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## [How to protect the dashboard with credentials for more than 1 users?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-protect-the-dashboard-with-credentials-for-more-than-1-users/84999)

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**Author:** [@SheldonC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SheldonC)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 20:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-protect-the-dashboard-with-credentials-for-more-than-1-users/84999 "2024-01-28T20:13:51Z")

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Hi everybody. At first: I'm new on this site. Is there a forum in german language available? My inquiry: I'm trying to set a username/password protection for my dashboard. This already works for my flow-editor, but t…

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## [Query from Influxdb](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-from-influxdb/84987)

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**Author:** [@Astroman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Astroman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 19:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-from-influxdb/84987 "2024-01-28T19:03:42Z")

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Hi friends. I need your supports. I'm trying to get data from Influx Cloud DB. Table influxdb: I use influxdb in node\[v2.0\] due to "influxdb cloud". Contain node like below. from(bucket: "NodeRed") |\> range(star…

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## [First 100 cells import a file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/first-100-cells-import-a-file/84980)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/first-100-cells-import-a-file/84980 "2024-01-28T14:08:50Z")

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Hello! Is there a way to only add the first 100 cells when I import a file? I hope someone has a tip for me.

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## [Output only once when over threshold](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/output-only-once-when-over-threshold/84988)

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**Author:** [@cairon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cairon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 13:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/output-only-once-when-over-threshold/84988 "2024-01-28T13:07:37Z")

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Hi there, I have a I think simple question but I am not getting it. I want to build a ventilate alert, so I want that Node-Red send ONE (!) message if a value is over a given value. So "Send me a message if value A is…

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## [3D dashboards on NodeRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/3d-dashboards-on-nodered/84972)

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**Author:** [@TakshDhabalia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TakshDhabalia)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/3d-dashboards-on-nodered/84972 "2024-01-28T12:51:08Z")

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Hey. I am new to Node-Red and have been using it to make an electric bike dashboard and I wanted to know if there is any way to create 3D objects , backgrounds or units without using things like Babylon.js or the default…

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## [Can I return a real null value to a multi out function from an else if statement?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-return-a-real-null-value-to-a-multi-out-function-from-an-else-if-statement/84852)

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**Author:** [@mikefila](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikefila)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 11:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-return-a-real-null-value-to-a-multi-out-function-from-an-else-if-statement/84852 "2024-01-28T11:25:40Z")

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The way it is now, if it returns null, it will fire a null message. I'd like it to not fire at all. This works as is, problem was from bad formatting further up in my code. msg2 = null let msg2 = {}; if (phoneState ==…

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## [Node maintenance for dummies](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-maintenance-for-dummies/84960)

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**Author:** [@flipzz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/flipzz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 11:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-maintenance-for-dummies/84960 "2024-01-28T11:16:53Z")

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Hi, Anyone aware of any "node maintenance" documentation for existing nodes in github? I am thinking of something that describes good practices for fixing bugs/outdated dependencies of existing node red nodes in github.…

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## [At last an update to node-red-contrib-rfxcom!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/at-last-an-update-to-node-red-contrib-rfxcom/84984)

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**Author:** [@maxwellhadley](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxwellhadley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 10:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/at-last-an-update-to-node-red-contrib-rfxcom/84984 "2024-01-28T10:28:19Z")

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I've just published version 2.13.0 of the package. This should fix the various issues with trying to compile old versions of serialport on some architectures, as well as a few other bugs. New features: Payload formatti…

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## [MQTT Dynamic broker - multiple brokers at the same time?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-dynamic-broker-multiple-brokers-at-the-same-time/84958)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-dynamic-broker-multiple-brokers-at-the-same-time/84958 "2024-01-28T09:13:33Z")

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I want to connect to multiple brokers at the same time - can I use a single mqtt in+out node for this with dynamic subscriptions ? If yes, how do I publish to a specific broker without disconnecting from other brokers ? …

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## [Scroll to bottom a text in the Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scroll-to-bottom-a-text-in-the-dashboard/84975)

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**Author:** [@TheSaltydog](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TheSaltydog)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 08:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scroll-to-bottom-a-text-in-the-dashboard/84975 "2024-01-28T08:46:56Z")

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Hi, I am trying to display a custom log file in the Dashboard with the following flow: \[{"id":"2f49c88580f49880","type":"ui\_template","z":"fd95058a.48e3e8","group":"c8d32031ab47f343","name":"Events Log","order":1,"widt…

