# OpenKiosk as an HMI client

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openkiosk-as-an-hmi-client/54938>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [9 December 2021 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openkiosk-as-an-hmi-client/54938 "2021-12-09T15:19:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![mdkrieg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/mdkrieg/32/39091_2.png) [@mdkrieg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mdkrieg)\
**Post date:** [9 December 2021 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openkiosk-as-an-hmi-client/54938/1 "2021-12-09T15:19:43Z")

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Just sharing this as I see this software has not been mentioned yet on the forums.

[https://openkiosk.mozdevgroup.com/](https://openkiosk.mozdevgroup.com/)

> Description
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> OpenKiosk is a cross platform kiosk web browser based on Mozilla Firefox that can be easily installed and used to secure a computer for use as a public terminal. This is a complete solution for any kiosk installation. This software is released under the [MPL](http://www.mozilla.org/MPL/MPL-1.1.html) "as is" with no warranty or support.
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> OpenKiosk is currently deployed in schools, universities, libraries, hospitals, airports, hotels, governments, and businesses across the globe.

I've got an HTML interface for controlling a machine and need it to be the only thing available on that device. Originally I was looking at packaging with electron / electron-forge ([https://www.electronforge.io/](https://www.electronforge.io/)) but then I realized it would just be easier to use a browser that already has the user-sandboxing built in. Sure enough, a search for "free kiosk software" returned lots of options and this one is working very well for me. Just don't get locked out of the admin interface! ----hint with that: don't de-whitelist the [openkiosk.mozdevgroup.com](http://openkiosk.mozdevgroup.com) entry as it has the FAQ and some controls that can get it back, also, console is Shift-F12

Thoughts? Comments? Anyone done something similar?

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**Author:** ![smanjunath211](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/smanjunath211/32/95742_2.png) [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Post date:** [9 December 2021 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openkiosk-as-an-hmi-client/54938/2 "2021-12-09T16:10:20Z")

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I am using Microsoft edge browser in a windows machine with kiosk setup. working fine so far. need to check the link you have sent

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [7 February 2022 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openkiosk-as-an-hmi-client/54938/3 "2022-02-07T16:10:47Z")

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