# Remote flow deployment using Node-RED flows

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-flow-deployment-using-node-red-flows/86366>\
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**Created:** [12 March 2024 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-flow-deployment-using-node-red-flows/86366 "2024-03-12T09:23:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![gregorius](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/gregorius/32/73816_2.png) [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2024 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-flow-deployment-using-node-red-flows/86366/1 "2024-03-12T09:23:45Z")

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Hi There!

From a recent [job post](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-configurable-node-or-flow-or-headless-node-red/86148) and also from other sources, I've noticed there is an interest for well-defined path for describing and installing Node-RED instances remotely. _Well-defined_ meaning that required flows can be specified, their package dependencies defined and deployment definitions are reproducible, repeatable, clear, modifiable and versioned.

With the help of my [flowhub.org](http://flowhub.org) project, I've now created a [flow](https://flowhub.org/f/7e50047a51586752) that describes the setup of a remote Node-RED instance and allows for the installation of flows onto that instance. More details over on the flow [page](https://flowhub.org/f/7e50047a51586752) and the flow can also be viewed in [crash test dummy Node-RED](https://cdn.flowhub.org/?sb=info&t=0&fhid=7e50047a51586752&tk=#flow/7e50047a51586752).

The core of this flow are the [PackageInstaller](https://github.com/gorenje/node-red-contrib-introspection?tab=readme-ov-file#installpackage) and [SendFlow](https://github.com/gorenje/node-red-contrib-introspection?tab=readme-ov-file#sendflow) nodes. Using those, it is possible to install packages or flows on remote NR instances. This makes it possible for others to do this without using [FlowHub.org](http://FlowHub.org).

HiH, Cheers.