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## [Send "text" from node red to home assistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-text-from-node-red-to-home-assistant/101325)

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**Author:** [@ebnerjoh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ebnerjoh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2026 08:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-text-from-node-red-to-home-assistant/101325 "2026-06-20T08:16:59Z")

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Hello, I have a msg.payload with the following content as a string: "13h 58min" I want to display this value in my home assistant. Somehow I am not able to figure out how to do this. I thought I can to this with a He…

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## [Language in the code editor context menu is incorrect (NR5)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/language-in-the-code-editor-context-menu-is-incorrect-nr5/101324)

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**Author:** [@duycop](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duycop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2026 07:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/language-in-the-code-editor-context-menu-is-incorrect-nr5/101324 "2026-06-20T07:51:33Z")

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I am using Node-RED 5.0 and noticed that the right-click context menu inside the function node is in French, while everything else is in English. I think this is a bug. My guess is that the editor (like Monaco or Ace Ed…

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## [Node-RED v5 panels UX](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v5-panels-ux/101318)

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**Author:** [@MicZ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MicZ)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 18:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v5-panels-ux/101318 "2026-06-19T18:19:52Z")

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Long time user of Node-RED, but somehow this is my first post here. I really appreciate NR and it's developers and I hope you don't mind some constructive criticism :grinning\_face: Yesterday I upgraded to v5 and other t…

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## [@topcs/node-red-contrib-postgres COPY mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/topcs-node-red-contrib-postgres-copy-mode/101322)

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**Author:** [@mcamire](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mcamire)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 14:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/topcs-node-red-contrib-postgres-copy-mode/101322 "2026-06-19T14:27:11Z")

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Hi, I have been trying to use the PostgresNode to query a timescaleDB database with a COPY statement. I am using the PostgresNode from @topcs/node-red-contrib-postgres module since it's the only module I could find that …

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## [V5 sidebar switching from one section to another](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/v5-sidebar-switching-from-one-section-to-another/101320)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 13:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/v5-sidebar-switching-from-one-section-to-another/101320 "2026-06-19T13:23:11Z")

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A tiny niggle: You have eg debug sidebar showing and you want to switch to configuration data. Click to hide debug. The sidebar collapses since it now has no content. Click to show config data. Sidebar comes back but …

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## [Escape key closes notification?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/escape-key-closes-notification/101315)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/escape-key-closes-notification/101315 "2026-06-19T11:01:55Z")

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Hi There, I just noticed that I can't close this notification using the escape key. What I can do is use tab and enter to select a button (blue highlight). It would be nice if the escape key was bound to the cancel butt…

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## [Ok, back to my other question - structures and how they are shown](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ok-back-to-my-other-question-structures-and-how-they-are-shown/101316)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 09:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ok-back-to-my-other-question-structures-and-how-they-are-shown/101316 "2026-06-19T09:40:52Z")

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WRT this thread: I got confused trying to make a payload and did it the wrong way. Mia culpa. So I was thinking about HOW I was thinking wrongly. Here's why I was making that mistake. Example flow: inject - functi…

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## [Nodered 5.0 Editor fails open Function Tab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-5-0-editor-fails-open-function-tab/101248)

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**Author:** [@Hubertus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hubertus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-5-0-editor-fails-open-function-tab/101248 "2026-06-19T08:22:45Z")

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Hello. when I reload Node-RED in the browser, I can edit a function node. If I close the node and want to edit it again—or any other function node—the editor doesn't appear. Only after reloading Node-RED in the …

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## [UIbuilder markweb - minor issue with url paths](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-markweb-minor-issue-with-url-paths/101305)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 07:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-markweb-minor-issue-with-url-paths/101305 "2026-06-19T07:53:30Z")

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Using markweb on uibuilder, I have the node-red folder /home/me/nodered In there I have the markweb root markweb and under that a folder \_assets containing images. The markweb demo site suggests that to show an image on…

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## ["Errors" - what am I supposed to see in the \`debug\` window?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/errors-what-am-i-supposed-to-see-in-the-debug-window/101312)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 June 2026 03:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/errors-what-am-i-supposed-to-see-in-the-debug-window/101312 "2026-06-19T03:00:55Z")

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I am really suffering just now. Ok, I am writing code in a function node. NOT a subflow. I am sending it a message and am getting an error but it is vague. I seem to remember that I got more than just TypeError: Can…

