# General

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## [Configuration Node displays Node ID and not the result of the label function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuration-node-displays-node-id-and-not-the-result-of-the-label-function/5049)

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**Author:** [@rmckinnon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rmckinnon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2018 02:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuration-node-displays-node-id-and-not-the-result-of-the-label-function/5049 "2018-11-20T02:52:42Z")

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The issue is probably something obvious but my code looks close to the example from https://nodered.org/docs/creating-nodes/config-nodes. Behavior: After deploying the flow, the config node within in the select element…

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## [Can't update NR on a RPI ZeroW](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-update-nr-on-a-rpi-zerow/5021)

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**Author:** [@CaptClaude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CaptClaude)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 21:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-update-nr-on-a-rpi-zerow/5021 "2018-11-19T21:54:10Z")

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After not using NR on a Pi0W, I decided to update everything. No dice. Running the recommended script: pi@pizza:~/.node-red $ bash \<(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/raspbian-deb-package/master/reso…

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## [Start ... and freeze?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-and-freeze/4922)

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**Author:** [@dark\_vidor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dark_vidor)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 11:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-and-freeze/4922 "2018-11-19T11:57:44Z")

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I have installed the last version of Node RED on my Siemens IOT2040. I have developped my Node RED software with the 0.18.7 version. Normally it take 6/7min to start. It perfectly running with the 0.18.7 version. I pu…

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## [\[Solved\] Node-red to pyton Mega IO](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-node-red-to-pyton-mega-io/5032)

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**Author:** [@IvarMvl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IvarMvl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 11:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-node-red-to-pyton-mega-io/5032 "2018-11-19T11:07:42Z")

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i am tying to turn the relais on and off from my Mega IO raspberry cant figure it out my Node red Flow \[ { "id": "e7f6ddc.067dca", "type": "tab", "label": "Flow 1", "disabled": false, "info": "" }, { "id": "c…

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## [Node for Rasperry pi Mega io](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-for-rasperry-pi-mega-io/5026)

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**Author:** [@IvarMvl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IvarMvl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 09:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-for-rasperry-pi-mega-io/5026 "2018-11-19T09:56:47Z")

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I am trying to connect the mega io extension for raspberry to node red i saw it in this video an wanted to know how they did it. link video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNdZ7oo1mec&t=82s

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## [Node-pre-gyp ERROR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-pre-gyp-error/4931)

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**Author:** [@oscoidi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oscoidi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 09:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-pre-gyp-error/4931 "2018-11-19T09:27:45Z")

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Hi, I have been trying to install node-red on Windows server 2016 but this error message appears : Captura Captura.PNG1190x710 85.6 KB Even though node-red seems to work some images and icons are not shown: But the…

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## [Schedex payload format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schedex-payload-format/5011)

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**Author:** [@martinschki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martinschki)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 07:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schedex-payload-format/5011 "2018-11-19T07:30:07Z")

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I'm using schedex for a couple of things and found that payload is a string. Is it possible to have on/off also as boolean or do I always need to convert with a JSON node after? Maybe I'm missing something thanks

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## [Enforce node to send zero value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enforce-node-to-send-zero-value/5014)

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**Author:** [@manal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 07:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enforce-node-to-send-zero-value/5014 "2018-11-19T07:29:17Z")

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Hey there, I use ds18b20 node in node-red to read sensor values directly, I want to write python code to enforce this node to send zero value instead of its real value. could you help me, please?

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## [Node-red front-end, where and how to start?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-front-end-where-and-how-to-start/2123)

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**Author:** [@PateJS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PateJS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 07:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-front-end-where-and-how-to-start/2123 "2018-11-19T07:24:56Z")

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I want to make bootstrap responsive website, which uses my Node-Red data. How should I should start this ? below "few" questions. Question: Should I make front-end without node-red ? maybe for example NodeJS -\> index…

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## [Getting return codes from scripts run](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-return-codes-from-scripts-run/4991)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2018 03:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-return-codes-from-scripts-run/4991 "2018-11-19T03:31:34Z")

