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## [Couchdb error 404 but connected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/couchdb-error-404-but-connected/45129)

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**Author:** [@riker65](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/riker65)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 16:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/couchdb-error-404-but-connected/45129 "2021-05-03T16:46:42Z")

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Hi I try to insert data into cochdb via node cloudiant plus out node. Node says connected to couchdb insert via curl is working. but nodered gives an error: "Failed to insert document: couch returned 404" curl -H '…

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## [Announce: Sample Atlas-Scientifc EZO-RTD over i2c Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-sample-atlas-scientifc-ezo-rtd-over-i2c-flow/45121)

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**Author:** [@SonoraTechnical](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SonoraTechnical)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 15:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-sample-atlas-scientifc-ezo-rtd-over-i2c-flow/45121 "2021-05-03T15:43:23Z")

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Folks, I get a fair number of requests for reading from Atlas-Scientific EZO devices. So I've decided I will start to share sample flows of each of the devices that I have. I'm starting with the RTD, as most users have…

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## [How to search for string and cross-check](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-search-for-string-and-cross-check/45118)

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**Author:** [@AleXSR700](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AleXSR700)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 15:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-search-for-string-and-cross-check/45118 "2021-05-03T15:33:26Z")

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Hello everyone, I am very new to Node Red and with help from the HA forum ( How to automatically retrieve device name from entity\_id? - #7 by AleXSR7001 - Node-RED - Home Assistant Community ), I am trying to solve a pr…

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## [Uibuilder Security.js](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-security-js/44214)

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**Author:** [@amitsinghio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amitsinghio)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 15:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-security-js/44214 "2021-05-03T15:10:14Z")

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Hey Guys, I'm struggling with setting up uibuilder's in-build security mechanism. I'm using a webpack and nginx setup based on the wiki. Everything seems to work fine. When I activate the uibuilder security (in dev mode…

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## [Washing dryer recommendations?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/washing-dryer-recommendations/45012)

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**Author:** [@SeRiusRod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SeRiusRod)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/washing-dryer-recommendations/45012 "2021-05-03T15:09:15Z")

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We're looking for a replacement for our washing dryer. As nowadays there are appliances with wifi connection I would like to be able to control it from node-red to take advantage of the solar panels excess energy. Is an…

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## [InfluxDB connection error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-connection-error/45094)

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**Author:** [@LukasSmolarik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LukasSmolarik)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 15:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-connection-error/45094 "2021-05-03T15:08:26Z")

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Hello I have problem with node influxdb in. I have error: HttpError: 500 Internal Server Error : {"error":"loc 1:12-1:13: invalid statement @1:12-1:13: ,"} I have home assistant with addon Node red. Data to influxdb w…

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## [Docker Port Mapping](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-port-mapping/45079)

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**Author:** [@TheadehAnank](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TheadehAnank)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 13:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-port-mapping/45079 "2021-05-03T13:47:11Z")

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I'm new to docker, and trying to install Nod-Red in docker using port mapping. Any ideas what I am dowing wrong. The following as expected: docker run –restart=unless-stopped -it -p 1880:1880 -v /home/pi/node-red-01:/da…

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## [Custom Dropdown Node - Problems with deleting options](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-dropdown-node-problems-with-deleting-options/45112)

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**Author:** [@jake123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jake123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 13:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-dropdown-node-problems-with-deleting-options/45112 "2021-05-03T13:04:49Z")

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Heelo i have a question. I have a fetch function that that trigers oneditprepare and that gives me dropdown of 3 objects. next to it i have a button which works as "refresh server". Basically on btn click i call the fet…

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## [Gauges and charts are not responding.Debug doesnt show anything](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauges-and-charts-are-not-responding-debug-doesnt-show-anything/45018)

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**Author:** [@Joy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Joy)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauges-and-charts-are-not-responding-debug-doesnt-show-anything/45018 "2021-05-03T11:01:55Z")

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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, i dont know how much things work here but i am pretty happy to be here. i have a bit of problem with node red , am using arduino IDE and Esp 8266 to send dht11 sensor data and a rai…

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## [OPC UA and Arrays](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-and-arrays/44838)

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**Author:** [@ndusak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ndusak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 07:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-and-arrays/44838 "2021-05-03T07:28:19Z")

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Hello, I am trying to send some arrays (Array of String, Array of Int...) to my PLC but I can not figure out the right way. When I try to send an array of String it only sends the first value of the array while the rest…