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## [A reminder about the turning off of npm install scripts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-reminder-about-the-turning-off-of-npm-install-scripts/101308)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2026 18:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-reminder-about-the-turning-off-of-npm-install-scripts/101308 "2026-06-18T18:15:15Z")

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preinstall, install, and postinstall scripts will no longer run by default in the next major release of npm. We should be preparing for this now. The change is to prevent some really serious security issues that are bein…

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## [Whin: anyone got it working?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/whin-anyone-got-it-working/101183)

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**Author:** [@usernamepasswordBS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usernamepasswordBS)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2026 17:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/whin-anyone-got-it-working/101183 "2026-06-18T17:04:14Z")

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I am having trouble getting this Whin node to work and I think it's because the Rapidapi screen shown in the instructions is not the same as what appears in the real world. There is nowhere to put the 5 digit code. Just …

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## [Allen Bradley Powerflex 525 VFD control over ethernet IP with node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allen-bradley-powerflex-525-vfd-control-over-ethernet-ip-with-node-red/101307)

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**Author:** [@rmsxl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rmsxl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2026 13:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allen-bradley-powerflex-525-vfd-control-over-ethernet-ip-with-node-red/101307 "2026-06-18T13:35:55Z")

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I would like to control the Allen Bradley Powerflex 525 series of drives using ethernet-ip from node-red. So essentially, remove the need for an AB PLC which is what is usually used in cases like this. I know Modbus RTU …

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## [Http endpoint and non utf-8 response](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-endpoint-and-non-utf-8-response/101296)

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**Author:** [@JoW](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JoW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 12:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-endpoint-and-non-utf-8-response/101296 "2026-06-17T12:47:15Z")

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How can this be done? If at all... I converted msg.payload to latin1 with buffer.toString , set msg.headers before the httpresponse with msg.headers=\[{'content-type':'text/xml; charset=iso-8859-1'}\]; The client still …

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## [Connecting Raspberry Pi DSI Display for Node-RED Dashboard / Local HMI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-raspberry-pi-dsi-display-for-node-red-dashboard-local-hmi/101294)

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**Author:** [@Laakso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Laakso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 12:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-raspberry-pi-dsi-display-for-node-red-dashboard-local-hmi/101294 "2026-06-17T12:38:28Z")

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Hi everyone, Many of us run Node-RED on a Raspberry Pi for IoT projects, home automation, or industrial monitoring. While the web-based Dashboard is great, having a dedicated local touchscreen can make the system much m…

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## [UIBuilder backup and git](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-backup-and-git/101289)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-backup-and-git/101289 "2026-06-17T12:23:05Z")

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I use git with my node red instances for history and backup. For non-uibuilder instances I commit everything to git except node\_modules, context, .config.users.json and .backup files generated by node-red. If I have to …

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## [Launch of the new version of Node-RED Desktop with Node-RED 5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/launch-of-the-new-version-of-node-red-desktop-with-node-red-5/101284)

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**Author:** [@vitormnm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vitormnm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 10:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/launch-of-the-new-version-of-node-red-desktop-with-node-red-5/101284 "2026-06-17T10:32:23Z")

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I just updated my Node-RED Desktop application to Node-RED version 5. If you primarily use Node-RED on Windows, it's worth checking out; you can run Node-RED in a completely portable way.

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## [Message tracing in NR5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/message-tracing-in-nr5/101278)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 08:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/message-tracing-in-nr5/101278 "2026-06-17T08:54:40Z")

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Hi There, So returning to one of my favourite topics - message tracing and it's usage in NR. The split pane feature of NR5 has actually made this a lot simpler and nicer: Having fixed my introspection package for NR…

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] Node-RED-Desktop v5.0.0 (Node-RED 5.0.0) Released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-desktop-v5-0-0-node-red-5-0-0-released/101292)

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**Author:** [@sakazuki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sakazuki)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 00:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-desktop-v5-0-0-node-red-5-0-0-released/101292 "2026-06-17T00:21:25Z")

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Hi all, I'm happy to announce the release of Node-RED-Desktop v5.0.0, now bundling Node-RED 5.0.0! What's changed in v5.0.0: Updated: Node-RED 4.1.8 → 5.0.0 I also want to give a shoutout to @vitormnm, who releas…

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## [🤷 Node-RED v5 now supports ESM nodes! MAYBE? Maybe not](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v5-now-supports-esm-nodes-maybe-maybe-not/101259)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 19:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v5-now-supports-esm-nodes-maybe-maybe-not/101259 "2026-06-16T19:06:55Z")