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I have some BASH scripts I want to run on my machines. If run from the CLI/Terminal, the script works fine. But as this is run on remote machines I wanted a bit of "feedback" on what is happening. I added a line at th…

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## [Setting up a three-way output (not on/off) scheduler?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-up-a-three-way-output-not-on-off-scheduler/5005)

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**Author:** [@cjmaverickforever](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cjmaverickforever)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 22:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-up-a-three-way-output-not-on-off-scheduler/5005 "2018-11-18T22:43:11Z")

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Hey, I am a complete newbie on Node Red and I have some problems. I am trying to implement a three-mode thermostat control (home, night, away) to choose target temperature based on these three conditions. However, I got…

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## [Help with contrib-google-action node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-contrib-google-action-node/5002)

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**Author:** [@Cooper](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cooper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 13:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-contrib-google-action-node/5002 "2018-11-18T13:45:42Z")

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Hello I'm new to node red but having a bit of trouble so hoping for some help. I'm trying to set up the Google nodes with no luck Think the problem I'm having is with the gactions GLi I've downloaded the it and run the…

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## [How can I get array components values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-get-array-components-values/4820)

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**Author:** [@aargollo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aargollo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2018 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-get-array-components-values/4820 "2018-11-18T10:31:36Z")

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Hi Guy, I´m a beginner on node-red and I tried get a values from a sample array of number. I tried to use function with a lot of methods inside. my array have the follow format. I need to separate each component of a…

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## [Google assistant and node red setup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-assistant-and-node-red-setup/4969)

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**Author:** [@Rawbeef98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rawbeef98)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 23:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-assistant-and-node-red-setup/4969 "2018-11-17T23:46:50Z")

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Am a complete beginner in node-red and javascript stuff. Have been trying for the past few days to follow the guide in this page to get Google action to connect to node red so that I can use it to control my devices as p…

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## [Raspberry Pi Serial](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-serial/4988)

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**Author:** [@j-dizzle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/j-dizzle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 23:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-serial/4988 "2018-11-17T23:05:40Z")

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Hi, I am very new to Node-Red but I have red all the documentation I can find and I am still confused. I am trying to use an arduino (the adafruit trellis m4 express) hooked up over a serial connection to my pi running …

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## [\[solved\] RPZ (W) and camera. Missing something](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-rpz-w-and-camera-missing-something/4986)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 22:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-rpz-w-and-camera-missing-something/4986 "2018-11-17T22:37:11Z")

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SOLVED Sorry. Forgot to set filemode to 1 Sorry folks. I'm stuck with this. This is the crux of the flow: The idea is that the picture is taken with the name being determined by the date. So a picture taken now …

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## [Node-red-contrib-rfxcom](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rfxcom/4974)

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**Author:** [@svefro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svefro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 18:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-rfxcom/4974 "2018-11-17T18:49:32Z")

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I'm trying to install node-red-contrib-rfxcom nodes on my pi but i'm getting an error i cant understand installing from node-red admin fails. This is the result when installing trough terminal svefro-pi-home:/home/pi#…

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## [Switch between projects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-between-projects/4901)

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**Author:** [@lsalman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lsalman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-between-projects/4901 "2018-11-17T16:15:08Z")

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Hi Guys, I don't know if this question has been asked before. According to the documentation, I can only run one project at any time. By opening another project you change what flows are running. but the question is. H…

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## [Darksky - Add danish language](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/darksky-add-danish-language/4967)

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**Author:** [@JonasHermansen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JonasHermansen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/darksky-add-danish-language/4967 "2018-11-17T13:56:31Z")

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I've created a very simple pull request for the addition of Danish in the Darksky language dropdown selection menu.

