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## [Problem after updating Telegram bot](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-after-updating-telegram-bot/49338)

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**Author:** [@pinglix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pinglix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 19:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-after-updating-telegram-bot/49338 "2021-08-05T19:05:31Z")

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Hello, I updated telegram bot to10.0.4 and now I am not able to send pictures anymore with the sender object. Before the update it was working by reading a file from absolute path with filein block in single buffer mod…

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## [Issues with oAuth2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-oauth2/49394)

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**Author:** [@nacartwright](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nacartwright)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 19:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issues-with-oauth2/49394 "2021-08-05T19:02:01Z")

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Environment Container running on Google Cloud Run MongoDB Storage (node-red-mongo-storage-plugin) AdminAuth with passport-google-oauth20 I have two issues and I believe that they're related. \*\* Issue 1 \*\* When I log…

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## [Need help! Get information from payload to put in graphs and files. Excel or Database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-get-information-from-payload-to-put-in-graphs-and-files-excel-or-database/49274)

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**Author:** [@kaykor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kaykor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 18:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-get-information-from-payload-to-put-in-graphs-and-files-excel-or-database/49274 "2021-08-05T18:44:18Z")

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I have been working on this for multiple years off and on. I have had other solutions that worked but nothing that satisficed my actual needs/wants. This project uses WEL Server which provides a service of download Excel…

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## [Arduino port number on RPI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-port-number-on-rpi/49387)

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**Author:** [@mustafa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mustafa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 18:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-port-number-on-rpi/49387 "2021-08-05T18:30:20Z")

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Hi I have connected arduino uno to RPI3 but there is something strange which is the port number that appear on node red arduio node in or out is changed each time after switching power OFF/ON of RPI3 sometimes I find i…

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## [Can't drop node between two other nodes...reproducable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-drop-node-between-two-other-nodes-reproducable/8080)

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**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 18:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-drop-node-between-two-other-nodes-reproducable/8080 "2021-08-05T18:20:05Z")

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macOS 10.13.6 Node-red v0.19.5 node.js v10.15.1 got to settings and turn on Show grid and Snap to grid add an inject and debug node - separate them by a bit (so another node can fit between them) connect the two nod…

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## [Recommendations for air quality metrics](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommendations-for-air-quality-metrics/49156)

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**Author:** [@Matt.L](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Matt.L)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 18:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommendations-for-air-quality-metrics/49156 "2021-08-05T18:00:42Z")

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I want to view and log some air quality data with Node Red. I've struggled a bit with node-red-contrib-openaq (the documentation is lacking both in the examples, and on OpenAQ's site). But I stopped when I noticed the …

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## [The data displayed in the output window is incomplete](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-data-displayed-in-the-output-window-is-incomplete/49364)

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**Author:** [@lei1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lei1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-data-displayed-in-the-output-window-is-incomplete/49364 "2021-08-05T16:24:42Z")

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I read the data from the database and output it through the debug node, but when the data length is too long, the display is incomplete, using the ...

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## [Node-red-contrib-users](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-users/2703)

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**Author:** [@mannirivera72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mannirivera72)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 15:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-users/2703 "2021-08-05T15:11:44Z")

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I tried to used this node as a solution to an issue I've been struggling with for a while. Which is adding user authentication to my http nodes. The problem with this node is that based on the description it should do ex…

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## [Msg.topic = "X" in a if/else function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-topic-x-in-a-if-else-function/49344)

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**Author:** [@finch6](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/finch6)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 12:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-topic-x-in-a-if-else-function/49344 "2021-08-05T12:00:26Z")

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Hi all, I'm having trouble with a flow I'm trying to create - I'm sure there is an easier way of doing this whole flow, if so, please let me know... I have a "collection" of a few pictures that I want to send to a tele…

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## [ADAM-6717 MQTT connecting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adam-6717-mqtt-connecting/49374)

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**Author:** [@hocharlie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hocharlie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adam-6717-mqtt-connecting/49374 "2021-08-05T11:21:16Z")

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Hi All ! I have a problem, I want to use MQTT connect PC and ADAM-6717 . I use MQTT on Node-Red in localhost, it work. but I try to use MQTT in ADAM-6717, it doesn't work. I have set my firewall port 1883 open. ping ADA…

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## [Node-red-omronplc](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-omronplc/49347)

