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## [🌐 Offline Mobile web apps](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-mobile-web-apps/100238)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2026 13:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-mobile-web-apps/100238 "2026-01-26T13:19:53Z")

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Oh boy, I was really triggered me with this thread! :rofl: So I decided to have another go at doing an offline capable mobile web app using UIBUILDER. But this time, instead of trying to do the horrible, complex mani…

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## [How "difficult" is it to install NR on an Android phone?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-install-nr-on-an-android-phone/100234)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2026 10:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-install-nr-on-an-android-phone/100234 "2026-01-26T10:47:16Z")

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(Ok, I have been offered this topic) Android V14. That thread I mentioned shows how to install it, but I am missing something. To me, I would need CLI access at/in/to the phone. That's beyond me. (Maybe not for thi…

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## [Introducing node-red-contrib-alarm-ultimate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-contrib-alarm-ultimate/100244)

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**Author:** [@Supergiovane](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Supergiovane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2026 07:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-contrib-alarm-ultimate/100244 "2026-01-26T07:39:05Z")

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A new alarm node for Node-Red, with web app compatible with the new dashboard v2. It's directly compatible with node-red-controb-knx-ultimate and hikvision-ultimate AX Pro. It's still in BETA but fully functional.

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## [External libraries in a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/external-libraries-in-a-function-node/100243)

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**Author:** [@vico](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2026 00:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/external-libraries-in-a-function-node/100243 "2026-01-26T00:48:02Z")

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I set up a couple of RSS feeds to post in my Discord server (yeah, after all those years i figured out how to do it finally), but one of them output HTML on its article.description property. When i was forwarding that t…

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## [How to convert working curl command to NR http request node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-working-curl-command-to-nr-http-request-node/100241)

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**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 January 2026 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-working-curl-command-to-nr-http-request-node/100241 "2026-01-25T19:12:25Z")

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The following curl command works... curl -H "BOND-Token: 082b428c38fb7b47" -X PUT -i http://192.168.1.10/v2/devices/67ea44a0/actions/ToggleLight -d "{}" But I am missing something when I convert this to a NR http reque…

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## [More AI build fun - creating a page from a functional specification](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-ai-build-fun-creating-a-page-from-a-functional-specification/100186)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 22:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-ai-build-fun-creating-a-page-from-a-functional-specification/100186 "2026-01-24T22:59:44Z")

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So in today's test of AI, I thought that I would step things up. Normally, I ask GitHub Copilot to do specific tasks, changes, etc. But this time, I wanted to see how easy it might be to create a "Functional Specificatio…

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## [Using Home assistant's input\_number in a "change node" to send data to "hourglass node"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-home-assistants-input-number-in-a-change-node-to-send-data-to-hourglass-node/100227)

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**Author:** [@hansjeu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hansjeu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 19:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-home-assistants-input-number-in-a-change-node-to-send-data-to-hourglass-node/100227 "2026-01-24T19:03:47Z")

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I have a question about the "change node" module fron node red in Home Assistant. Is it possible to call an input\_number? I use "change node" to send data to the "hourglass node." I have an input\_number where I enter …

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## [Problem with Remote Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-remote-red/100232)

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**Author:** [@RotoruaPete](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RotoruaPete)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 16:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-remote-red/100232 "2026-01-24T16:34:14Z")

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I have ported my remote red application to another computer. It runs perfectly after a few little updates. However I have a problem. My remote-access node says "Configuration Incomplete". There isn't actually much t…

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## [Marstek Venus Ui](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/marstek-venus-ui/100235)

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**Author:** [@hansvanlin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hansvanlin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 11:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/marstek-venus-ui/100235 "2026-01-24T11:39:21Z")

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Hi, I just wanted to share this node-red script for controlling a Marstek Venus battery via modbus tcp.

