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## [Change filename for write Node dynamical and string change handling](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-filename-for-write-node-dynamical-and-string-change-handling/99430)

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**Author:** [@reiry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/reiry)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [29 October 2025 08:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-filename-for-write-node-dynamical-and-string-change-handling/99430 "2025-10-29T08:43:27Z")

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So far, so good—I managed to do it in one day, but I'm a complete novice and come from LabView, where I can do something like this in 10 minutes... but anyway. Here's an example: my question is, is there any way to do th…

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## [IP Camera Images / Onvif](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ip-camera-images-onvif/99457)

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**Author:** [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [28 October 2025 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ip-camera-images-onvif/99457 "2025-10-28T15:40:52Z")

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Hi there, I am using @BartButenaers Onvif nodes to read my security cameras... Well trying to anyway... I have run out of brains to get a couple of basic things working... Any help would be appreciated!! I can see the …

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## [Hard to believe we’re only a week away from Node-RED Con 2025! 🎉](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hard-to-believe-we-re-only-a-week-away-from-node-red-con-2025/99527)

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**Author:** [@Yndira-E](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Yndira-E)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 October 2025 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hard-to-believe-we-re-only-a-week-away-from-node-red-con-2025/99527 "2025-10-28T14:23:27Z")

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The full schedule’s ready, dry runs are done, and the talks look amazing — packed with practical insights, real-world demos, and community stories from all over the world. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s free and on…

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## [Optionally display a responsive grid on dashboard pages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/optionally-display-a-responsive-grid-on-dashboard-pages/99526)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 October 2025 09:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/optionally-display-a-responsive-grid-on-dashboard-pages/99526 "2025-10-28T09:47:07Z")

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The pixel height on screen of a 1x1 widget is specified in the theme settings. It's width depends on the window size and the number of columns shown at that resolution as specified in the page settings. It would help w…

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## [Function won't populate tag in Influx database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-wont-populate-tag-in-influx-database/99506)

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**Author:** [@RotoruaPete](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RotoruaPete)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [28 October 2025 00:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-wont-populate-tag-in-influx-database/99506 "2025-10-28T00:27:07Z")

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I am an absolute beginner with Node-Red but I have had some success with the help of Open-AI to suggest how things should be configured. What I am trying to do is populate an Influx Database from a MQ\_TT source and it w…

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## [Add Tests tab to function nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-tests-tab-to-function-nodes/99516)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 19:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-tests-tab-to-function-nodes/99516 "2025-10-27T19:49:54Z")

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Add a "Tests" tab to function nodes, allowing developers to define multiple tests for their node. Each test consists of an input and an expected output, both defined as JSON objects. This feature enables developers to …

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## [Followup to: Sequoia Local Network Access Issue with the http request node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/followup-to-sequoia-local-network-access-issue-with-the-http-request-node/99520)

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**Author:** [@hepcat72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hepcat72)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 17:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/followup-to-sequoia-local-network-access-issue-with-the-http-request-node/99520 "2025-10-27T17:21:11Z")

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In this discussion: I referenced that I would followup if the issue recurred. It has recurred and I again fixed it this morning by re-installing node (updating to v25.0.0 in the process). I don't understand the caus…

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## [Re-open: node-red-on-mac-os-sequoia-local-network-access-issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-open-node-red-on-mac-os-sequoia-local-network-access-issues/99268)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 17:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-open-node-red-on-mac-os-sequoia-local-network-access-issues/99268 "2025-10-27T17:15:08Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Node-RED on Mac OS Sequoia - local network access issues: I have the same issue and I am running node-red (via PM2). I have a flow that creates an export of a local mySQL database and FTP…

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## [Node Red to MS Fabric LakeHouse](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-ms-fabric-lakehouse/99519)

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**Author:** [@Engelbert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Engelbert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 15:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-ms-fabric-lakehouse/99519 "2025-10-27T15:33:02Z")

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Hi guys, I need to connect Node Red to a Fabric LakeHouse in order to send data from a PLC. How can I do this? There is a way to do this? Thank you all! Engelbert

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## [How to make my gauge show a smooth color transition with live voltage readings](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-my-gauge-show-a-smooth-color-transition-with-live-voltage-readings/99499)

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**Author:** [@karlgotbread](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/karlgotbread)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-my-gauge-show-a-smooth-color-transition-with-live-voltage-readings/99499 "2025-10-27T15:02:08Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m trying to display my real-time voltage value on a Node-RED dashboard gauge. The problem is that the gauge starts directly around 225.66 V, so it instantly jumps to the yellow color range (225 – 235 V) …

