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## [Node-red control mplayer on windows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-control-mplayer-on-windows/81876)

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**Author:** [@xiaoqiao](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xiaoqiao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 12:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-control-mplayer-on-windows/81876 "2023-10-09T12:03:19Z")

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Hello, I saved several music(mp3 format) on my windows PC, and install node-red on this windows PC, I want use node-red to control mplayer to play the music I want, does any body have this kind of experience, and if this…

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## [My node-red-contrib-opcua client is showing invalid endpoint, check that server has security policy # None](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-node-red-contrib-opcua-client-is-showing-invalid-endpoint-check-that-server-has-security-policy-none/81901)

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**Author:** [@ice\_soul](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ice_soul)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 October 2023 05:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-node-red-contrib-opcua-client-is-showing-invalid-endpoint-check-that-server-has-security-policy-none/81901 "2023-10-10T05:48:52Z")

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I tried to use the OPCUA client of ThingsGateway to test that it can connect to Kepserver EX6 successfully, but the node-red opcua client of 0.2.315 version can't do that, I don't set any security strategies, anyone who …

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## [RS485 don´t reconnect after failure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rs485-don-t-reconnect-after-failure/81854)

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**Author:** [@Becker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Becker)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [10 October 2023 05:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rs485-don-t-reconnect-after-failure/81854 "2023-10-10T05:38:15Z")

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Hi, I got a big problem, till a few days ago I used a RPi4 to query 3 EASTRON SDM72v2 with a DSD TECH SH-U11F, this works for years without problems. Now I changed the RPi4 to a RPi2 - fresh install - same flow. Every …

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## [Reporting with Nodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reporting-with-nodered/81788)

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**Author:** [@en-andreea-anastases](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/en-andreea-anastases)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 21:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reporting-with-nodered/81788 "2023-10-09T21:57:03Z")

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I would like to collect some data from nodered flows. One type of data is the flow starting and finishing. I'd mention that I'd like to collect my data in Azure ApplicationInsights - but maybe this is not that importan…

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## [Nodered - status (executing flows)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-status-executing-flows/81890)

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**Author:** [@en-andreea-anastases](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/en-andreea-anastases)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 21:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-status-executing-flows/81890 "2023-10-09T21:37:03Z")

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Hi, Is there a way to get the list of currently executing flows (maybe even some history)? I am still trying to build some reporting around this information. we are using nodered as a low-code/visual programming platfo…

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## [Send a http request to the client using the switch/clicking the button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-http-request-to-the-client-using-the-switch-clicking-the-button/81864)

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**Author:** [@Florian\_De](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Florian_De)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 21:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-http-request-to-the-client-using-the-switch-clicking-the-button/81864 "2023-10-09T21:07:51Z")

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Hi everyone, unfortunatelly I could not find the solution to this via the search and I am too much of a newbie to adjust solutions that might go the same direction. I use Fully Kiosk Browser to display my dashboard on …

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## [Topic filter and block](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/topic-filter-and-block/81868)

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**Author:** [@Danman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Danman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 20:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/topic-filter-and-block/81868 "2023-10-09T20:29:12Z")

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Hi all wondering if someone could help me, i have 2 input topics t3 and t1 and would like to pass t3 through unless t1 is present then pass that payload value through instead, like a logic gate, but instead of true fals…

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## [Settings file path change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/settings-file-path-change/81883)

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**Author:** [@LucasPeluso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucasPeluso)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/settings-file-path-change/81883 "2023-10-09T16:44:32Z")

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Hi, I need to change the setttings.js path. Is this posiblle? Thanks, Lucas

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## [Debug msg - but which tab?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-msg-but-which-tab/81858)

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**Author:** [@StrongTown](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/StrongTown)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 16:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-msg-but-which-tab/81858 "2023-10-09T16:41:27Z")

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I have searched this but not found any helpful items. I have a fairly extensive (large) NR program running various things for my home control. There are 18 tabs and a significant amount of JS code. The flows\_xxxxxxxxxx…

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## [Can a custom node have a function as a property?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-a-custom-node-have-a-function-as-a-property/81888)

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**Author:** [@nsv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nsv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 16:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-a-custom-node-have-a-function-as-a-property/81888 "2023-10-09T16:37:53Z")

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Context: I have a custom node currently in use that allows for a selection to be made in the config panel via drop down which is a dynamic list of end points. Current behavior is on selection, the endpoint is accessed a…

