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## [Align two charts perfectly?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/align-two-charts-perfectly/100373)

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**Author:** [@metawops](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/metawops)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2026 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/align-two-charts-perfectly/100373 "2026-02-16T13:53:19Z")

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How can I make the y-axes of the two charts perfectly align vertically, so that both x-axes' markings are aligned perfectly? The y-axes positions (meaning: the vertical lines at the leftmost x value which is identica…

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-contrib-sfcored](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-sfcored/100350)

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**Author:** [@timesong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/timesong)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2026 16:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-sfcored/100350 "2026-02-15T16:01:56Z")

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Hello, I'd like to introduce node-red-contrib-sfcored (node) - Node-RED, a powerful Node-RED module that integrates the SFCoRED™ Industrial Process Engine. This integration brings robust, visual sequence flow control ca…

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## [Tapo P100 smart plug](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-p100-smart-plug/100377)

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**Author:** [@xsilvergs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xsilvergs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2026 14:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-p100-smart-plug/100377 "2026-02-15T14:01:09Z")

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I am trying to use the Tapo P100 library from Almottier while using the node-red-contrib-pythonshell. I am able to turn the Tapo P100 ON and OFF but I don't understand how to read the state of the P100. From p100.getDev…

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## [On linux, node red server access a tty device for no reason](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/on-linux-node-red-server-access-a-tty-device-for-no-reason/100380)

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**Author:** [@phil12345678910](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/phil12345678910)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2026 11:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/on-linux-node-red-server-access-a-tty-device-for-no-reason/100380 "2026-02-15T11:37:19Z")

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Hi, my installed node red server interfere with a /dev/ttyUSB0 device and I dont want that how can I tell nodered server to leave that device alone ? it is a freshly plugged device and I never configured into nodered …

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## [Dashboard 2.0: Layout : Fixed : Am I the only one who struggled with this?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-layout-fixed-am-i-the-only-one-who-struggled-with-this/100369)

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**Author:** [@SuperNinja](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperNinja)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2026 21:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-layout-fixed-am-i-the-only-one-who-struggled-with-this/100369 "2026-02-14T21:38:06Z")

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Like many others, I had to migrate my 1.0 dashboard to 2.0. In Dash 1.0, we had a 1x1 widget with a horizontal size of 48px and a vertical size of 48px, creating a square. This allowed me to find a compromise between PC …

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## [Ui\_number - Dashboard 2.0 - Bug](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-number-dashboard-2-0-bug/100358)

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**Author:** [@Chris378](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chris378)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2026 17:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-number-dashboard-2-0-bug/100358 "2026-02-14T17:14:21Z")

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Hello Community I think I found a bug in this node. When I start the flow and I change the value of the ui\_number node by using the spinner the new value is NOT sent. Only if you confirm by hitting enter for example, its…

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## [Controlling Empty Space](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-empty-space/100247)

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**Author:** [@Aridzki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aridzki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 February 2026 10:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-empty-space/100247 "2026-02-14T10:25:30Z")

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Is there any way to control the empty row in the layout? The height of a given "row" of groups is determined by the tallest group in that row.

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## [Analog sensor -\> ESP Home -\> MQTT -\> Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/analog-sensor-esp-home-mqtt-node-red/100374)

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**Author:** [@Elindo586](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elindo586)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2026 22:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/analog-sensor-esp-home-mqtt-node-red/100374 "2026-02-13T22:28:45Z")

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Hello!!! Would anybody have any experience / recommendation for an I/O device that can handle analog sensors? The setup I would like.. so far I think.. would be kind of like this: Analog sensor -\> I/O device to config…

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## [Getting I/O signals from old machines to communicate with Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-i-o-signals-from-old-machines-to-communicate-with-node-red/100273)

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**Author:** [@Elindo586](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elindo586)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2026 13:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-i-o-signals-from-old-machines-to-communicate-with-node-red/100273 "2026-02-13T13:25:56Z")

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In another post I asked about how to convert different different voltages into useful voltage that can be fed into a rasberrypi gpio's.. Is there anything that could transmit on/off signals via MQTT to use as an I/Os wi…

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## [RPi 3 / 4 - Boot problems with Zigbee Coordinator plugged in](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-3-4-boot-problems-with-zigbee-coordinator-plugged-in/100371)

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**Author:** [@ceysa75](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ceysa75)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2026 07:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-3-4-boot-problems-with-zigbee-coordinator-plugged-in/100371 "2026-02-13T07:26:02Z")

