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## [Is Node-RED 4.1.10 Valid?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-node-red-4-1-10-valid/100989)

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**Author:** [@Buckskin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Buckskin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 May 2026 16:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-node-red-4-1-10-valid/100989 "2026-05-12T16:08:10Z")

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I have just received notification of an update to Node-RED - v1.4.10 but I cannot find any mention of this in the forum. Is it valid?

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## [Error using DOCKER & Rancher Desktop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-using-docker-rancher-desktop/100987)

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**Author:** [@PinPat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PinPat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [12 May 2026 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-using-docker-rancher-desktop/100987 "2026-05-12T15:02:56Z")

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I have just started working with Docker and Rancher Desktop. I have imported my flows from previous window's version. The last time i used the NCD devices were two-three years ago. Now when i am running flows, i am gett…

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## [Introducing node-red-contrib-ai-flow-builder - an AI chat sidebar for Node-RED (feedback and ideas welcome)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-contrib-ai-flow-builder-an-ai-chat-sidebar-for-node-red-feedback-and-ideas-welcome/100779)

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**Author:** [@Siphion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Siphion)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [12 May 2026 02:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-contrib-ai-flow-builder-an-ai-chat-sidebar-for-node-red-feedback-and-ideas-welcome/100779 "2026-05-12T02:03:08Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve recently developed and open-sourced a project called node-red-contrib-ai-flow-builder: GitHub - Siphion/node-red-contrib-ai-flow-builder: AI chat sidebar for Node-RED (OpenAI / Anthropic) that reads an…

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## [How to control chart, configured as pie?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-control-chart-configured-as-pie/100715)

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**Author:** [@FireWizard52](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FireWizard52)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [11 May 2026 17:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-control-chart-configured-as-pie/100715 "2026-05-11T17:14:22Z")

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I'm playing a little bit with Dashboard 2 in order to find out, what the best widget is, to be used for the different applications. Unfortunately, I find very little information about the ui-chart node, configured as "P…

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## [🌐 UIBUILDER new release v7.6.1: (Bug fix) Introducing Markweb and other enhancements](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-new-release-v7-6-1-bug-fix-introducing-markweb-and-other-enhancements/100813)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [11 May 2026 14:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-new-release-v7-6-1-bug-fix-introducing-markweb-and-other-enhancements/100813 "2026-05-11T14:42:50Z")

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Yes, at long last, a new version of UIBUILDER for your web pleasure! Markweb is the outstanding feature of this release. A new and ultra-simple way to publish an entire website using simple Markdown files. It is a v1 re…

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## [FlowFuse v2.30 is Out Now!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-v2-30-is-out-now/100982)

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**Author:** [@KristopherLeads](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KristopherLeads)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2026 14:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-v2-30-is-out-now/100982 "2026-05-10T14:02:34Z")

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FlowFuse v2.30 is live, and it comes with a HUGE upgrade. Until now, Expert could surface information, suggest changes, and act on links you clicked. Translating those suggestions into a working OEE dashboard, MES hando…

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## [How to remove preceding 0|node-red in log file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-remove-preceding-0-node-red-in-log-file/100979)

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**Author:** [@knowledgeshark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knowledgeshark)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2026 01:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-remove-preceding-0-node-red-in-log-file/100979 "2026-05-10T01:13:16Z")

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I've searched in the settings.js and cannot find how to remove the preceding words before every log line (up to the date in example here). 0|node-red | 9 May 16:04:34 - \[info\] \[debug:Debug22\] Any ideas? thanks.

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## [The Unofficial Guide to the Interactive Tours API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-unofficial-guide-to-the-interactive-tours-api/100977)

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**Author:** [@marcus-j-davies](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcus-j-davies)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2026 21:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-unofficial-guide-to-the-interactive-tours-api/100977 "2026-05-09T21:19:37Z")

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I Hope @knolleary & @dceejay don't mind me documenting this API, I know there is a view to develop some documentation on it when time allows, but I think this API deserves more exposure, so thought id share my DIY handbo…

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## [Migrating Server for Crestron due to Security risk and old versions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migrating-server-for-crestron-due-to-security-risk-and-old-versions/100965)

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**Author:** [@uctech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uctech)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2026 16:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migrating-server-for-crestron-due-to-security-risk-and-old-versions/100965 "2026-05-08T16:32:41Z")

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Hello, We are migrating a server from an old Ubuntu to a new one due to security risks. We'd like to know if we can somehow transfer the configuration from one server to a new server. More info can be included upon re…

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## [Making virtual links visible](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-virtual-links-visible/100930)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2026 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-virtual-links-visible/100930 "2026-05-08T12:23:30Z")

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Following the long discussions around the new linkcall feature in Node-RED 5.0, we said we'd look at how to make the virtual wires visible in the editor. By virtual wires, I'm referring to the implicit wires that exist …

