# Latest

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## [\[Announce\] @frtnbach/node-red-contrib-mcp-server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-frtnbach-node-red-contrib-mcp-server/101439)

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**Author:** [@Fredrik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fredrik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 July 2026 07:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-frtnbach-node-red-contrib-mcp-server/101439 "2026-07-10T07:47:49Z")

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I've been having some fun with Claude and my home automation setup, as mentioned here. I realised that there might be some value to a more generic AI -\> Node-RED connection, not directly related to home automation specif…

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## [Issue with the palette manager?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-the-palette-manager/101436)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 23:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-the-palette-manager/101436 "2026-07-09T23:54:09Z")

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The entry should show "In Use" against the top line as other node packages do. As in the following example: Is this because the package contains both nodes and plugins? I think it is but the only other similar exam…

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## [Node-red communication with NOLEK S9 via RS232](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-communication-with-nolek-s9-via-rs232/101418)

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**Author:** [@AlastairLong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AlastairLong)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 15:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-communication-with-nolek-s9-via-rs232/101418 "2026-07-09T15:12:01Z")

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I am trying to read leak test data from a NOLEK S9 unit but i cannot appear to get this setup correctly. I am using a serial node with the following Baud rate: 9600 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 2 Parity: None Flow: none …

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## [UIBUILDER now has a Discord Server!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-now-has-a-discord-server/87750)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 09:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-now-has-a-discord-server/87750 "2026-07-09T09:55:19Z")

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Not sure how often I will look in there, but yes it now exists. :grinning: I'm not yet all that familiar with Discord so hopefully, I'm sharing the correct link: The server is called "Node-RED UIBUILDER" naturally. I…

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## [Daten von SolisCloud mit der API abfragen](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daten-von-soliscloud-mit-der-api-abfragen/101410)

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**Author:** [@wilfried](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wilfried)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 04:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daten-von-soliscloud-mit-der-api-abfragen/101410 "2026-07-09T04:40:17Z")

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Hello, Can someone help me set up a data query for the SolisCloud API? I have already received the API key, security key, and URL from Solis support. The API interface documentation is available at this link: SolisClou…

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## [Rethinking Node-RED flow tabs: hierarchical sidebar + grouping](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rethinking-node-red-flow-tabs-hierarchical-sidebar-grouping/100901)

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**Author:** [@Meloman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Meloman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2026 02:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rethinking-node-red-flow-tabs-hierarchical-sidebar-grouping/100901 "2026-07-09T02:56:47Z")

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When working with a large number of flows, the default tab system quickly becomes hard to manage and doesn't scale very well. I experimented with a small client-side script to improve this, with the following features: …

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## [K3S cluster running node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/k3s-cluster-running-node-red/101427)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 18:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/k3s-cluster-running-node-red/101427 "2026-07-08T18:25:36Z")

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Curious if anyone is running node red on a K3S cluster. Semi considering setting one up Thanks

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## [FlowFuse v2.32 is Live - Certified Redis, Git Pipelines for Any Server, Insights on Remote Instances, and Dark Mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-v2-32-is-live-certified-redis-git-pipelines-for-any-server-insights-on-remote-instances-and-dark-mode/101425)

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**Author:** [@KristopherLeads](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KristopherLeads)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 12:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-v2-32-is-live-certified-redis-git-pipelines-for-any-server-insights-on-remote-instances-and-dark-mode/101425 "2026-07-08T12:16:05Z")

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DevOps pipelines now connect to any HTTPS Git server — GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, or your self-hosted instance behind a private CA. If your compliance setup lives in Git, your snapshots do too. Insights mode reaches remo…

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## [Node-Red RTSP live camera stream to dashboard with push button Start/Stop streams and MQTT controls](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-rtsp-live-camera-stream-to-dashboard-with-push-button-start-stop-streams-and-mqtt-controls/67145)

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**Author:** [@jorymathis13](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jorymathis13)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-rtsp-live-camera-stream-to-dashboard-with-push-button-start-stop-streams-and-mqtt-controls/67145 "2026-07-08T11:05:00Z")

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I have to thank a few contributors for helping me accomplish this project. @kevinGodell @BartButenaers @krambriw \[ { "id": "c34b35cafc7aaf75", "type": "tab", "label": "Flow 3", "d…

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## [Update issue node red docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-issue-node-red-docker/101422)