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## [Which node is used to play mp3 to a network player](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-node-is-used-to-play-mp3-to-a-network-player/45093)

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**Author:** [@tpbillund](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tpbillund)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 07:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-node-is-used-to-play-mp3-to-a-network-player/45093 "2021-05-03T07:27:09Z")

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Hi I am moving my Node-RED from a HomeAssistant (HA) installation, to a stand-alone Node-RED on a Synology. In my HA, it has automatically found my network's speaker (BlueSound) works like Sonos. Thereby I could easil…

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## [Query MySQL and displaying it in a dashboard Chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mysql-and-displaying-it-in-a-dashboard-chart/45086)

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**Author:** [@Jack123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jack123)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 07:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-mysql-and-displaying-it-in-a-dashboard-chart/45086 "2021-05-03T07:03:57Z")

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Hi guys, a new user to node-red here. How do I query MySQL in node-red like e.g. I just want a normal chart for the number of times a certain event triggers and display it in a chart? I have the query ready, but I am no…

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## [Developer in India](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developer-in-india/45084)

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**Author:** [@swapnilturtle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/swapnilturtle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 04:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developer-in-india/45084 "2021-05-03T04:09:46Z")

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Hallo Forum… We are looking for developer in India (preferably in / near Pune, Maharashtra) for our NodeRED based development work for AllenBradley MicroLogix1400 & 1100 based Control System. Please contact us on swapn…

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## [Modifying every element of an array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modifying-every-element-of-an-array/45080)

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**Author:** [@ajaymccollum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaymccollum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 03:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modifying-every-element-of-an-array/45080 "2021-05-03T03:12:11Z")

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I know I keep asking javascript questions here, but every step you guys help me overcome reveals another problem to fix. I promise I gave it my all on this one, but I can't seem to find a way out. I'd like to modify eve…

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## [Uibuilder and streaming data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-and-streaming-data/45045)

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**Author:** [@tve](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tve)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 00:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-and-streaming-data/45045 "2021-05-03T00:14:24Z")

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As I'm integrating uPlot into my uibuilder+vue+vuetify dashboard I'm wondering about how to send and cache the data. The basic way I'm sending data is to use messages that have a topic and a payload and then I have a nr …

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## [Hosting on Azure Web Apps for containers](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosting-on-azure-web-apps-for-containers/18336)

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**Author:** [@Ncedia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ncedia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 20:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hosting-on-azure-web-apps-for-containers/18336 "2021-05-02T20:35:27Z")

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I’m trying to setup the node red docker image in Azure Web Apps for containers but I can't get the /data directory mounted to the /home directory for data persistence. I have tried to use the modified image from https:/…

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## [Send mqtt message to telegram](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-mqtt-message-to-telegram/45067)

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**Author:** [@Steinspiel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steinspiel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-mqtt-message-to-telegram/45067 "2021-05-02T20:11:59Z")

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Hello, An "mqtt In Node" receives different messages from an MQTT topic. example: {"topic":"test/topic\_1","payload":"test message 1","qos":0,"retain":false,"\_msgid":"90dd8faa.79f8e"} {"topic":"test/topic\_1","payload"…

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## [Change loglevel settings in contrib-smartmeter node possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-loglevel-settings-in-contrib-smartmeter-node-possible/45028)

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**Author:** [@JE3001](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JE3001)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 17:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-loglevel-settings-in-contrib-smartmeter-node-possible/45028 "2021-05-02T17:29:32Z")

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Does anybody know if it is possible to change the loglevel of the contrib-smartmeter node so that the debugging information will put out more details? When using the node, I receive the error massage "smartmeter-obis er…

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## [Signal Texting Service - Getting Started](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/signal-texting-service-getting-started/42535)

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**Author:** [@pinode](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pinode)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 15:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/signal-texting-service-getting-started/42535 "2021-05-02T15:06:19Z")

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Hi, I'm having problems with getting past the registration step of using the Signal nodes. I've registered a Signal account with my Smartphone and that works fine, in that I can text with other users. My problem is gett…

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## [Countdown 2 issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/countdown-2-issues/45056)

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**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 14:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/countdown-2-issues/45056 "2021-05-02T14:41:50Z")

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Hi, I'm using node-red-contrib-countdown-2 to setup a timer. I have two issues. First, I am giving myself the remaining seconds on the second output of the node. When the timer runs out, it gives me 1 as remaining time…

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## [Netatmo smoke detector](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/netatmo-smoke-detector/44116)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 14:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/netatmo-smoke-detector/44116 "2021-05-02T14:16:27Z")

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Is there anyone aware of a node able to integrate the Netatmo Smoke Alarm/Detector?