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## [Node-red; Flowfuse dashboard and Electron](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flowfuse-dashboard-and-electron/100934)

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**Author:** [@hipatel93](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hipatel93)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2026 09:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flowfuse-dashboard-and-electron/100934 "2026-05-08T09:34:02Z")

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Hi all, hope you are doing well. Is there any way to keep Dashboard 2 always active? I am currently facing an issue where, if there is no interaction for more than 30 seconds, the dashboard becomes very slow to respond.…

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## [Explicit Error, Complete & Status Ports — Making Node-RED's Data Flow Honest](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/explicit-error-complete-status-ports-making-node-reds-data-flow-honest/100935)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2026 06:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/explicit-error-complete-status-ports-making-node-reds-data-flow-honest/100935 "2026-05-08T06:16:27Z")

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Node-RED's visual programming model has a simple contract: if you can see the wires, you understand the flow. But three built-in nodes break this contract — catch, complete, and status. They listen for events without wir…

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## [Brittle flows or is it the visual paradigm?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/brittle-flows-or-is-it-the-visual-paradigm/100911)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2026 04:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/brittle-flows-or-is-it-the-visual-paradigm/100911 "2026-05-08T04:43:35Z")

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Hi There, Over at the Node v5 beta 6 thread, @Steve-Mcl and I got into a discussion on the linkcall function call. I am opposed because of two main reasons: a) it breaks the do-one-thing-and-one-thing-only Unix princip…

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## [UDP input for Temp monitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/udp-input-for-temp-monitor/100917)

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**Author:** [@Shorts](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shorts)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2026 03:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/udp-input-for-temp-monitor/100917 "2026-05-08T03:54:44Z")

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Hi, I have a device sending temperature updates via UDP which I want to display on a Dashboard. The data is as follows: Enc Data: 3a203134300d0a02021000a6170000 It is only 2 digits out of this string I require and th…

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## [Npm audit fails with recent node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-audit-fails-with-recent-node-red/100883)

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**Author:** [@augjoh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/augjoh)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2026 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/npm-audit-fails-with-recent-node-red/100883 "2026-05-07T16:25:58Z")

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When running npm audit with recent node-red, I got the following error: uuid \<14.0.0 Severity: moderate uuid: Missing buffer bounds check in v3/v5/v6 when buf is provided - https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w5hq-g745-…

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## ["flow" variable predefined?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-variable-predefined/100927)

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**Author:** [@knowledgeshark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knowledgeshark)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2026 15:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-variable-predefined/100927 "2026-05-07T15:30:13Z")

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I have an obscure question: I just upgraded to the newest node-red, and one of my javascript nodes has a compile error where it says in my own code that "var flow" is already defined. Has something changed such that "fl…

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## [Copying Palette Folder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copying-palette-folder/100921)

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**Author:** [@Technogeek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Technogeek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2026 01:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copying-palette-folder/100921 "2026-05-07T01:44:53Z")

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I'm setting up a new Pi with Node Red and I would like to know if I can just copy a particular folder from my older system that contains all of my installed palette's to bypass manually installing every one. Will this wo…

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## [Is it possible to change path for Dashboard 2.0?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-path-for-dashboard-2-0/100919)

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**Author:** [@iungo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iungo)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2026 22:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-path-for-dashboard-2-0/100919 "2026-05-06T22:10:09Z")

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I need to change path for Dasboard 2.0 I tryed to add path to the end of module.exports in settings.js (Node-Red settings), without success ever after restarting Node-Red. dashboard: { path: '/testpath' …

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## [Cannot set range to the numeric field in the form node (flowfuse dashboard V2)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-set-range-to-the-numeric-field-in-the-form-node-flowfuse-dashboard-v2/100918)

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**Author:** [@shubhamnodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shubhamnodered)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2026 16:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-set-range-to-the-numeric-field-in-the-form-node-flowfuse-dashboard-v2/100918 "2026-05-06T16:37:02Z")

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I am facing dilemma with form-node. As it does not provide the option so that input value is lies in particular range. Am i missing something? Issue: With form-node (nodered dashboard v2), is it possible to set range t…

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## [How to secure a flow if the settings file is accessible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-secure-a-flow-if-the-settings-file-is-accessible/100920)

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**Author:** [@Xyntec](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Xyntec)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2026 14:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-secure-a-flow-if-the-settings-file-is-accessible/100920 "2026-05-06T14:46:45Z")

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I have a windows panel PC which is available for a client as administrator, and run Node red on that to show some variables on a dashboard, the dashboard is available throughout the clients network so that it can be seen…

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## [Alert / Toast on Worldmap (with timeout)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alert-toast-on-worldmap-with-timeout/100876)