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## [Replacing a config-node crashes NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/replacing-a-config-node-crashes-nr/84976)

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**Author:** [@GogoVega](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GogoVega)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2024 08:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/replacing-a-config-node-crashes-nr/84976 "2024-01-28T08:40:09Z")

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Hi All, I have a bit of a strange bug and I don't know where it comes from. If I start NR with a missing config-node type, the editor shows me the unknown type for this config-node. Normal so far. If I import a config…

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## [Saving flows to server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/saving-flows-to-server/84970)

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**Author:** [@AE8U](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AE8U)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 21:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/saving-flows-to-server/84970 "2024-01-27T21:34:45Z")

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Hello. I am running a Pi 4B as my Node-RED server. If i access it from a PC on the same local network and add new nodes and wires to an existing flow, should it save that information to the Pi, or must I export and im…

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## [Subflow setting details from env variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-setting-details-from-env-variables/84962)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 19:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-setting-details-from-env-variables/84962 "2024-01-27T19:40:12Z")

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Sorry folks, the hamster in on holidays upstairs. Here's what I have so far. Alas things evolved and it became more difficult. That worked ok and does work IF the device has only ONE output. I now have a device th…

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## [Possible to Configure Git Settings and Open Project Using CLI?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-configure-git-settings-and-open-project-using-cli/84691)

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**Author:** [@ChZeman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ChZeman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 16:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-configure-git-settings-and-open-project-using-cli/84691 "2024-01-27T16:16:16Z")

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I'm deploying and configuring a fleet of Pis using Ansible and have everything working well to the point where I need to tell Node Red what my Git settings are and to open an existing project that has already been cloned…

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## [Zigbee2mqtt Aquara triple Sensors WSDCGQ11LM (temp, humidity, pressure) - 2 sensor test-flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zigbee2mqtt-aquara-triple-sensors-wsdcgq11lm-temp-humidity-pressure-2-sensor-test-flow/84511)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2024 22:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zigbee2mqtt-aquara-triple-sensors-wsdcgq11lm-temp-humidity-pressure-2-sensor-test-flow/84511 "2024-01-13T22:12:30Z")

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interesting small zigbee sensor from Aquara. Easy to install and run in a smart home. Includes calculation of relative pressure depending on the hight above sea-level. \[{"id":"9469147d85cf6677","type":"tab","label":"AQ…

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## [What is the "NodeRed" way to approach this? \[Argument Validation\]](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-nodered-way-to-approach-this-argument-validation/84845)

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**Author:** [@Hyperlooper](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hyperlooper)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 14:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-nodered-way-to-approach-this-argument-validation/84845 "2024-01-27T14:18:05Z")

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I really love the low code environment that node-red provides, but I am struggling with one aspect when it comes to maintainability and avoiding bugs. In a more traditional coding environment, it's obvious when invoking …

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## [Dashboard very slow after some hours](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-very-slow-after-some-hours/84963)

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**Author:** [@martin2day](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martin2day)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 13:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-very-slow-after-some-hours/84963 "2024-01-27T13:00:59Z")

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Hello together, I switch from FHEM to NodeRed and love it. I create a new Dashboard for my home in a very short time... very good. I also show some Grafana Charts here. If I want to connect from outside I must use…

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## [Secure WebSocket connection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/secure-websocket-connection/84954)

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**Author:** [@dcaccount](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dcaccount)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/secure-websocket-connection/84954 "2024-01-27T11:54:14Z")

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Hello, I connect to my home website via https and the website is connected via ws to Node-RED. The problem is that the browser does not allow mixed (secure and insecure) connection. Question 1, is there a way to allow …

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## [SSE/Stream with HTTP POST?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sse-stream-with-http-post/84959)

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**Author:** [@flipzz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/flipzz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sse-stream-with-http-post/84959 "2024-01-27T11:54:40Z")

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Hi, any ideas on how to integrate with an API that supports Server Sent Events (SSE) but using POST methods? Been trying the node-red-contrib-sse-client but that seems to only support the GET requests. Seems to be an i…

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## [Can anyone help with bluetooth?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-anyone-help-with-bluetooth/84956)

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**Author:** [@EaB11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EaB11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-anyone-help-with-bluetooth/84956 "2024-01-27T10:38:13Z")

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hi all... im trying to connect a gimbal (Zhiyun Crane Plus) to node red via bluetooth... I havent gotten very far at this point.. by default the gimbal isnt seen in RPi OS however i ran bluetoothctl and managed to get …

