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## [RBE (filter) node persistent - or not?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rbe-filter-node-persistent-or-not/101498)

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**Author:** [@tinbert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tinbert)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 July 2026 16:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rbe-filter-node-persistent-or-not/101498 "2026-07-20T16:19:53Z")

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In my three installations of Node-RED the rbe node behaves differently. These are v4.1.11, v.4.2 and v5.0.0. On deploy the previous value is stored - or not. Initially I expected that the node does not bother about bein…

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## [Watch node doesn't work when file was modified on NFS volume](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/watch-node-doesnt-work-when-file-was-modified-on-nfs-volume/101483)

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**Author:** [@sidisl16](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sidisl16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 July 2026 15:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/watch-node-doesnt-work-when-file-was-modified-on-nfs-volume/101483 "2026-07-20T15:50:55Z")

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I have hosted Node red in Oracle's OCI container instance, where I have mounted FSS volume(NFS V3), the same volume has been mounted on the OCI VM, when we create edit or delete any file in the mounted path from VM, the …

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## [Uibuilder touching uibuilder/package.json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-touching-uibuilder-package-json/101497)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [20 July 2026 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-touching-uibuilder-package-json/101497 "2026-07-20T10:58:06Z")

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Uibuilder appears to touch uibuilder/package.json each time I restart node-red. Is this necessary? I run a daily incremental backup and because the date has changed it is backed up every day, which is pointless.

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## [Dashboard2 ColorPicker Vuetify - Why the lack of \<script\> magic?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-colorpicker-vuetify-why-the-lack-of-script-magic/101487)

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**Author:** [@MDAR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MDAR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2026 13:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard2-colorpicker-vuetify-why-the-lack-of-script-magic/101487 "2026-07-17T13:30:40Z")

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Hi All I'll be upfront and say that I got very frustrated with DashBoard2 when it came time to migrate colour pickers. The template examples on this page look AMAZING and I was really looking forward to using them Th…

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## [Mind Maps for Busy Minds](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mind-maps-for-busy-minds/101486)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2026 10:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mind-maps-for-busy-minds/101486 "2026-07-17T10:13:55Z")

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Hi There, I've posted before about me creating a Mind Map in Node-RED but not with v5-NR. I've now created a bunch of screen-casts presenting the core features of my mind map. Topics covered: integrating AI into som…

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## [Can't edit ui-group and ui-page names](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-edit-ui-group-and-ui-page-names/101466)

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**Author:** [@olTechie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/olTechie)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2026 12:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-edit-ui-group-and-ui-page-names/101466 "2026-07-16T12:52:01Z")

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NPM 11.16.0 node-Red 5.0.1 I can't edit the ui-group and ui-page names To reproduce: New Flow Install dashboard 2.0 nodes drag a ui button onto the workspace open the button and edit the ui-group properties 6. U…

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## [Call for Papers for Node-RED Con 2026 closes in 15 days — July 31st](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-for-papers-for-node-red-con-2026-closes-in-15-days-july-31st/101481)

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**Author:** [@Yndira-E](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Yndira-E)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2026 10:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-for-papers-for-node-red-con-2026-closes-in-15-days-july-31st/101481 "2026-07-16T10:02:58Z")

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Just a reminder that the Call for Papers for Node-RED Con 2026 closes in 15 days — July 31st. I help coordinate the event, and working with last year's speakers was one of the highlights of my year. The people who showe…

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## [Find+ — advanced search sidebar for the Node-RED editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/find-advanced-search-sidebar-for-the-node-red-editor/101479)

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**Author:** [@CincellaAiazzi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CincellaAiazzi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2026 05:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/find-advanced-search-sidebar-for-the-node-red-editor/101479 "2026-07-16T05:34:35Z")

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Hi all, I use Node-RED extensively for a large personal home-automation project. As the project grew, the limitations of the built-in search became increasingly noticeable. Finding a specific value across many flows, n…

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## [Error importing a flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-importing-a-flow/101450)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-importing-a-flow/101450 "2026-07-15T20:50:42Z")

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OK, so this code is AI generated so take with a generous pinch of salt. However, on import, it generates a node marked as invalid but with no way to fix the issue! It is the Wait node that has the error. Nothing is show…

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## [Anyone using @objectif-lune/node-red-contrib-ftp?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-using-objectif-lune-node-red-contrib-ftp/101420)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-using-objectif-lune-node-red-contrib-ftp/101420 "2026-07-15T10:15:41Z")