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**Author:** [@PizzaProgram](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PizzaProgram)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2026 11:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alert-toast-on-worldmap-with-timeout/100876 "2026-05-06T11:45:10Z")

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I wonder, if it would be possible to show a "toast" popup message on top of WorldMap ? Would be nice, if it would support: multi line, choosable (at least background-) colour, timeout (seconds), set to be user-closabl…

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## [Nodes for Salesforce built with @bonsae/nrg](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-for-salesforce-built-with-bonsae-nrg/100916)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2026 03:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-for-salesforce-built-with-bonsae-nrg/100916 "2026-05-06T03:10:07Z")

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You can use it as a ref on how to write nodes with @bonsae/nrg Claude Code understood pretty well the framework after pointing him to the docs and its repo. There are possible issues with what it outputed but now it i…

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## [Stuck with \`function\` nodes and \`env\` setting up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stuck-with-function-nodes-and-env-setting-up/100913)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2026 23:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stuck-with-function-nodes-and-env-setting-up/100913 "2026-05-05T23:58:24Z")

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Sorry folks, but I am stuck. This is the code: let divisor = parseInt(env.get("DIVISOR")) || 2 let counter = context.get("counter") || 0 counter = (counter + 1) % divisor context.set("counter", counter) if (counter =…

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## [FT245BM Read or Write to Digital I/O](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ft245bm-read-or-write-to-digital-i-o/100906)

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**Author:** [@Technogeek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Technogeek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2026 20:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ft245bm-read-or-write-to-digital-i-o/100906 "2026-05-05T20:53:24Z")

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I'm trying to either read or write the D0 to D7 I/O on the FT245BM and other than using the Serial In or Serial Out Nodes I'm clueless what's next. I can connect to the board but how to send or receive data is confusing …

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## [Security reminder re Internet-connected devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-reminder-re-internet-connected-devices/100912)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 May 2026 10:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-reminder-re-internet-connected-devices/100912 "2026-05-05T10:01:32Z")

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A quick reminder for folk who aren't sure whether they need to secure their home or small-office devices: https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/major-shift-in-chinese-cyber-attack-activity The UK’s National Cyber Secur…

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## [Flowfuse/Dashboard hide the header bar in the dialogue screen](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-hide-the-header-bar-in-the-dialogue-screen/100891)

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**Author:** [@hipatel93](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hipatel93)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 23:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-hide-the-header-bar-in-the-dialogue-screen/100891 "2026-05-04T23:32:23Z")

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Hi, does anyone know how we can hide the header bar in the dialogue screen, so we can utilize the maximum screen?

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] node-red-contrib-lsh-logic - a stateful orchestration node extracted from a real home automation stack](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-lsh-logic-a-stateful-orchestration-node-extracted-from-a-real-home-automation-stack/100777)

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**Author:** [@labodj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/labodj)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 19:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-lsh-logic-a-stateful-orchestration-node-extracted-from-a-real-home-automation-stack/100777 "2026-05-04T19:33:34Z")

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Hi all, I wanted to share a Node-RED node that I finally extracted and published after years of using it inside my own home automation setup. The broader project started during a house renovation about seven years ago,…

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] node-red-contrib-homie-home-assistant-discovery - Homie MQTT devices to Home Assistant discovery](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-homie-home-assistant-discovery-homie-mqtt-devices-to-home-assistant-discovery/100904)

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**Author:** [@labodj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/labodj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 19:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-homie-home-assistant-discovery-homie-mqtt-devices-to-home-assistant-discovery/100904 "2026-05-04T19:26:11Z")

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Hi all, I wanted to share a new Node-RED node I extracted while cleaning up the Home Assistant discovery side of my Labo Smart Home work. The important part is that this node is not LSH-specific. It is a generic Homie…

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## [Node-red URL via port not working for apache httpd VirtualHost](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-url-via-port-not-working-for-apache-httpd-virtualhost/100903)

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**Author:** [@knowledgeshark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knowledgeshark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-url-via-port-not-working-for-apache-httpd-virtualhost/100903 "2026-05-04T17:24:13Z")

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I'm moving to a new (modern) linux AWS server, and it's going well. I can run node-red and access nicely. These are not docker, and guarded now by pm2 (thanks for that). I also have a HTTPD rewrite rule so the port isn'…

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## [Write fully typed Node-RED nodes with @bonsae/nrg framework](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-fully-typed-node-red-nodes-with-bonsae-nrg-framework/100825)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 16:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-fully-typed-node-red-nodes-with-bonsae-nrg-framework/100825 "2026-05-04T16:56:38Z")

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Template V3: GitHub - AllanOricil/node-red-vue-template: Write Node-RED nodes using Vue and Typescript · GitHub @bonsae/nrg: GitHub - bonsaedev/nrg: Build Node-RED nodes with Vue 3, TypeScript, and JSON Schema · GitHub …

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