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## [Support for node status list and duration](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-for-node-status-list-and-duration/97735)

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**Author:** [@GogoVega](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GogoVega)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 15:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-for-node-status-list-and-duration/97735 "2025-10-27T15:00:19Z")

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Follow Pull request proposal - temporary node status : I stumbled upon this interesting topic by chance. I would have a suggestion with the following format: type NodeStatusFill = "red" | "green" | "yellow" | "blue" |…

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## [MacOS26: Node-RED flows file not found after upgrade](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/macos26-node-red-flows-file-not-found-after-upgrade/99513)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 14:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/macos26-node-red-flows-file-not-found-after-upgrade/99513 "2025-10-27T14:47:01Z")

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Hello: I just upgraded to MacOS 26 and now when I launch Node-RED, it starts with an empty flows file. I can see the original flows file in the .node-red folder but it seems to be creating a new one and I don't know wha…

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## [Read a Core dump file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-a-core-dump-file/99517)

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**Author:** [@goncalo.cruz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/goncalo.cruz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 14:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-a-core-dump-file/99517 "2025-10-27T14:13:20Z")

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Over the last few months, I've been using Node-RED in the context of EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) development. I'm using Node-RED (v3.0.2) in a Docker container installed in an OEM device. Recently, Node-RE…

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## [MacOS Sequoia/Tahoe Local Network Access issue with ftp](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/macos-sequoia-tahoe-local-network-access-issue-with-ftp/99515)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 October 2025 13:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/macos-sequoia-tahoe-local-network-access-issue-with-ftp/99515 "2025-10-27T13:24:38Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Sequoia Local Network Access Issue with the http request node: Apologies in advance for reviving a closed thread... I use PM2 to launch Node-RED and I found that while I could access my …

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## [Extend the catch node to errors not triggered by message processing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extend-the-catch-node-to-errors-not-triggered-by-message-processing/99336)

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**Author:** [@GogoVega](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GogoVega)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2025 18:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extend-the-catch-node-to-errors-not-triggered-by-message-processing/99336 "2025-10-26T18:58:24Z")

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Hi all, Would it be possible to extend the catch node to errors not triggered by message processing? I recently had an Omron installation that was experiencing an error because the PLC was no longer reachable, and I wa…

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## [Article on Node-RED alternative?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/article-on-node-red-alternative/99511)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2025 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/article-on-node-red-alternative/99511 "2025-10-26T17:48:03Z")

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https://www.xda-developers.com/switching-node-red-to-n8n-automation/

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## [Default Setting in .config.user.json?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-setting-in-config-user-json/99484)

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**Author:** [@Flachmann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Flachmann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2025 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-setting-in-config-user-json/99484 "2025-10-26T16:24:29Z")

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I wonder, if there's a way to define a default user setting. E.g. a user, entering the NR instance for the first time, should get default configuration in .config.user.json. This could be a separate - manual edited (or …

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## [Energy-Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/energy-dashboard-2-0/99228)

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**Author:** [@Snotmann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Snotmann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2025 16:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/energy-dashboard-2-0/99228 "2025-10-26T16:06:05Z")

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Hey guys, because NodeRed is much cooler and better than HA i would share my energy dashboard 2.0 here: \[{"id":"8c814d11632cb2ab","type":"tab","label":"Energiefluß","disabled":false,"info":"","env":\[\]},{"id":"8adf1f…

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## [Node-Red in Beaglebone Black](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-in-beaglebone-black/99505)

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**Author:** [@Pitufo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pitufo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2025 02:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-in-beaglebone-black/99505 "2025-10-26T02:12:29Z")

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I am newbie to Beaglebone Black. I want to install the latest version of NODE-RED and Johnny Five on the board for a telemetry project. I have a question. Is it necessary to configure the BBB GPIOs separately (as inputs…

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## [Does project's package.json need node red dependency?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-projects-package-json-need-node-red-dependency/99504)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 21:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-projects-package-json-need-node-red-dependency/99504 "2025-10-25T21:32:16Z")

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Got into an argument with AI about project's package.json haha. It currently includes node-red (with version) as dependency. But the AI claims that it could create a duplicate copy, and that node-red should only be decla…

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## [UiBuilder - How to use Instance API's](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-how-to-use-instance-apis/99490)