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## [Issue facing connection with node-red-contrib-s7 node while connecting siemens s7 200 plc](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-facing-connection-with-node-red-contrib-s7-node-while-connecting-siemens-s7-200-plc/100233)

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**Author:** [@Nilava1992](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nilava1992)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 09:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-facing-connection-with-node-red-contrib-s7-node-while-connecting-siemens-s7-200-plc/100233 "2026-01-24T09:03:44Z")

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Hi, I’m facing a strange issue in Node-RED related to Siemens S7-200 communication. I have an existing Node-RED flow with S7 nodes that connects properly to a Siemens S7-200 PLC. As long as I don’t modify the flow, the…

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## [Door logic problem I can't quite wrap my head around](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-logic-problem-i-cant-quite-wrap-my-head-around/100230)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 04:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-logic-problem-i-cant-quite-wrap-my-head-around/100230 "2026-01-24T04:47:02Z")

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I have a door. When the door is closed let's call that the start position. When the door is full open I want to send a signal, let's call it true, once and only once until the door fully closes again. Then when the door …

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## [Function nodes - How to reuse JS functions in my functions?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-how-to-reuse-js-functions-in-my-functions/100202)

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**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 00:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-how-to-reuse-js-functions-in-my-functions/100202 "2026-01-24T00:25:16Z")

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Hi everyone, I wanted to ask about your way of working when using function nodes. I usually code in function nodes, and since they're JavaScript, I use functions inside the function node. The problem I'm facing is that …

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## [Searching for used subflows - help!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-for-used-subflows-help/100224)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2026 21:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-for-used-subflows-help/100224 "2026-01-23T21:04:02Z")

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(Yeah, I'm a subflow person) I have a few machines and am pathetic at keeping the subflows up to date on all machines. I know I have been here before, but this wasn't resolved and I've been bitten agin by the same prob…

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## [Link Call without timeout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-without-timeout/100226)

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**Author:** [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2026 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-without-timeout/100226 "2026-01-23T16:22:11Z")

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Per this post - Can the above be implemented to increase the usefulness of link call nodes. I think it would be a nice additional option.

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## [Trouble filtering key/value from MQTT message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-filtering-key-value-from-mqtt-message/100201)

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**Author:** [@mprice58](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mprice58)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2026 09:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-filtering-key-value-from-mqtt-message/100201 "2026-01-23T09:22:13Z")

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I have a RF433 fan that I am trying to integrate with Home Assistant using a modified Sonoff RF-Bridge with Tasmota and Portisch firmware. I want to be able to detect when a button on the remote is pressed to be able to…

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## [Understanding CSS Layout Principles](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-css-layout-principles/100222)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 22:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-css-layout-principles/100222 "2026-01-22T22:38:53Z")

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Some folk may find this useful:

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## [RGB Cube using WS2812 5050 LEDs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rgb-cube-using-ws2812-5050-leds/100148)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 18:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rgb-cube-using-ws2812-5050-leds/100148 "2026-01-22T18:43:37Z")

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OMG - just seen these 8 by 8 WS2812 RGB 5050 LEDs sheets on AE for £0.76 or $1 USD. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009659290651.html If I bought 5 of those sheets I could construct a cube that I could control from…

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## [\[uibuilder:runtimeSetup\] Master .config folder copy ERROR,](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-runtimesetup-master-config-folder-copy-error/100210)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 11:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-runtimesetup-master-config-folder-copy-error/100210 "2026-01-22T11:24:50Z")

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21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Welcome to Node-RED =================== 21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v4.1.2 21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Node.js version: v24.12.0 21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Windows\_NT 10.0.26200 x64…

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## [How to do Black Box UI Testing of Nodes?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-do-black-box-ui-testing-of-nodes/100212)

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**Author:** [@Chris927](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chris927)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 11:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-do-black-box-ui-testing-of-nodes/100212 "2026-01-22T11:20:18Z")

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In node-red-contrib-victron we have non-trivial javascript logic in the node's html, e.g. here. To avoid bugs and regressions, we want to add automated tests for such logic. How to approach this? I would like to avoi…

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## [Backup Script Not Working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-script-not-working/100189)

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**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 10:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-script-not-working/100189 "2026-01-22T10:53:57Z")

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Hi, I am trying to get a usb stick to backup my none red folder .node-red , but my script doesn't work saying that it can't create folder permission denied, I know it is a permissions problem can anyone help please ? Th…

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## [HTML in ui-template via message?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-in-ui-template-via-message/100215)

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**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 10:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-in-ui-template-via-message/100215 "2026-01-22T10:00:15Z")

