to get some data from my local Webserver with http request in node-red. This is my local Webserver, where i can see some values from my photovoltaics Now i tried to geht the Value "Pac(…

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## [Modbus in Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-in-node-red/6419)

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**Author:** [@noobPLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/noobPLC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 05:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-in-node-red/6419 "2019-01-07T05:34:01Z")

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Can we install node-red in PC1( IP : 10.10.10.X) and connect to an openPLC which is installed on raspberry PI with IP 10.10.10.Y and send messages using MODBUS TCP/IP protocol ?

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## [Can install Node-red to Amazon LightSail](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-install-node-red-to-amazon-lightsail/6481)

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**Author:** [@junoprima](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/junoprima)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2019 02:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-install-node-red-to-amazon-lightsail/6481 "2019-01-07T02:42:51Z")

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Hello i follow this tutorial https://nodered.org/docs/platforms/aws I see this can use for aws e2 i need to know can possible to install to aws lightsail Update: I can install node.js and node-red now but can't use i…

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## [Question about MQTT config nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-about-mqtt-config-nodes/6439)

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**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SteveMann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2019 23:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-about-mqtt-config-nodes/6439 "2019-01-06T23:08:12Z")

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I recently noticed that I have multiple nodes for the same MQTT server. (#2 in the image below). Is this a problem? And, I don't use the MQTT broker on this Pi (127.0.0.1), so is there an easy method to find the nodes…

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## [Play Audio node question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/play-audio-node-question/6438)

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**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SteveMann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2019 22:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/play-audio-node-question/6438 "2019-01-06T22:43:35Z")

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I am having some problems with the Play\_Audio node. On one Node-Red Pi (Raspian), I inject once with the inject node into a File-In node to read a .wav file and the output of that node is "a single Buffer Object", which…

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## [Modbus RS485 data length error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-rs485-data-length-error/6432)

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**Author:** [@stijn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stijn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2019 21:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-rs485-data-length-error/6432 "2019-01-06T21:05:45Z")

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Hi all, Got a problem with reading out some modbus values through RS485 from a Energy meter (RI-f200) I'm using a USB to RS485 convertor connected to a raspberry. https://techsparx.com/energy-system/modbus/linux-mo…

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## [Finding settings.js](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/finding-settings-js/6450)

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**Author:** [@SolarPilz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SolarPilz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2019 18:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/finding-settings-js/6450 "2019-01-06T18:15:33Z")

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Hi all I am having a big problem finding the settings.js file in my NR install. I am running it on Rasbian Stretch, and I have tried to update it with the script in the documentation: bash \<(curl -sL https://raw.github…

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## [Deprecation warnings when installing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deprecation-warnings-when-installing/6444)

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**Author:** [@djh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/djh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2019 11:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deprecation-warnings-when-installing/6444 "2019-01-06T11:49:38Z")

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I decided to play with node-red. I have no experience with it or with node.js or with docker. I gathered that the best way to install it is to install the other components from the distro repositories, including npm, and…

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## [Tradfri in Node RED on Windows (coap library)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tradfri-in-node-red-on-windows-coap-library/6416)

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**Author:** [@Michael](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Michael)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2019 01:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tradfri-in-node-red-on-windows-coap-library/6416 "2019-01-06T01:42:27Z")

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Hi i´m trying out if tradfri in connection with node red is a good option for my home. I´ve got the tradfri gateway and some bulbs. For testing purposes I installed node red on my local windows PC. Unfortunately i don…

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