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## [Unified-RED not working - MongooseError](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unified-red-not-working-mongooseerror/81878)

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**Author:** [@aziz.ham](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aziz.ham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unified-red-not-working-mongooseerror/81878 "2023-10-09T15:44:34Z")

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when i open node red give a problem "MongooseError" how to solve it this problem start after I installed Unified-RED Dashboard. i delete the Unified-RED Dashboard folder from node-module folder it start working

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## [WEB UI with Scenes v.1.3.1 Update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-ui-with-scenes-v-1-3-1-update/81886)

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**Author:** [@CONNECT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CONNECT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 14:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-ui-with-scenes-v-1-3-1-update/81886 "2023-10-09T14:20:43Z")

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New web UI update, added scenes, improved graphics, scenes are controlled by a node and synchronized with mobile applications Demo Web UI http://smarthome.yoctoconnect.com:9139 Login: demo Password: demo

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## [Error handling for node-red-contrib-unifi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-handling-for-node-red-contrib-unifi/81885)

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**Author:** [@ddb157](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ddb157)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-handling-for-node-red-contrib-unifi/81885 "2023-10-09T14:08:50Z")

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Thank you for the great node. It has added a ton of functionality for my smart home triggers. Last night, my unifi controller went down and node red was unable to retrieve data. How can I create a trigger when the nod…

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## [Buttons to change Grafana Time Range](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-to-change-grafana-time-range/80924)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 August 2023 12:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-to-change-grafana-time-range/80924 "2023-08-31T12:37:18Z")

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Hey All, I've got Grafana and Influxdb set up and running. My current graphs show 1 day, 7 days, or whatever. I'd like to be able to access historical data without making a new dashboard in Grafana. I've seen example…

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## [Messages passing through flow Unaffected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-passing-through-flow-unaffected/81874)

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**Author:** [@iainharvey42](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iainharvey42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/messages-passing-through-flow-unaffected/81874 "2023-10-09T08:52:07Z")

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I have a slide potentiometer connected over a network connection, sadly it only gives out a value randomly (though in order...) between 0 and 1000. I want to turn this so it is a linear count from 0 to 100 as integers. I…

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## [UIBUILDER v6.6 beta progress: NEW built-in web component to display and monitor uibuilder variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-built-in-web-component-to-display-and-monitor-uibuilder-variables/81866)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 07:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-built-in-web-component-to-display-and-monitor-uibuilder-variables/81866 "2023-10-09T07:49:37Z")

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Just pushed some new updates and new features to the v6.6.0 GitHub branch. The most exciting feature added this time is a new web component. You can add something like \<uib-var variable="myvar"\>\</uib-var\> to your HTML (…

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## [Using Array input to a Template node to generate a JSON formatted message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-array-input-to-a-template-node-to-generate-a-json-formatted-message/81836)

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**Author:** [@akd02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akd02)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 06:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-array-input-to-a-template-node-to-generate-a-json-formatted-message/81836 "2023-10-09T06:42:49Z")

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Hi Community, i am stuck on this. i have a payload in a form of an array of objects i want to feed that into a template node to get a JSON formatted output i am using the {{#paylaod}} & {{/payload}} inside the t…

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## [Introducing Node-RED-Matter: Create Virtual Devices with Ease for the Matter Protocol!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-matter-create-virtual-devices-with-ease-for-the-matter-protocol/80860)

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**Author:** [@FezVrasta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FezVrasta)\
**Replies:** 109\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 18:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-matter-create-virtual-devices-with-ease-for-the-matter-protocol/80860 "2023-10-08T18:44:07Z")

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:electric\_plug: Hey there! I wanted to share my latest project with you called Node-RED-Matter. :hourglass: TL;DR — Custom nodes that let you create Matter devices on Node-RED and pair them with Apple Home, Google Home,…

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## [Can't fetch NR\_NODE\_ID env in template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-fetch-nr-node-id-env-in-template-node/81857)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 17:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-fetch-nr-node-id-env-in-template-node/81857 "2023-10-08T17:53:03Z")

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According to the Node-RED documentation you can access the NR\_NODE\_ID in a template node in version 3.0 or higher. I am running 3.1.0 and using the syntax in the documentation I am not able to fetch the env variable \[…

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## [Mopeka Pro Propane Sensor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mopeka-pro-propane-sensor/81856)

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**Author:** [@HemiJeepster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HemiJeepster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mopeka-pro-propane-sensor/81856 "2023-10-08T16:26:18Z")

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How can I connect a Mopeka pro propane sensor to Node-red running on a Rpi4? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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## [Node Red CSS class](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-css-class/81859)

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**Author:** [@telescopio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/telescopio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-css-class/81859 "2023-10-08T16:20:49Z")

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Need some help. I have some graphs in my Dashboard that I would like to change the color of the text name with a CSS command per graph. I need to know what I need to add as a CSS under class.