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**Author:** [@NodyRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodyRed)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 10:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-issue-node-red-docker/101422 "2026-07-08T10:51:57Z")

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I just updated my nodered docker container to latest and it does not start anymore. Any ideas on this? ./entrypoint.sh: line 7: 6 Illegal instruction (core dumped) /usr/local/bin/node $NODE\_OPTIONS node\_modules/node-re…

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## [Allow multiple choice for dropdown in forms](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allow-multiple-choice-for-dropdown-in-forms/101419)

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**Author:** [@altex111](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/altex111)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 06:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allow-multiple-choice-for-dropdown-in-forms/101419 "2026-07-08T06:26:54Z")

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Hi! In my project i would like to add a form with a drop down menu, in which you can choose multiple options at once. I know that in the regular drop down this is possible, is there any trick I could use to enable this …

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## [Getting Started questions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-questions/101417)

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**Author:** [@Elshagea](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elshagea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2026 18:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-questions/101417 "2026-07-07T18:38:00Z")

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Thanks for your effort and giving us the space here to ask and discuss with you. I have just heard about Node-RED from a colleague of mine. So please advice me how to download the software and try it live.

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## [Moving nodes via keyboard stops working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-nodes-via-keyboard-stops-working/101415)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2026 06:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-nodes-via-keyboard-stops-working/101415 "2026-07-07T06:04:31Z")

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Folks, I'm stuck. I use Firefox - latest version. NR 4.9 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Usually I select nodes and use SHIFT and arrows to move the node. Now and then this stops working and the whole screen shifts. What's going …

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## [Zwave help with Shelly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-help-with-shelly/101370)

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**Author:** [@fogmajor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fogmajor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2026 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-help-with-shelly/101370 "2026-07-06T12:23:07Z")

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Hello I have a Shelly uk plug(zwave) Shelly Europe Ltd. | QNPL-001X12 | v11.2.0 I have a integration with a Yamaha amp that I power on using the above device and the send a On infrared code. Unfortunately do to the a…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 5.0.1 available](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-1-available/101398)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2026 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-1-available/101398 "2026-07-06T11:54:16Z")

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Node-RED 5.0.1 is now available. This contains fixes for various issues reported since the 5.0 release last month. THank you to everyone who has contributed along the way. The full changelog is available here: Release …

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## [How can I store a current value (2)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-store-a-current-value-2/101371)

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**Author:** [@Johannesje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Johannesje)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2026 12:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-store-a-current-value-2/101371 "2026-07-05T12:26:25Z")

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Hi, Additional on my previous topic ( How can I store a current value ) I see that the the context.set("store",msg.payload) is stored at the second pulse from the kWh meter. Is it possible that the value stores at the…

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## [NR 5.0.1 - Repeated Node-RED must be restarted to enable upgraded modules](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-5-0-1-repeated-node-red-must-be-restarted-to-enable-upgraded-modules/101411)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2026 07:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-5-0-1-repeated-node-red-must-be-restarted-to-enable-upgraded-modules/101411 "2026-07-05T07:53:31Z")

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After upgrading a pi to 5.0.1 (from 4), and nodejs upgrade to 24 (using the script) I see the 'Node-RED must be restarted to enable upgraded modules' popup when I refresh the page, even after restarts. There is nothing …

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## [Made incredible progress, but hit a snag... color change on switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/made-incredible-progress-but-hit-a-snag-color-change-on-switch/101354)

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**Author:** [@bigMoose](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bigMoose)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 July 2026 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/made-incredible-progress-but-hit-a-snag-color-change-on-switch/101354 "2026-07-04T16:13:38Z")

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I am an ol' guy, over 70 and took to NodeRed V2.0 about a week ago. I have developed a functional link up of MQTT to Node Red V2.0 to and from influxDB V2.0 Running over 80 data points into multiple (8) multi line grap…

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## [\[NR5.0.1\] Info badge for all comment nodes!?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-0-1-info-badge-for-all-comment-nodes/101402)

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**Author:** [@XueSheng-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/XueSheng-RED)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 July 2026 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-0-1-info-badge-for-all-comment-nodes/101402 "2026-07-04T13:22:59Z")

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Since updating to Node-RED 5.0.1, all comment nodes with a Name set show the info badge. But actually, no additional info was added to the node (which is quite confusing). It's not possible anymore to differentiate comme…