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**Author:** [@Garry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Garry)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 11:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-omronplc/49347 "2021-08-05T11:11:04Z")

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I am using node-red-omronplc to communicate RS485 to an Omron PLC. I'm able to read and write information from the controller using static information in the nodes, but I cannot find a way to set the information from out…

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## [Variables from/to subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variables-from-to-subflow/49368)

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**Author:** [@funhall](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/funhall)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 10:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variables-from-to-subflow/49368 "2021-08-05T10:19:30Z")

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Hi out there. I have a subflow where i get flow. variables from the parent flow. Then I set a variable that I also use in the parent flow. Do I have to use the $parent. in the name there also, or is it ONLY when I get …

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## [Payload message conversion](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-message-conversion/49356)

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**Author:** [@bruinsmm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bruinsmm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 09:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-message-conversion/49356 "2021-08-05T09:41:12Z")

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I have a motion sensor. When there is motion ik got the following message: How can i translate the message to simple payload = "ON" or "OFF".

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## [Summary of the "developing Node-RED stream" and documentation of the code](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/summary-of-the-developing-node-red-stream-and-documentation-of-the-code/49365)

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**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 08:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/summary-of-the-developing-node-red-stream-and-documentation-of-the-code/49365 "2021-08-05T08:42:24Z")

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I started to watch some of the @knolleary "developing Node-READ (sorry for that, my brain started to read the docs already :-D) Node-RED" videos on YouTube and they really help to get an idea of how things are structured…

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## [Subscription Management in opcua-compact-server node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subscription-management-in-opcua-compact-server-node/49366)

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**Author:** [@betaria](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/betaria)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 07:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subscription-management-in-opcua-compact-server-node/49366 "2021-08-05T07:50:56Z")

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We use Kepware OPC UA Client to get data from OPC UA Server in opcua-compact-server node. NodeRed is running in Raspberry Pi. Sometimes the data quality in Kepware is bad after Raspberry Pi restart even though the OPC U…

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## [Installation of Node-Red fails // RPi Desktop (buster)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-of-node-red-fails-rpi-desktop-buster/49263)

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**Author:** [@newman-juergen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/newman-juergen)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 06:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-of-node-red-fails-rpi-desktop-buster/49263 "2021-08-05T06:00:01Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to install node-red on a Raspbian 10 (buster) within a Virtual Box. I used the following instructions for this: Running on Raspberry Pi : Node-RED I get the error message: "Bad ins…

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## [Problem Read Boolean Variable Contrib S7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-read-boolean-variable-contrib-s7/48348)

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**Author:** [@ChrisWeb71](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ChrisWeb71)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2021 02:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-read-boolean-variable-contrib-s7/48348 "2021-08-05T02:24:48Z")

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Hall, I'm having problems with an S7 417-3. I can no longer write any Boolean variables to the controller. If I do the whole thing using an integer variable, it works fine. Has anyone ever had the same problem

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## [Mindconnect Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mindconnect-node/49324)

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**Author:** [@OmidTmr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OmidTmr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 22:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mindconnect-node/49324 "2021-08-04T22:56:50Z")

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Hi all, I'm a beginner in Node-RED. I'm using MindConnect Node and am wondering how I can enable/disable this node and deploy it automatically rather than switching it manually? I need to develop such a program since I'…

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## [Error on launch of NR in browser console - Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'paletteLabel' of undefined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-on-launch-of-nr-in-browser-console-uncaught-typeerror-cannot-read-property-palettelabel-of-undefined/49280)

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**Author:** [@hotNipi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hotNipi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 22:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-on-launch-of-nr-in-browser-console-uncaught-typeerror-cannot-read-property-palettelabel-of-undefined/49280 "2021-08-04T22:25:52Z")

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Haven't seen reported but may be I just cant search ... 3 Aug 22:12:41 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v2.0.5 3 Aug 22:12:41 - \[info\] Node.js version: v14.15.3 3 Aug 22:12:41 - \[info\] Windows\_NT 10.0.19042 x64 LE Browser :…

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## [How to change Dashboard group names via msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-dashboard-group-names-via-msg-payload/6050)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 22:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-dashboard-group-names-via-msg-payload/6050 "2021-08-04T22:25:34Z")

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Sorry folks for another dumb question. I've been away and come back to this task. To simplify some flows, I realised that I am making my life difficult because I am getting sensor data from sensors, but WHAT they are m…