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I have already described my problem in the zigbee2mqtt forum, but there has been no response. So I'm trying here, because I assume that many people here have a similar setup (and in the end it is not a zigbee2mqtt relate…

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## [Flowfuse dashboard issue displaying an image](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-issue-displaying-an-image/100347)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2026 03:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-issue-displaying-an-image/100347 "2026-02-13T03:35:57Z")

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Could someone with more knowledge than myself with using a ui-template to display an image in D2 have a look at this issue please? The guy thinks that it is a bug but I I suspect it is just a matter of knowing how to do…

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## [Struggling with complex logic? Managing Node-RED flows with SFCoRED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/struggling-with-complex-logic-managing-node-red-flows-with-sfcored/100367)

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**Author:** [@timesong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/timesong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 February 2026 11:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/struggling-with-complex-logic-managing-node-red-flows-with-sfcored/100367 "2026-02-12T11:40:14Z")

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Bring IEC 61131-3 & IEC 60848 Standard Sequence Flow Control (SFC) to NodeRed! Bridge the gap between industrial process control and system orchestration in one visual tool.

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## [Mqtt-check node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-check-node/100365)

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**Author:** [@Dimos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dimos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [12 February 2026 11:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-check-node/100365 "2026-02-12T11:12:38Z")

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Goodmorning, I created a simple flow, where I connect to an MQTT Server and read some values. Now I want to add an indicator, where I will check the status of the server every 5 minutes and have it visible on my scree…

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## [Node-Red crashes internally since updated to latest version of Node.JS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-internally-since-updated-to-latest-version-of-node-js/100366)

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**Author:** [@QQ-1978](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/QQ-1978)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 February 2026 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-internally-since-updated-to-latest-version-of-node-js/100366 "2026-02-12T11:05:15Z")

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Hello guys, perhaps you can help me with an issue. We run node-red to simplify company processes with low-code. so far it was working well. Since we updated due to IT-security demands to the latest version of Node.JS …

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## [Midea XYE direct communication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/midea-xye-direct-communication/100276)

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**Author:** [@m\_elias](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/m_elias)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 February 2026 22:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/midea-xye-direct-communication/100276 "2026-02-11T22:34:02Z")

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Greetings! I have spent an ridiculous amount of time getting useable data from my Midea rebranded central-air mini-split air-handler unit (AHU) via its XYE terminal. This project is similar to many others but so far I h…

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## [How i can use (ui-led )node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-i-can-use-ui-led-node/100345)

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**Author:** [@sulaiman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sulaiman)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [11 February 2026 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-i-can-use-ui-led-node/100345 "2026-02-11T18:45:25Z")

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I am using flowfuse dashboard 2 in node red from my SCADA system Just I need help to use (ui-led) as a flashing depending on digital value

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## [Dashboard Grid Breakpoint Config: Reference Docs?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-grid-breakpoint-config-reference-docs/100344)

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**Author:** [@n61ab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/n61ab)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 February 2026 17:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-grid-breakpoint-config-reference-docs/100344 "2026-02-11T17:29:58Z")

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I am transitioning to Dashboard One to Two and leaning about configuring breakpoints for the grid dashboard layout. Through trial and error, I have been able to get the desired result, but…..I still do not understand th…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 4.1.5 available](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-5-available/100361)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 February 2026 17:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-5-available/100361 "2026-02-11T17:21:39Z")

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Node-RED 4.1.5 is now available. This is a maintenance release that updates some of the dependencies to address upstream security issues.

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## [Is multiple node versions usage necessary?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-multiple-node-versions-usage-necessary/100357)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 February 2026 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-multiple-node-versions-usage-necessary/100357 "2026-02-11T14:11:42Z")

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Im wondering if you ever had a situation where you needed to have many versions of the same node in a flow.

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## [Possible to be notified from Dahua intercom to Amazon Echo, talk two way and open the door?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-be-notified-from-dahua-intercom-to-amazon-echo-talk-two-way-and-open-the-door/100331)

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**Author:** [@GiovanniG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GiovanniG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 February 2026 10:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-be-notified-from-dahua-intercom-to-amazon-echo-talk-two-way-and-open-the-door/100331 "2026-02-11T10:14:23Z")

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Hi, much stuff is involved here, get noticed by intercom by CGI commands I don't know if possible, notify Alexa about the incoming call is possible I've read, establish a two way audio can be possible by SIP? I guess.. t…

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## [Downloading a file from dashboard only work if I have the Node-RED editor open in my browser too?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloading-a-file-from-dashboard-only-work-if-i-have-the-node-red-editor-open-in-my-browser-too/100354)

