# Javascript to Function node. Lost, very lost... :/

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**Created:** [14 October 2023 21:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-to-function-node-lost-very-lost/82036 "2023-10-14T21:15:03Z")\
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Hi @Tamadite,

If you're asking on how to use external modules in `function` nodes, please see my response here:

> [@Using npm module](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-npm-module/81977/2):
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> Welcome to the forums @Greg50100, It may be worth searching for a Node that has already wrapped this in a Node RED Node, search here : [https://flows.nodered.org](https://flows.nodered.org) If not, it may still be possible, but its going to require some setup. Ensure your installation allows to use 3rd party modules in Function nodes. You do this by enabling a setting in settings.js line 455. functionExternalModules: true, [Screenshot 2023-10-12 at 17.55.43] settings.js is usually in your Node Red user directory …

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