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I was looking for a replacement for the node-red-contrib-ftp as I cannot get the LIST functionality to work correctly - it always returns an empty array. However, PUT operations work correctly. In LIST, I pass in the pat…

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## [Dashboard Edit does not pop up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-edit-does-not-pop-up/101440)

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**Author:** [@duaw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duaw)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 07:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-edit-does-not-pop-up/101440 "2026-07-15T07:54:18Z")

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Dear all! When I click on the area to show the dashboard editing palette … it does not appear Not shown, not selected from NR . (Therefore, I put it under category General). Everthing else does appear properly. Cli…

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## [Hide long wires links in your flow to avoid cluttering](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-long-wires-links-in-your-flow-to-avoid-cluttering/101448)

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**Author:** [@Robert0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robert0)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 22:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-long-wires-links-in-your-flow-to-avoid-cluttering/101448 "2026-07-14T22:36:26Z")

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New plugin: node-red-contrib-short-circuit Hi all, I made a small editor plugin called node-red-contrib-short-circuit. It hides very long wires in the editor and replaces them with short endpoints, which helps keep lar…

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## [React dashboard now have docs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/react-dashboard-now-have-docs/101475)

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**Author:** [@Aaqu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aaqu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/react-dashboard-now-have-docs/101475 "2026-07-14T20:27:35Z")

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hi, I added documentation for fromcubes-portal-react — step-by-step guide with screenshots, from install to a live react dashboard:

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## [How to rate limit messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-rate-limit-messages/101473)

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**Author:** [@NodyRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodyRed)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 18:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-rate-limit-messages/101473 "2026-07-14T18:12:57Z")

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With the delay node I can set it to rate limit messages, but the behavior is different from what I expect. Setting: 60msg/h, this means 1 msg/min, delete intermediate messages If I have a message and another message 2 …

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## [Flow Programming UI, how to keep Groups Collapsed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-programming-ui-how-to-keep-groups-collapsed/101471)

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**Author:** [@bigMoose](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bigMoose)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-programming-ui-how-to-keep-groups-collapsed/101471 "2026-07-14T14:32:36Z")

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As my program has grown, I collapse individual groups in the right sidebar in the Flow Programming UI, but when I "Deploy" They revert back to one widgit per line. Is there a way to keep the right sidebar groups collap…

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## [Disable storeOutMessages and resendOnRefresh in Dashboard 2.0 Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-storeoutmessages-and-resendonrefresh-in-dashboard-2-0-template/101464)

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**Author:** [@hipatel93](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hipatel93)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 08:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-storeoutmessages-and-resendonrefresh-in-dashboard-2-0-template/101464 "2026-07-14T08:49:23Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the Dashboard 2.0 ui-template node. At the moment, whenever I need to disable storeOutMessages and resendOnRefresh, I have to edit the flow's .json file manually: storeOutMess…

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## [We have http-request, tcp-request, serial-request - any objections to an mqtt-request?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-have-http-request-tcp-request-serial-request-any-objections-to-an-mqtt-request/101413)

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**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 07:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-have-http-request-tcp-request-serial-request-any-objections-to-an-mqtt-request/101413 "2026-07-14T07:04:25Z")

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MQTT v5 added first-class request/response support (Response Topic + Correlation Data properties), but today doing an MQTT request in Node-RED means hand-rolling it: publish on one topic, subscribe on another, generate a…

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## [Background colour css syntax for a disabled node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-colour-css-syntax-for-a-disabled-node/101465)

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**Author:** [@Lapgoch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lapgoch)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2026 21:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/background-colour-css-syntax-for-a-disabled-node/101465 "2026-07-13T21:03:12Z")

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Hi. I cant figure out the correct syntax to change the background colour of a template button node when it is disabled. I can change its properties when it is enabled. Attached is my CSS code for the button. Is it po…

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-dashboard2-go2rtc-camera-viewer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-dashboard2-go2rtc-camera-viewer/101469)

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**Author:** [@przemekacx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/przemekacx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2026 20:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-dashboard2-go2rtc-camera-viewer/101469 "2026-07-13T20:35:38Z")

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Hi everyone, I wanted a simple, low-latency live camera viewer for FlowFuse Dashboard 2. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I built one based on go2rtc/WebRTC. Features: Low-latency WebRTC Standalone …

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## [4.1.11 install question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/4-1-11-install-question/101444)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2026 16:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/4-1-11-install-question/101444 "2026-07-13T16:51:08Z")

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Sorry, but I'm wanting to stick to the 4 series as most of my existing Pies are OLD and I don't want to update to the latest release if it is 64 bit and they aren't. Yes, this is a new Pi (5 with 8GB ram) but...... To …