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## [STATUS node - problem? (in subflows)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-node-problem-in-subflows/84964)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 09:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-node-problem-in-subflows/84964 "2024-01-27T09:50:40Z")

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NR 3.0.2 I am playing with subflows. I have a status node in it but it seems I am seeing a bit of wrong information. (How many nodes are being monitored) Looking at the status node. It says 2. Here you can see a…

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## [How to read line to line any text in nodered dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-line-to-line-any-text-in-nodered-dashboard/84950)

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**Author:** [@azxo1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/azxo1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 21:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-line-to-line-any-text-in-nodered-dashboard/84950 "2024-01-26T21:13:37Z")

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Hello everyone! I have a log file that I would like to display on the dashboard, but the text is not displayed line by line, but continuously. how to solve this? log file: dashboard:

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## [Node-red-contrib-ui-statechart makes my Dashboard disappear](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ui-statechart-makes-my-dashboard-disappear/84808)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2024 06:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-ui-statechart-makes-my-dashboard-disappear/84808 "2024-01-27T06:54:54Z")

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Hi there, I just tried to install node-red-contrib-ui-statechart to get a bit more informative charts. Installation works basically fine, but if I create a chart and deploy it, my whole multiple-page dashboard disappea…

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## [NR installation without settings file wizard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-installation-without-settings-file-wizard/84945)

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**Author:** [@Monkey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Monkey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 21:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-installation-without-settings-file-wizard/84945 "2024-01-26T21:19:30Z")

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A bit new to this, so this may be stupid question. I'm using ansible playbook to setup several things. Before it worked fine, but now there's this "wizard" after NR installation and my playbook hangs there until I stop …

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## [How to access the console to get the Web Socket port?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-the-console-to-get-the-web-socket-port/84949)

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**Author:** [@dcaccount](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dcaccount)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 20:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-the-console-to-get-the-web-socket-port/84949 "2024-01-26T20:08:27Z")

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I need to establish a web socket connection between Node-RED and a web site so I need the proper port. How can I have access to the Node-RED console to get the information on the ws port? Please advise, thanks, Daniele …

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## [Getting Started Resources](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-resources/84934)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 09:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-resources/84934 "2024-01-26T09:34:35Z")

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This question often comes up in the forum - how to get started with Node-RED. Use this thread to collect useful videos, tutorials, blogs, etc. Videos: Introduction to Node-RED series from the core devs Opto 22, Node-R…

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## [Can not get externalModules to work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-not-get-externalmodules-to-work/84944)

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**Author:** [@helander](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/helander)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 16:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-not-get-externalmodules-to-work/84944 "2024-01-26T16:54:11Z")

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I am using Node-Red version 3.1.3 (docker image nodered/nodered:latest) and I fail to get anything related to externalModules to work. I can add modules in function nodes but I can not get any modules to be loaded. There…

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## [Better way for current-state and event?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/better-way-for-current-state-and-event/84948)

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**Author:** [@Chris909090](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chris909090)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/better-way-for-current-state-and-event/84948 "2024-01-26T16:22:05Z")

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Hello together, I'm new in Node-red so maybe this easy question. I would like a value to be sent on start and on change. Is this only possible via this path with event node current\_state node and join node or is it no…

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## [HTTP Request not working for external addresses](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-not-working-for-external-addresses/84926)

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**Author:** [@grasgruen.it](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grasgruen.it)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 12:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-not-working-for-external-addresses/84926 "2024-01-26T12:21:16Z")

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Hi, today I did upgrade to NR 3.1.3 and my HTML grabbing node does not work anymore. I can connect to internal HTTP servers, but not to https://www.google.com or https://www.orf.at. Always get the error err\_invalid\_arg\_…

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## [IN node-red i want to create a flow which executes a command and if that command takes more than 15 minutes to give result it should kill itself or terminate itself](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/in-node-red-i-want-to-create-a-flow-which-executes-a-command-and-if-that-command-takes-more-than-15-minutes-to-give-result-it-should-kill-itself-or-terminate-itself/84935)

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**Author:** [@77raimanish](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/77raimanish)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2024 11:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/in-node-red-i-want-to-create-a-flow-which-executes-a-command-and-if-that-command-takes-more-than-15-minutes-to-give-result-it-should-kill-itself-or-terminate-itself/84935 "2024-01-26T11:53:58Z")

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IN node-red i want to create a flow which executes a command and if that command takes more than 15 minutes to give result it should kill itself or terminate itself .

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