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If I have the following in a ui-template... \<template\> \<div\> \<p\>{{ msg.log }}\</p\> \</div\> \</template\> and msg.log = "1\<br\>2\<br\>3" I get... 1\<br\>2\<br\>3 via the template view in dashboard, not... 1 2 3…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 ui-chart, prevent line color changes for certain data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-chart-prevent-line-color-changes-for-certain-data/100214)

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**Author:** [@Sergii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sergii)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 08:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-chart-prevent-line-color-changes-for-certain-data/100214 "2026-01-22T08:14:56Z")

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I have some data. For example, it's the temperatures of cold and hot water. I wanted to plot a temperature graph with two lines. Cold temperature water - blue line. Hot water - red line. I did it this way: \[{"id":"602a…

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## [Anyone have an example of a scrolling text box using the new dashboard 2.0?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-have-an-example-of-a-scrolling-text-box-using-the-new-dashboard-2-0/100052)

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**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 06:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-have-an-example-of-a-scrolling-text-box-using-the-new-dashboard-2-0/100052 "2026-01-22T06:34:22Z")

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Anyone have an example of a scrolling text box using the new dashboard 2.0? If memory serves, I recall there was a discussion on using a ring-buffer to scroll a multiple line text box? Or was it a template? But that e…

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## [Dashboard 2.0... Displaying multiple line text oddly?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-displaying-multiple-line-text-oddly/100198)

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**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 00:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-displaying-multiple-line-text-oddly/100198 "2026-01-22T00:49:47Z")

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If I set a ui-text node to word wrap, and I set it size to 1x5 (i.e. multiple lines deep, or height), and I separate lines via HTML breaks, i.e. "\<br\>" as the line delimiter, I get: 1 2 When I expect: 1 2 3 4 5 The …

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## [JavaScript Concepts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-concepts/100206)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2026 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-concepts/100206 "2026-01-21T13:51:05Z")

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This is a rather useful summary of key JavaScript concepts. A great resource for both fundamental learning and knowledge refreshment.

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## [Configuring SSO for the Node-RED Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuring-sso-for-the-node-red-dashboard/100203)

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**Author:** [@ajyghosh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajyghosh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2026 12:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuring-sso-for-the-node-red-dashboard/100203 "2026-01-21T12:34:17Z")

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Hello colleagues - I was trying to implement SSO for my Node-RED instances. I was able to enable SSO for the editor, but not for the dashboard. Is there a way to set up SSO for the dashboard as well?

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## [Missing nodes for @ng-galien/node-red-pulsar and the example](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-nodes-for-ng-galien-node-red-pulsar-and-the-example/100200)

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**Author:** [@koaiwi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/koaiwi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2026 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-nodes-for-ng-galien-node-red-pulsar-and-the-example/100200 "2026-01-21T10:11:41Z")

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I'm not seeing how and where to configure the pulsar client and the pulsar authentication nodes. I can see where the pulsar schema is maintained. The example has a "pulsar standalone" node which I can't see. When import…

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## [Node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator and icon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator-and-icon/100176)

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**Author:** [@SergioRT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SergioRT)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2026 08:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator-and-icon/100176 "2026-01-21T08:09:13Z")

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Hello I am using node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator v0.8.2 with nodered v4.1.0 I would like to add an icon in the first column of each row Here is the configuration { "height": 200, "layout": "fitColumns", "col…

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## [How to run a python script that is on my windows machine in NODE RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-a-python-script-that-is-on-my-windows-machine-in-node-red/100193)

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**Author:** [@joualm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joualm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2026 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-a-python-script-that-is-on-my-windows-machine-in-node-red/100193 "2026-01-20T10:54:56Z")

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I have a python script that uses some libraries that works only on windows ! I tried invoking this script from node red but it isn't recognized ! If anyone Has solved this problem before , i would be grateful ! thank y…

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## [Debug info Stopped Working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-info-stopped-working/100194)

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**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2026 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-info-stopped-working/100194 "2026-01-20T09:00:36Z")

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Hi, while trying to create a backup process for node red on my raspberry pi & firefox I noticed there was some updates, I installed the updates and now if I use any Debug nodes I don't get anything in the debug window, c…

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