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## [Folder Structured Flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/folder-structured-flows/101430)

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**Author:** [@Robert0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robert0)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2026 12:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/folder-structured-flows/101430 "2026-07-13T12:29:08Z")

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Hi everyone, I have seen quite a few comments about Node-RED’s flat flow structure, and for larger projects I personally find it frustrating to scroll through endless flows. I am working on a plugin that adds some stru…

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## [Editing flow or node window has a queue?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editing-flow-or-node-window-has-a-queue/101462)

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**Author:** [@Robert0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robert0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2026 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/editing-flow-or-node-window-has-a-queue/101462 "2026-07-13T10:31:39Z")

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Whenever you select a flow or node in the explorer, it opens an edit window. Is it a feature that the edit window queues up follow up edits? Just a question

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## [Downloads folder organiser](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloads-folder-organiser/101460)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [12 July 2026 21:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/downloads-folder-organiser/101460 "2026-07-12T21:11:56Z")

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My Sunday afternoon project. I imagine that many people have the same problem I do. On my daily-driver Windows PC, tons of stuff gets dumped into the Downloads folder and it can become a bit crazy after a while. I've s…

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## [Looking for feedback — features you'd want in a Node-RED Protocol Inspector plugin](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-feedback-features-youd-want-in-a-node-red-protocol-inspector-plugin/101443)

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**Author:** [@lizzardguki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lizzardguki)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 July 2026 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-feedback-features-youd-want-in-a-node-red-protocol-inspector-plugin/101443 "2026-07-12T16:20:12Z")

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Hi all, I am building a sidebar plugin for Node-RED called node-red-contrib-protocol-inspector — a DevTools Network-tab-style inspector that captures and displays HTTP, MQTT, and WebSocket traffic flowing through your f…

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## [My flows disappears and is remplaced by another one without any action on my part](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-flows-disappears-and-is-remplaced-by-another-one-without-any-action-on-my-part/101452)

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**Author:** [@Patrice](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Patrice)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [12 July 2026 15:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/my-flows-disappears-and-is-remplaced-by-another-one-without-any-action-on-my-part/101452 "2026-07-12T15:57:29Z")

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Hello, I’ve been using Node-RED to control my alarm system for a few years without any issues—until a few months ago, when I started regularly losing the dashboard. Let me explain: when the problem occurred, I checked …

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## [Call for papers - nrcon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-for-papers-nrcon/101437)

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**Author:** [@manny-est](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manny-est)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 July 2026 08:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-for-papers-nrcon/101437 "2026-07-12T08:14:12Z")

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Is anyone else having issues logging into Papercall? I was thinking of submitting a paper for NR Con 2026, but Microsoft, Github, and Google logins don't seem to work. Papercalls support does not seem to respond either. …

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## [Node Red update failure (to v5.0.0) using script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-update-failure-to-v5-0-0-using-script/101309)

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**Author:** [@StrongTown](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/StrongTown)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [11 July 2026 23:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-update-failure-to-v5-0-0-using-script/101309 "2026-07-11T23:17:56Z")

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I was running a version of NR just previous to this v5.0.0 upgrade. I used the following script to update Node Red: bash \<(curl -sL https://github.com/node-red/linux-installers/releases/latest/download/install-update-n…

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## [Node-RED Quick Link Plugin - Less Dragging, Less Wiring](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-quick-link-plugin-less-dragging-less-wiring/101446)

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**Author:** [@Robert0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robert0)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [11 July 2026 14:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-quick-link-plugin-less-dragging-less-wiring/101446 "2026-07-11T14:07:45Z")

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Node-RED Quick Link Plugin Links are pretty important in almost every Node-RED project. You use them to connect different flows, clean up large workspaces, and avoid having wires crossing all over the place. I made a sm…

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## [Anyone here gotthe RasPi AI Hat2+?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-gotthe-raspi-ai-hat2/101442)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 July 2026 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-gotthe-raspi-ai-hat2/101442 "2026-07-10T19:13:58Z")

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(Gotta ask somewhere.) Background: I have one and just go it working. But it uses docker (I never have and am new to it). You have to wait a few minutes for the docker to start. I'm wanting to get some code to detec…

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## [Node-red served URL list](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-served-url-list/101445)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 July 2026 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-served-url-list/101445 "2026-07-10T16:09:08Z")

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I recently rediscovered node-red-contrib-web-worldmap installed on one of my Pies, and it has the worldmap example flows. This means that there's a bunch of maps available at URLs such as 192.168.1.27:1880/basicmap, 192…

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