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## [Help with \`delay\` node set to \`rate limit\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-delay-node-set-to-rate-limit/101400)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [4 July 2026 11:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-delay-node-set-to-rate-limit/101400 "2026-07-04T11:44:14Z")

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Ok, so new problem. I have a delay node set to rate limit. Is there a way that if it has messages queued up (queueing up?) and the first one completes, can I send the node a signal to send the next message? As in: not…

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## [Same Trigger - Different Outputs / Different Results](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/same-trigger-different-outputs-different-results/101384)

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**Author:** [@Sgooch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sgooch)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2026 16:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/same-trigger-different-outputs-different-results/101384 "2026-07-03T16:48:25Z")

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I have a trigger that I want to turn on a light (Homeseer Device). If I "trigger" the trigger :slight\_smile: with a timestamp inject results are expected. Light comes on for 15 seconds and then goes off. Note …

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## [Flow renderer dark mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-renderer-dark-mode/101403)

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**Author:** [@mbonani](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mbonani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2026 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-renderer-dark-mode/101403 "2026-07-03T12:23:41Z")

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Currently, the flow renderer doesn't look very good in dark mode. Would it be possible to apply the same style from Node-RED's dark mode to it? Screenshot taken from Help with \`delay\` node set to \`rate limit\` - #8 b…

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## [Issues with Monaco editor? Node-red 5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-monaco-editor-node-red-5/101253)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2026 07:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-monaco-editor-node-red-5/101253 "2026-07-03T07:08:59Z")

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After running the latest install script on a Pi I'm seeing a couple of issues editing function nodes. Error triangle after editing a function node. Open a function node Click the arrow to open Monaco Make a trivial c…

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## [Dashboard 2 tabulator export data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-tabulator-export-data/101397)

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**Author:** [@Desmond-Zeh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Desmond-Zeh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2026 22:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-tabulator-export-data/101397 "2026-07-02T22:03:42Z")

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Hello Team, Anybody familiar with the dashboard 2 tabulator should help me with this little puzzle. I'm having data tabulated on my dashboard 2 with the tabulator node and I'd love to export the content of this table to…

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## [It won't let me login on VRM](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-wont-let-me-login-on-vrm/101399)

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**Author:** [@Huey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Huey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2026 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-wont-let-me-login-on-vrm/101399 "2026-07-02T21:29:49Z")

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I have used the same login every time and now it won't let me login, how can I change this please :folded\_hands:

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## [Monaco editor misbehaviour?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-editor-misbehaviour/101388)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2026 08:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-editor-misbehaviour/101388 "2026-07-02T08:34:20Z")

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I have mentioned this before but now I seem to have pinned down how to reproduce it. Does anyone else see this in Node-red v5? I see it in the initial editor view and in the expanded editor. Double click to edit a fun…

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## [Ui-table 2.0 displays data vertically; F5 to a horizontal display](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-2-0-displays-data-vertically-f5-to-a-horizontal-display/101395)

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**Author:** [@Champasit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Champasit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2026 07:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-2-0-displays-data-vertically-f5-to-a-horizontal-display/101395 "2026-07-02T07:45:02Z")

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Hi i have problem show table when select page1 show table data is vertical. i have to F5 on web page for show data horizontal. picture when select page please advise to me how to show data horizontal. don't F5 Th…

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## [NR5: preview node creates new node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-preview-node-creates-new-node/101389)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 July 2026 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-preview-node-creates-new-node/101389 "2026-07-01T16:13:53Z")

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Hi There, Can we please make the preview "ghost node" clickable: I've found myself clicking on the "ClientCode" outline above the drop list expecting the node to be created .... it isn't :frowning: It's too enticin…

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## [Unconnected junction nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unconnected-junction-nodes/101383)

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**Author:** [@jf64](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jf64)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [1 July 2026 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unconnected-junction-nodes/101383 "2026-07-01T16:10:21Z")

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We've all run into this: a junction node sits right on top of a wire — visually it looks like part of the flow — but it isn't actually connected to it. Finding these cases currently takes a lot of effort, because nothing…

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## [Show node name/id in function editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-node-name-id-in-function-editor/101385)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 July 2026 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-node-name-id-in-function-editor/101385 "2026-07-01T08:26:44Z")

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The config dialog for a function node shows the node name It would be convenient if it also showed the node id, perhaps up at the top And when you open the full size editor, instead of / as well as edit function …

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