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**Author:** [@dudleyjosh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dudleyjosh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 February 2026 20:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloading-a-file-from-dashboard-only-work-if-i-have-the-node-red-editor-open-in-my-browser-too/100354 "2026-02-10T20:35:28Z")

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Can anyone help me understand why my FlowFuse Dashboard v2 app will only allow me to download a file if I have the Node-RED editor open in the same browser too. If I close the NR editor, nothing happens when I click my d…

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## [Feature request for deleting context and flow data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-for-deleting-context-and-flow-data/100352)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 February 2026 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-for-deleting-context-and-flow-data/100352 "2026-02-10T15:29:33Z")

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Some nodes set context data and some flow data gets set as well. Sometimes I find I need to delete all data and now you have to select each piece and delete. Wouldn't it be nice to delete everything in one go. Thanks

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## [Node.JS require(es-module) for Node-RED v5?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-js-require-es-module-for-node-red-v5/100257)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [10 February 2026 00:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-js-require-es-module-for-node-red-v5/100257 "2026-02-10T00:58:07Z")

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Hi, apologies if this has already been covered and I missed it. I would be absolutely amazing in the v5 release of Node-RED could be linked to node.js v26 as a baseline. Why? Because require(esm) has now landed as live…

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## [Pi life expectancy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-life-expectancy/99366)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 20:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-life-expectancy/99366 "2026-02-09T20:51:47Z")

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Bought a pi4 when they where first available, I'm guessing at least 4 years probably more. It runs, or ran 24/7 flawlessly till about 3 months ago when things went wonky. After troubleshooting off and on i finally came …

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## [\[Announce\] @gemini86/node-red-contrib-chart-image (NEW Chart.js 4.x update)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-gemini86-node-red-contrib-chart-image-new-chart-js-4-x-update/100349)

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**Author:** [@gemini86](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gemini86)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 20:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-gemini86-node-red-contrib-chart-image-new-chart-js-4-x-update/100349 "2026-02-09T20:33:54Z")

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\---NEW UPDATE--- The old node sat stagnant for a while as I struggled to find the time and energy to update it to work with the latest chartjs-node-canvas changes. At the same time, node-canvas could not work on newer v…

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## [Why is close event not fired on disabled node delete?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-close-event-not-fired-on-disabled-node-delete/100317)

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**Author:** [@maurimuchico-work](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maurimuchico-work)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 18:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-close-event-not-fired-on-disabled-node-delete/100317 "2026-02-09T18:33:01Z")

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Hi Node-RED team, good afternoon, I have a question related to the lifecycle of nodes in the context of developing custom nodes with external services. When you delete a node, the flow is as follows: The oneditdelete …

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## [UI-Builder formatting of the output variables (upgrade v3-v5)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-formatting-of-the-output-variables-upgrade-v3-v5/100324)

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**Author:** [@ChrisWeb71](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ChrisWeb71)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-formatting-of-the-output-variables-upgrade-v3-v5/100324 "2026-02-09T10:58:40Z")

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Hi, I'd like to upgrade from UI-Builder version 3.3.1 to UI-Builder version 7.5.0. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble with the formatting. I want the background to change depending on the value of the variable. In versi…

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## [Extracting data from a webpage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extracting-data-from-a-webpage/100334)

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**Author:** [@joey\_ind](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joey_ind)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 10:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extracting-data-from-a-webpage/100334 "2026-02-09T10:14:52Z")

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Hi , I am trying get a cell data from a webpage but gives me an error "Json parse error". { "id": "8021ac643abe9bd7", "type": "inject", "z": "5c0984f6408e957c", "name": "", "…

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## [How to both show a list of files and a \`cat\` of one](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-both-show-a-list-of-files-and-a-cat-of-one/100339)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2026 20:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-both-show-a-list-of-files-and-a-cat-of-one/100339 "2026-02-08T20:57:55Z")

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Sorry folks. The brain is on holiday just now. :wink: I am stuck at the concept stage of the problem. If a machine reboots (monthly) it creates a backup of the log file (and time stamps it at NOW then starts a new l…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 ui-chart - Don't show the Legend](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-chart-dont-show-the-legend/100326)

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**Author:** [@Sergii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sergii)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2026 17:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-chart-dont-show-the-legend/100326 "2026-02-08T17:06:07Z")

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I need to place some lines and other information on a chart that doesn't require a legend to be displayed. For example, these upper and lower limits are two lines. But the legend must be for other lines. Here I would…

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