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## [UIBUILDER v6.6 beta progress: New landing page for the docs - feedback wanted](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-landing-page-for-the-docs-feedback-wanted/81427)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v6-6-beta-progress-new-landing-page-for-the-docs-feedback-wanted/81427 "2023-10-08T15:15:12Z")

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Hi all, In a fit of "creativity" (:cough:), I decided that the landing page for the docs needed a bit of snazing up. It has been pushed to the v6.6.0 branch so you can play with it if you like. Still a bit boring b…

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## [Sqlite UPDATE statement problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-update-statement-problem/81850)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 14:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-update-statement-problem/81850 "2023-10-08T14:13:38Z")

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Hello all. I have problem with UPDATE statement in SQLITE node ... This script in function node follows SELECT : var sel\_song1 = flow.get("song\_select1");// ID autoincrement value for identify var sel\_new1 = flow.get("…

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## [IR Flame sensor for Pilot Flame](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-flame-sensor-for-pilot-flame/81816)

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**Author:** [@HemiJeepster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HemiJeepster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-flame-sensor-for-pilot-flame/81816 "2023-10-08T10:56:30Z")

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I am new to using node-red, but slowly figuring it out. I am trying to set up an IR flame sensor to a pilot flame on a propane fridge with a buzzer that would be activated if the flame goes out. I am running Rpi4 with N…

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## [New version of ESPHome: Includes wireguard VPN, Tuya support and more](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-version-of-esphome-includes-wireguard-vpn-tuya-support-and-more/81678)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2023 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-version-of-esphome-includes-wireguard-vpn-tuya-support-and-more/81678 "2023-10-08T09:13:32Z")

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Thought some people might be interested in this. I've been using ESPHome without Home Assistant for some while now. It is robust, reliable and very flexible. Love that I can have common configs and combine them for diffe…

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## [Pass string to IFTTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-string-to-ifttt/81849)

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**Author:** [@eerke2021](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eerke2021)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 20:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pass-string-to-ifttt/81849 "2023-10-07T20:47:26Z")

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Is there a way to pass a string to IFTTT notifications? I’ve tried node-red-contrib-ifttt but there doesn’t seem to be an option. I can get a notification fine but I’m guessing I need to convert the String to a JSON obj…

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## [Text input node - bigger font](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-node-bigger-font/81746)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 18:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/text-input-node-bigger-font/81746 "2023-10-07T18:58:25Z")

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Hi all. So, may be I am stupid, but google cannot help me with this. Is there a possibility to enlarge a text in Text input node (UI) of dashboard ? Many thanks for quick answer. Bobo

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## [Connection problem with palette in Docker node-red container](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-problem-with-palette-in-docker-node-red-container/81847)

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**Author:** [@yogy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yogy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-problem-with-palette-in-docker-node-red-container/81847 "2023-10-07T17:24:40Z")

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Setup a clean raspberry4 Installed docker Created a node-red container with docker compose Node-red runs fine in the container Trying to use palette to install some nodes. Get the following error after clicking mana…

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## [Off topic - how do I change the theme here from LIGHT to DARK?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/off-topic-how-do-i-change-the-theme-here-from-light-to-dark/81841)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 07:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/off-topic-how-do-i-change-the-theme-here-from-light-to-dark/81841 "2023-10-07T07:05:05Z")

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(Sorry) I've forgotten how it is done. Someone - please.

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## [Unexpected Node Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unexpected-node-error/81820)

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**Author:** [@pacmanmt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pacmanmt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2023 07:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unexpected-node-error/81820 "2023-10-07T07:01:26Z")

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Hi all, I am getting the following error into the syslog of the raspi where nodered is running. It is suggested to report the error on github, but before thronging there, I would like to ask here: Oct 05 08:17:34 houst…

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