Feature Suggestion: Tab (Flow) Grouping in Node-RED

Hi all,

I’d like to suggest a new feature for Node-RED: the ability to group tabs (flows) within the editor. In larger projects, we often end up with dozens of tabs, which becomes hard to navigate and cluttered.

The idea is to allow creation of "tab groups", like folders or collapsible sets. Example groupings:

  • Group 1: Tabs 1 to 4
  • Group 2: Only tabs 2 and 3
  • Group 3 onward: continue standalone or in other groups

These groups could be collapsible or shown as sub-tabs, similar to how many IDEs handle files in large projects.

Expected benefits:

  • Better visual organization
  • Easier modular division (e.g., input, processing, output)
  • Scales well for complex flows
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