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## [Error executing ffmpeg from exec node : ffmpeg: command not found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-executing-ffmpeg-from-exec-node-ffmpeg-command-not-found/45052)

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**Author:** [@vks007](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vks007)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-executing-ffmpeg-from-exec-node-ffmpeg-command-not-found/45052 "2021-05-02T12:08:31Z")

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Hi, My aim here is to capture a video using ffmpeg command from a rtsp camera. I am having trouble executing the ffmpeg command via the exec node in node-red. Command I am trying to run is: ffmpeg -i rtsp://my\_usernam…

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## [Read coordinates from json string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-coordinates-from-json-string/45037)

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**Author:** [@Bene](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bene)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 10:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-coordinates-from-json-string/45037 "2021-05-02T10:25:15Z")

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Hey there, i startet to use Node-RED and have a little probel. I recieve a json String via MQTT. The thring includes coordinates like: { "1": { "x": 5.4, "y": 12.5 }, "2": { "x": 20.0, "y": 1.2 …

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## [Dropdown node wont refresh text output .It will only do it after URL refresh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-node-wont-refresh-text-output-it-will-only-do-it-after-url-refresh/44951)

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**Author:** [@diaz\_1988](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/diaz_1988)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 09:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dropdown-node-wont-refresh-text-output-it-will-only-do-it-after-url-refresh/44951 "2021-05-02T09:07:36Z")

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Hey to all. I need someones help over here. I m dealing with a really strange situation. So after booting node-red i use a 3 second delay in order to pass a msg from a persist node to the dropdown node. The problem is…

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## [Node red to influxdb help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-influxdb-help/45038)

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**Author:** [@biros](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/biros)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 08:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-influxdb-help/45038 "2021-05-02T08:48:49Z")

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Hello, I installed influxdb and can communicate with it from node-red and cli. If i use insert from cli the values are inserted in column with a single title and the values below it. (this is the way i'd prefer). If i…

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## [Core uncaught exception stopping node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/core-uncaught-exception-stopping-node-red/45013)

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**Author:** [@bsense](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bsense)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 08:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/core-uncaught-exception-stopping-node-red/45013 "2021-05-02T08:29:46Z")

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I am using node-red with 4G modem. On a timely fashion (each day at 08:56 and 09:12) i get two consecutive events that might be related to ip lease renewal or similar by the network carrier. Anyway, i get an uncaught ex…

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## [Node-Red - V1.2.9 Post to New Topic Keep same payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v1-2-9-post-to-new-topic-keep-same-payload/44955)

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**Author:** [@squashphil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/squashphil)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 08:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-v1-2-9-post-to-new-topic-keep-same-payload/44955 "2021-05-02T08:12:01Z")

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Hi I receive a mqtt message from a tasmota zigbee device, the payload is fine but the format of the topic is restrictive and i need to change it. I would like to on receipt of an original message, post with a New topic (…

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## [Uibuilder and uplot-vue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-and-uplot-vue/45039)

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**Author:** [@tve](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tve)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 May 2021 01:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-and-uplot-vue/45039 "2021-05-02T01:48:01Z")

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I'd like to use the uplot-vue npm module with uibuilder but I can't figure out how to load the uplot-vue.js file build-less from the installed npm module. I get stuck in packaging format hell, it seems. Can some kind sou…

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## [Node-RED upgrade and uibuilder update: flows stopped due to missing node types](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-upgrade-and-uibuilder-update-flows-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types/45029)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 May 2021 20:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-upgrade-and-uibuilder-update-flows-stopped-due-to-missing-node-types/45029 "2021-05-01T20:30:38Z")

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I have just upgraded Node-RED to latest version and updated various packages in the palette including uibuilder, but it's giving this error, any ideas? flows stopped due to missing node types uibuilder (I can post err…

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## [How to run Node-RED on Windows 10 WSL (Linux Subsystem)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-node-red-on-windows-10-wsl-linux-subsystem/45032)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [1 May 2021 20:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-node-red-on-windows-10-wsl-linux-subsystem/45032 "2021-05-01T20:20:52Z")

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Windows 10 has a feature that allows you to run Linux in a lightweight virtual container. WSL allows easy access to and from Windows/Linux filing systems. It runs a special version of the Linux kernel to achieve tight …

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