# \[ANNOUNCE\] Node-RED-Desktop v5.0.0 (Node-RED 5.0.0) Released
**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-desktop-v5-0-0-node-red-5-0-0-released/101292
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**Created:** [16 June 2026 23:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-desktop-v5-0-0-node-red-5-0-0-released/101292 "2026-06-16T23:44:02Z")
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### Author:  [@sakazuki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sakazuki)
#### Post date: [16 June 2026 23:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-desktop-v5-0-0-node-red-5-0-0-released/101292/1 "2026-06-16T23:44:02Z")
Hi all,
I'm happy to announce the release of **Node-RED-Desktop v5.0.0** , now bundling **Node-RED 5.0.0**!
> **[Release 5.0.0-nr5.0.0 ยท sakazuki/node-red-desktop](https://github.com/sakazuki/node-red-desktop/releases/tag/v5.0.0-nr5.0.0)**
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> Node-RED Desktop. Contribute to sakazuki/node-red-desktop development by creating an account on GitHub.
**What's changed in v5.0.0:**
- Updated: Node-RED 4.1.8 โ 5.0.0
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I also want to give a shoutout to **@vitormnm** , who released a new version of their [Node-RED Desktop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/launch-of-the-new-version-of-node-red-desktop-with-node-red-5/101284) with Node-RED 5 just yesterday. It's great to see multiple people sharing the same vision of making Node-RED more accessible as a desktop application. Both projects take slightly different approaches โ theirs focuses on portability, multiple instances, and running as a Windows service, which are really compelling features.
My implementation has a slightly different focus: **flow file management** (your flows and credentials are managed and preserved through the app) and built-in **ngrok integration** for quick tunneling without leaving the desktop environment. I hope both projects can complement each other and serve different needs in the community.
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Downloads are available for **Windows** and **macOS (Apple Silicon)**: ๐ [Release 5.0.0-nr5.0.0 ยท sakazuki/node-red-desktop ยท GitHub](https://github.com/sakazuki/node-red-desktop/releases/tag/v5.0.0-nr5.0.0)
As always, feedback and contributions are very welcome!
Regards, sakazuki
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### Author:  [@vitormnm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vitormnm)
#### Post date: [17 June 2026 00:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-desktop-v5-0-0-node-red-5-0-0-released/101292/2 "2026-06-17T00:21:25Z")
Thanks for the mention, and thank you for your project! I drew inspiration from several aspects of it. The more accessible Node-RED becomes, the better ๐