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**Author:** [@cdacruz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cdacruz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-how-to-use-instance-apis/99490 "2025-10-25T20:52:26Z")

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Hello everyone, I am looking for some help setting up Instance APIs via uibuilder. I am using the latest version (7.5) and have followed the implementation described in the documentation( Create instance-specific API's)…

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## [Table node, best practice](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-node-best-practice/99455)

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**Author:** [@Filip\_Top](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Filip_Top)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 19:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/table-node-best-practice/99455 "2025-10-25T19:44:02Z")

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I was wondering what is the best practice to build more advance tables. You have dashboard 2.0 table node and ui-tabilator. I also find video's on template nodes. I want to build some advance table nodes and what to ge…

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## [Reproducing a D1 Dashboard using UIBUILDER?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reproducing-a-d1-dashboard-using-uibuilder/99408)

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**Author:** [@ChZeman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ChZeman)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 19:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reproducing-a-d1-dashboard-using-uibuilder/99408 "2025-10-25T19:37:10Z")

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I'm glad to hear you got through it! I've seen quite a few very nice dashboards built in uibuilder. I went through the part of the same process and pains. Dashboard 2.0, as you said, doesn't include several of the eleme…

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## [How to connect socket ReactJS (build in uibuilder) and NodeRED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-socket-reactjs-build-in-uibuilder-and-nodered/99477)

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**Author:** [@quocthai](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/quocthai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 19:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-socket-reactjs-build-in-uibuilder-and-nodered/99477 "2025-10-25T19:24:53Z")

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Hello everyone, I am newbie at NodeRED, also my English was bad so if you dont understand what I say below, please let me know I face issue that when I build frontend ReactJS (in uibuilder, already set uibuilder serve /…

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## [HTTP request - EAI\_AGAIN error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-eai-again-error/99500)

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**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 17:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-eai-again-error/99500 "2025-10-25T17:00:25Z")

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Hi - I am getting repeated EAI\_AGAIN errors on a flow that requests data from an external website. This appears to have started in the past 2 weeks - prior to that, this flow had worked flawlessly for over a year. My un…

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## [Last update of value older than x Seconds](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/last-update-of-value-older-than-x-seconds/99438)

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**Author:** [@Herbert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Herbert)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 08:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/last-update-of-value-older-than-x-seconds/99438 "2025-10-25T08:21:41Z")

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Hello, I integrated a load management for the winter in my house. For that I´m using my inverter (charge / discharge battery in the night with cheap prices. Sometimes the program from the inverter in linux hang up and s…

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## [Is it possible to have multiple Node-RED projects inside of one git repo?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-have-multiple-node-red-projects-inside-of-one-git-repo/99488)

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**Author:** [@aubilenon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aubilenon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2025 00:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-have-multiple-node-red-projects-inside-of-one-git-repo/99488 "2025-10-25T00:41:52Z")

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I'm building a few freestanding interactive stations for an event. Each one will have a Raspberry Pi running Node-RED, using IO physically connected to the Pi, and controlling other some custom software (also running on…

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## [Help with \`ui\_template\` layout code (DB 1.0)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-ui-template-layout-code-db-1-0/99498)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2025 22:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-ui-template-layout-code-db-1-0/99498 "2025-10-24T22:13:48Z")

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Folks, ChatGPT is just going around in circles with this. Here's the problem. (See picture) Normally the Zoom is 133%. So this is really stepping back from things. It is supposed to be a calendar that shows me up…

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## [Cant install node-red-contrib-onvif](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-onvif/99493)

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**Author:** [@montyfert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/montyfert)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2025 21:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-onvif/99493 "2025-10-24T21:51:57Z")

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hi I cant install the node-red-contrib-onvif node, it just comes up with and (npm warn config production Use \`--omit=dev\` instead. npm warn deprecated npmlog@4.1.2: This package is no longer supported. npm warn depr…

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## [Linux command to install Dashboard 2.0 into node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/linux-command-to-install-dashboard-2-0-into-node-red/99373)

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**Author:** [@pedro\_uno](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pedro_uno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2025 17:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/linux-command-to-install-dashboard-2-0-into-node-red/99373 "2025-10-24T17:45:08Z")

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Hello, We want our web-UI to run within a Docker container for deployment. To do that I start with the standard nodered/node-red:latest image from DockerHub. The problem is that this image does not have Dashboard 2.0 i…

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