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Just in case you missed this. The following PR was incorporated in v5. A big step forward for the future of Node-RED. :smiley: I've already migrated everything I could in UIBUILDER to ESM but now I can start migratin…

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## [How to Process16bit to bool Binary Alarms with Buffer-Parser Right](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-process16bit-to-bool-binary-alarms-with-buffer-parser-right/101285)

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**Author:** [@nikos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nikos)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 16:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-process16bit-to-bool-binary-alarms-with-buffer-parser-right/101285 "2026-06-16T16:54:27Z")

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Hi all, @Steve-Mcl thank you for your amazing work on the buffer-parser. I have a feeling that I got something wrong, but if you could please assist me, that would be greatly appreciated! I'm processing some binary Mod…

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## [RE: difference between sidebar, plugins and nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-difference-between-sidebar-plugins-and-nodes/101274)

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**Author:** [@GogoVega](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GogoVega)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 15:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/re-difference-between-sidebar-plugins-and-nodes/101274 "2026-06-16T15:13:12Z")

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Yes. The Palette Manager only displays the two types of modules that can be installed via NR. It's either a node, a plugin, or both. The sidebar can be registered by either a node or a plugin. It's not possible any ot…

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## [How to get boolean from JSON node to LED node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-boolean-from-json-node-to-led-node/101280)

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**Author:** [@beefy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/beefy)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 10:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-boolean-from-json-node-to-led-node/101280 "2026-06-16T10:13:12Z")

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Just started learning Node Red and I'm having great difficulty trying to turn an LED on/off based on a value in a JSON block. I put the following in an INJECT node: {"voltage": 30,"heateron":true} The INJECT node conn…

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## [Stumped on Postgresql Table with UI table or ui-tabulator](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stumped-on-postgresql-table-with-ui-table-or-ui-tabulator/101262)

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**Author:** [@FarmingGeeks](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FarmingGeeks)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 00:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stumped-on-postgresql-table-with-ui-table-or-ui-tabulator/101262 "2026-06-16T00:11:48Z")

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I am new to node red.. Completely. I have been working on a project and I've got everything working in the dashboards the way I want it at this time. Except for a page that allows me to edit database tables. I really wa…

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## [Customise DB2 Widgets](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customise-db2-widgets/101203)

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**Author:** [@quike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/quike)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2026 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customise-db2-widgets/101203 "2026-06-14T17:48:14Z")

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Hello All, I have Node-RED running on an Raspberry Pi and I decided to take the plunge to move dashboard from Ver 1 to Ver 2. Instance has only two flows with a few pages in dashboard which use switches, text, drop-down…

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## [Uibuilder markweb too dark](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-markweb-too-dark/101168)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2026 17:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-markweb-too-dark/101168 "2026-06-14T17:21:37Z")

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I haven't used uibuilder significantly, but the markweb feature appeals to me. As suggested in the markweb node help text I configured it to show the demo pages and the result is: I am not running any unusual theme …

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## [Node resources ESM loading issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-resources-esm-loading-issues/101282)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2026 15:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-resources-esm-loading-issues/101282 "2026-06-14T15:14:09Z")

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Hi, I noticed this with Node-RED v4 and it persists with v5. I had hoped that the issue would be resolved with the newer release. If loading the node's Editor script as a resource using ESM, not everything works as expe…

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## [this.updateWires() is not a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/this-updatewires-is-not-a-function/58106)

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**Author:** [@wz2b](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wz2b)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2026 14:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/this-updatewires-is-not-a-function/58106 "2026-06-14T14:30:59Z")

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Hi, I understand that typescript support in node red is a bit sketchy, but in some tests I have gotten it to work really well. I find it really clean, and it lets me test and use these classes in other places. My ulti…

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## [Sidebar tab ordering disappeared in NR5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sidebar-tab-ordering-disappeared-in-nr5/101281)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2026 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sidebar-tab-ordering-disappeared-in-nr5/101281 "2026-06-14T13:33:57Z")

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Hi There, Just noticed that ordering the sidebar tabs in NR5 isn't possible as it was in NR4: The alternative in NR5 would be a kind of Tower of Hanoi by removing all tabs from one side and then adding them in revers…

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## [NR5: Docu Popover should include node label](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-docu-popover-should-include-node-label/101277)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2026 15:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-docu-popover-should-include-node-label/101277 "2026-06-13T15:01:47Z")

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Hi There, If the docu icon is clickable in completely zoomed out level (which is good and should be kept) then it becomes difficult to see what the name of the node is, for example this debug node: So I would sugges…

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