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## [SocketIO connection and receiving the data from Nginx server (running in docker container) in Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socketio-connection-and-receiving-the-data-from-nginx-server-running-in-docker-container-in-node-red/49355)

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**Author:** [@razaaliabid87](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/razaaliabid87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socketio-connection-and-receiving-the-data-from-nginx-server-running-in-docker-container-in-node-red/49355 "2021-08-04T21:29:07Z")

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I am using Nginx on top of the Flask-SocketIO app on the server-side. I want to receive data from that server to my nodes in Node-RED using sockets. I am new at Node-RED so, I want suggestions on what should I use for th…

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## [SSL/TLS with built-in MySQL node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ssl-tls-with-built-in-mysql-node/49343)

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**Author:** [@JDN](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JDN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 20:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ssl-tls-with-built-in-mysql-node/49343 "2021-08-04T20:19:18Z")

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Dear Community, just a short question, has anyone established secure (ssl) communication between node-red and a MySQL instance? I am really struggling to find a solution to establish SSL connection between MySQL (runni…

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## [Reduce log size (syslog)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reduce-log-size-syslog/49099)

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**Author:** [@GiovanniG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GiovanniG)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 21:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reduce-log-size-syslog/49099 "2021-08-04T21:45:21Z")

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Hi, thanks for your kind attention, the TCP node is logging too much in my case, I?ve a device that closes the connection after some times and it attempts to reconnect. I would limit the writes on SD card on Pi3 so I ha…

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## [Using a switch node with JSONata](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-switch-node-with-jsonata/4867)

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**Author:** [@quistuipater](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/quistuipater)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-switch-node-with-jsonata/4867 "2021-08-04T20:59:55Z")

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I'm using a switch and the input is msg.payload from a NetAtmo account. The payload object starts with: { "compact": { "outdoor": { "temperature": 18.4, "humidity": 23, "b…

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## [Seek the expression of 16crc check code](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/seek-the-expression-of-16crc-check-code/49340)

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**Author:** [@SunvidWong](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SunvidWong)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 20:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/seek-the-expression-of-16crc-check-code/49340 "2021-08-04T20:55:08Z")

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Please help: I use the 16crc check code correctly, but the expression cannot be read by my device. My device needs to express the 4-digit check code separately. Is there any way to achieve it? Thank you I need 03 06 …

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## [Is there any functionality to remove menu and tabs?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-any-functionality-to-remove-menu-and-tabs/49335)

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**Author:** [@herickf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/herickf)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 20:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-any-functionality-to-remove-menu-and-tabs/49335 "2021-08-04T20:44:41Z")

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Hello people, I started studying Node-RED recently and creating nodes for an internal solution here at the company and we will need to integrate via iframe, but I would like the user to be able to use only our nodes. Wo…

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## [Help with math calculating power usage with solar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-math-calculating-power-usage-with-solar/49293)

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**Author:** [@pops106](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pops106)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 19:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-math-calculating-power-usage-with-solar/49293 "2021-08-04T19:10:50Z")

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Hello, I have spent days trying to come up with something that works but I am convinced I am making this more difficult than it needs to be. I have objects already for total house power, real house power, and all the ob…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 2.0.3 Released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-2-0-3-released/48816)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 19:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-2-0-3-released/48816 "2021-08-04T19:07:02Z")

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Node-RED 2.0.3 is now available. This sweeps up a number of fixes for the HTTP Request node:

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## [Launching node-red crashing at pallet load](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/launching-node-red-crashing-at-pallet-load/49278)

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**Author:** [@waqaslam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/waqaslam)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 16:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/launching-node-red-crashing-at-pallet-load/49278 "2021-08-04T16:57:58Z")

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I've been using node-red for a couple of years on my home-server. Recently I updated some npm packages and restarted the server and now it's failing to run. The output from journalctl when running the service hints to s…

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## [Monaco editor, missing "Paste" command](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-editor-missing-paste-command/49283)

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**Author:** [@FireWizard52](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FireWizard52)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2021 15:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-editor-missing-paste-command/49283 "2021-08-04T15:04:32Z")

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If you want to Cut/Paste or Copy/Paste in the Monaco editor, you will find that the "Paste" option is missing in the "Right-Mouse-Click" menu. If you use "Google" you will find it has been implemented about a year ago, …

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