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## [Switch Node with time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-with-time/4185)

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**Author:** [@Gnindit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gnindit)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 08:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-with-time/4185 "2018-11-17T08:40:18Z")

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Hi I am looking for a node that can pass or block depending on the day of week and between two times and if the week is odd or even. A switch Node would work if it had selections for odd or even week numbers and select…

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## [Nodered + Telegram Bot as web proxy?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-telegram-bot-as-web-proxy/4926)

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**Author:** [@cjmaverickforever](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cjmaverickforever)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2018 01:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-telegram-bot-as-web-proxy/4926 "2018-11-17T01:00:44Z")

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I have node-red running on an RPi in my local network. None of my devices are accessible from the outside (no port forwarding at all) I have a Telegram bot that i use to instruct my node-red to pull data from other devi…

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## [Xiaomi gateway light sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xiaomi-gateway-light-sensor/4920)

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**Author:** [@Erbachm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erbachm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2018 23:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xiaomi-gateway-light-sensor/4920 "2018-11-16T23:20:04Z")

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Hi All, Just wondering if there is any way to read light sensor information from the Xiaomi gateway. I can see in the app that it's possible to create scenes using the gateway "is dark" status but I'm not sure how to ge…

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## [TCP node - TLS/SSL - XML](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-node-tls-ssl-xml/4938)

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**Author:** [@Frank](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Frank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2018 21:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tcp-node-tls-ssl-xml/4938 "2018-11-16T21:54:26Z")

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Hi all, in our company we have develop a XML TCP server (Interface) with TLS/SSL. For any month I have realized a XML connection with the TCP node and now I will upgrade the XML connection via TCP but I can't find a sol…

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## [Json object save to mysql Error ER\_PARSE\_ERROR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-object-save-to-mysql-error-er-parse-error/4918)

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**Author:** [@junoprima](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/junoprima)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2018 09:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-object-save-to-mysql-error-er-parse-error/4918 "2018-11-16T09:50:56Z")

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Hello i have a problem i need to save data from json object and save to mysql my code like this for example var newMSG = msg.payload; timestamp = newMSG.rx.gwrx\[0\].time.split(' '); date = { payload: timestamp\[0\]}; tim…

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## ["Lost Connection to server" on Ubuntu](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lost-connection-to-server-on-ubuntu/4860)

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**Author:** [@coster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/coster)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [16 November 2018 06:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lost-connection-to-server-on-ubuntu/4860 "2018-11-16T06:13:33Z")

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Hallo, installed node-red on a fresh ubuntu 18.04 system: sudo npm install -g --unsafe-perm node-red after starting it, I got the error: "Lost connection to server, reconnecting in ..." In Javascript console: red.m…

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## [Help publishing a flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-publishing-a-flow/4864)

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**Author:** [@ampherion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ampherion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2018 22:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-publishing-a-flow/4864 "2018-11-15T22:57:37Z")

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I'm having an issue publishing a new flow. When I click on the the "create flow" button I get a spinning wheel icon for 2 seconds or so and then no other feedback. The flow doesn't publish to my gist or appear in the l…

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## [Node-red helm chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-helm-chart/3784)

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**Author:** [@billimek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/billimek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2018 21:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-helm-chart/3784 "2018-11-15T21:02:56Z")

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I've created a kubernetes 'helm chart' for node-red based on the official node-red docker image, and intend to submit for inclusion to the official charts repo. Any feedback or suggestions for this chart would be most we…

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## [Unable to install node-red-admin](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-node-red-admin/4845)

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**Author:** [@jfehl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jfehl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2018 18:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-node-red-admin/4845 "2018-11-15T18:55:36Z")

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I am trying to npm install -g node-red-admin but getting many errors and warnings. I am trying to install so I can run node-red-admin hash-pw Console log below: node-red-admin error.txt (2.8 KB)

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## [Flow context question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-context-question/4909)

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**Author:** [@JayDickson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JayDickson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2018 18:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-context-question/4909 "2018-11-15T18:21:05Z")

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Is it possible to get the contents of a flow context entry without hard-coding the name? For example: In one function I am doing a flow.set(name, {fields}); to populate a long list of flow variables with an object contai…

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## [Projects: problem pushing to multiple remotes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/projects-problem-pushing-to-multiple-remotes/4898)

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**Author:** [@nlecaude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nlecaude)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 November 2018 16:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/projects-problem-pushing-to-multiple-remotes/4898 "2018-11-15T16:31:04Z")

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I'm testing the projects feature and can't seem to do what I want: I'm cloning a private repo from BitBucket that is setup with a read-only deploy key. The goal is to pull via ssh (no password required) and push via ht…

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